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Dara Sutton

Burbank

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Recognized for fostering positive reinforcement strategies and supporting special needs students, I effectively enhanced learning environments and facilitated professional development, driving significant improvements in student outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Burbank Unified School District
11.2024 - Current
  • Follow classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Manage classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.

Independent Optavia Health Coach

Optavia
09.2021 - Current
  • Share my health journey and offer hope to those looking for help with their own health.
  • Assess Clients' current diet and lifestyle habits to identify areas for improvement.
  • Conduct weekly one-on-one sessions with clients to review progress against established goals.
  • Provide training for coaching partners, share advice, experience, and expertise.


Education Coordinator

Warner Bros. Studios Children's Center (Bright Horizons)
06.2010 - 07.2021
  • Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
  • Maintained confidentiality of records and information concerning staff members, children, and families, as well as high-profile clients and Bright Horizons operations.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting staff members.
  • Performed classroom and teacher evaluations and completed observation reports.
  • Facilitated professional development sessions for teachers focusing on new instructional strategies or technologies.
  • Met with parents and classroom teachers to discuss student progress and behavioral or learning issues.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Warner Bros. Studios Children's Center (Bright Horizons)
11.2002 - 06.2010
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child's progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
  • Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Kansas State University
Manhattan
12-1999

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Multi-subject instruction
  • Special needs support

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Burbank Unified School District
11.2024 - Current

Independent Optavia Health Coach

Optavia
09.2021 - Current

Education Coordinator

Warner Bros. Studios Children's Center (Bright Horizons)
06.2010 - 07.2021

Lead Preschool Teacher

Warner Bros. Studios Children's Center (Bright Horizons)
11.2002 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Kansas State University

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