Sawyer Chandler
Austin
Summary
Passionate about the health and safety of children in my community, I am an advocate for both mental health and social justice. Experienced with child development and creating supportive environments for children. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to connect with children and parents. Knowledge of designing engaging activities and managing daily routines to support children's learning and well-being. Outgoing and creative with problem solving while following important safety guidelines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychology Internship
Eastside Early College High School
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the development and implementation of lesson plans.
- Provided guidance to students on classroom assignments and activities.
- Created online learning modules to supplement classroom instruction.
- Assisted faculty members in developing and delivering lectures, seminars, and presentations on psychology topics.
- Researched relevant psychological literature to support teaching objectives.
- Assisted students with individualized learning plans to help them understand difficult topics in biology.
Therapeutic Childcare Specialist
Helping Hand Home for Children
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Providing care for children who are victims of abuse, neglect, and witnesses to domestic violence.
- Working to help clients develop coping skills and manage emotions behavioral responses while making sure to create felt safety.
- Establishing honest and respectful relationships to increase a sense of felt safety and normalcy.
- Implemented positive discipline techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices within the child care industry.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing a nurturing and supportive environment.
- Administered first aid when necessary, prioritizing safety at all times throughout daily routines.
- Boosted language development through engaging storytelling sessions and interactive games.
- Developed age-appropriate activities that promoted cognitive, social, and emotional growth in children.
- Maintained a strong understanding of child development milestones, enabling targeted support for each child''s unique learning needs.
Dog Care Team
Austin Pets Alive!
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided care for animals by feeding, cleaning cages, walking dogs, and providing companionship.
- Maintained records of each walk including time, distance, duration, notes about the dog's behavior.
- Provided basic obedience training for new arrivals and worked with them on commands such as sit, stay, heel, come.
- Assisted in the intake process for new animals, including entering data into a computer system and completing paperwork.
- Participated in adoption events by helping potential adopters select an animal and answering questions about pet care while making sure the animal and family are fit for each other.
- Observed behavioral changes in animals to keep their health up to date while keeping them as happy and calm as possible in the shelter.
- Worked with dogs that require wheelchairs, have neurological and physical impairments, and both deaf and blind dogs.
Organic Farm Hand
Telderer's Rainbow's End Ranch
10.2020 - 12.2020
- I lived on the farm and worked as a farm hand in exchange for housing and food
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures
- Protected herds from predators, used trained dogs
- Inspected, maintained and repaired equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards and fences
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies
- Moved equipment, poultry and livestock from one location to another, manually and using trucks and carts
- Harvested fruits and vegetables by hand.
- Assisted in maintaining store appearance by stocking shelves, organizing displays, and ensuring cleanliness of the shop floor.
Front of House and Food Prep
Skull & Cakebones Craft Bakery
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Greeted and informed customers of products, fostering positive store experiences
- Delivered customer checks and securely processed credit card or cash payments
- Optimized front-of-house operations by managing capacity, avoiding long wait times for guests
- Cleaned spills and stains and washed dishes and cutlery
- Transported food orders from kitchen to proper tables
- Prepared variety of foods, such as (vegan) meats, vegetables and desserts according to customers' orders, supervisors' instructions and approved procedures.
- I also work with Skull & Cakebones every year for the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
- Assisted with setting up tents, tables, chairs, and other equipment before the start of the event.
- Managed lines for food vendors and helped keep them orderly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - PSYCHOLOGY
St. Edwards University
05.2024
High School Diploma -
St. Andrews
05.2020
Skills
- Animal Care and Behavior
- Child and infant CPR certified
- Activity planning
- Group leadership
- Observation and assessment
- Safety awareness
- Behavior management techniques
- Emotional development
- Child development knowledge
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Problem-solving
Languages
German
Limited
Spanish
Elementary
Affiliations
- Beekeeping
- Painting
- Musical Instruments: Flute, Guitar, Singing
- Fostering shelter animals
Accomplishments
- I worked with the Human Society to help pass a bill to ban the transportation of shark fins in the state of Texas, H.B 1579 (Lucio, D-District 38)
Education and Training
other,true
Clubs
Varsity Volleyball Team
Sustainability Club
Jazz Band
Gardening Club
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Trauma Informed Care Certification
- SOAR Certificate
Timeline
Therapeutic Childcare Specialist
Helping Hand Home for Children
04.2024 - 08.2024
Psychology Internship
Eastside Early College High School
01.2024 - Current
Dog Care Team
Austin Pets Alive!
04.2023 - 12.2023
Organic Farm Hand
Telderer's Rainbow's End Ranch
10.2020 - 12.2020
Front of House and Food Prep
Skull & Cakebones Craft Bakery
05.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
St. Andrews
Bachelor of Arts - PSYCHOLOGY
St. Edwards University
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