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Tancy Sorensen

Andrews

Summary

Proven track record of successfully managing multiple freelance assignments concurrently, meeting deadlines and client satisfaction. Possessing excellent communication skills while interacting effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel at all levels.

Compassionate Substitute Teacher. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Contractor

DoorDash
08.2024 - Current
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Personal Shopper for busy individuals.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.

Substitute Teacher / Kitchen Aide

Dietrich Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Substituted in a variety of classrooms and the kitchen. Sometimes I would have to float between the classroom and the kitchen when they were short on staff.

Student Work Study

College Of Southern Idaho
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
  • Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
  • Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
  • Utilized professor office hours to clarify topics needing elaboration.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.

Photographer

JCPenney Portrait Studio
09.2013 - 02.2014
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
  • Generated cost-effective solutions for client's photography needs.
  • Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.

Therapeutic Foster Parent

Path
01.2006 - 06.2013
  • Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
  • Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
  • Taught older children about money, driving and other important life skills.
  • Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
  • Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
  • Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.

Daycare Owner/Operator

Self-employed
07.2009 - 07.2011
  • Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
  • Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
  • Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
  • Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
  • Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.

Education

Associate of Arts - Agriculture

College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
05-2017

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
05-2012

Vocational Degree-Cosmetology - Cosmetolgy

Mr. Juan's College of Hair Design
Twin Falls, ID
06-2003

No Degree - Veterinary Technology And Equine Studies

College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
05-2001

High School Diploma -

Jerome High School
Jerome, ID
05-1999

Skills

  • Schedule management
  • Material and equipment procurement
  • Customer engagement
  • Activity management
  • Literacy strategies
  • Relationship building and management
  • Adaptable
  • Activity planning
  • Assessment administration
  • Classroom organization
  • Student tutoring
  • Reporting and documenting

Timeline

Independent Contractor

DoorDash
08.2024 - Current

Substitute Teacher / Kitchen Aide

Dietrich Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024

Student Work Study

College Of Southern Idaho
08.2015 - 05.2017

Photographer

JCPenney Portrait Studio
09.2013 - 02.2014

Daycare Owner/Operator

Self-employed
07.2009 - 07.2011

Therapeutic Foster Parent

Path
01.2006 - 06.2013

Associate of Arts - Agriculture

College of Southern Idaho

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

College of Southern Idaho

Vocational Degree-Cosmetology - Cosmetolgy

Mr. Juan's College of Hair Design

No Degree - Veterinary Technology And Equine Studies

College of Southern Idaho

High School Diploma -

Jerome High School