Sarah Cochrane
Paraprofessional
Dolores
Summary
An optimistic and dedicated graduate with skills at creating informative, polished, and personable works. Organized, energetic, and always looking to learn more, and share intelligent and well-articulated thoughts to others in a way that is both accessible and enjoyable.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paraprofessional
Mancos Early Learning Center
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the daily operating of a preschool class, including one-on-one and group engagement with children, fostering interest in new things and developing existing interest through discovery.
- Observed and discussed children's educational and social development through play-based learning, and discussed their growth with faculty and family to to communicate how we can plan how to better serve and educate.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine interest in their well-being and fostering a sense of trust and support.
Grocery Associate
Dolores Food Market
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Greeted customers and checked them out, dealing with returns, multiple payment methods, and assisting local businesses with bulk purchasing.
- Worked in many different areas of the store at once, being adaptable and learning to find areas and people who could use extra help.
- Addressed customer complaints and concerns, providing mutually beneficial solutions.
Bakery Associate
Three Chicks Bakery
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked with early hours and a changing schedule, needed to be adaptable both for scheduling and personnel shifts
- Food preparation, handling, and serving.
- Customer service in a small community working for a non-profit that placed an emphasis on community relations and assisting women in need.
- Keeping track of backroom stock, and navigating an unconventional work environment with unconventional tools.
- Trained new staff on policies, POS system, baking, and drink making.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Writing, Pyshcology
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO 08.2018 - 05.2022
Skills
Creative writing
Copyediting
Research
Self-Motivated
Adaptive and creative
Planning and Coordination
Software experience
Event organization
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Active Listening
Storytelling
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Mancos Early Learning Center
08.2023 - Current
Grocery Associate
Dolores Food Market
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bakery Associate
Three Chicks Bakery
06.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Writing, Pyshcology
Fort Lewis College
08.2018 - 05.2022