Sara Stevenson
Grand Forks
Summary
Dynamic leader and educator with a proven track record, excelling in classroom management and curriculum implementation. Leveraged team leadership and inclusive teaching to foster a supportive learning environment, significantly enhancing student engagement and achievement. Expert in behavioral support and operations management, adept at driving excellence in educational settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant (Casual)
SD51
04.2023 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Manager
Little Lakers Learning Centre
10.2021 - Current
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to track student progress, attendance, health information, and other pertinent data efficiently.
- Oversaw compliance with state licensing regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of requirements and addressing any areas needing improvement promptly.
- Evaluated curriculum regularly to ensure alignment with current educational standards and best practices in early childhood education.
- Championed inclusive practices within the childcare center, ensuring that all children and families felt welcomed and supported regardless of cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Implemented safety procedures and protocols to maintain a secure environment for both children and staff members.
- Increased enrollment numbers by executing effective marketing strategies targeting local families seeking quality childcare options.
Supervisor/Lead Childcare Teacher
Sunshine Valley Little People's Centre
01.2000 - 01.2020
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Supported student growth in developing self-help skills to promote independence and selfconfidence.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities by using songs, visual cues, and verbal reminders to keep children engaged while minimizing disruptions.
- Supported diverse learning needs by differentiating instruction for each child based on their individual strengths and challenges.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that integrated play-based learning opportunities for cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and creative development.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Boosted children''s literacy and numeracy skills through engaging hands-on activities and materials.
Education
Educational Assistant/Behavioral Interventionist
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB08-2022
Early Childhood Education
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, Alberta09-2004
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism spectrum support
- Behavioral support
- Student assessment
- Inclusive teaching
- Curriculum implementation
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom management
- Motivational techniques
- Family communication
- Childcare needs
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Behavior modeling
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff management
- Documentation and reporting
- Operations management
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Educational Assistant (Casual)
SD51
04.2023 - Current
Manager
Little Lakers Learning Centre
10.2021 - Current
Supervisor/Lead Childcare Teacher
Sunshine Valley Little People's Centre
01.2000 - 01.2020
Educational Assistant/Behavioral Interventionist
Lethbridge College
Early Childhood Education
Lethbridge College
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