Sarah Carter
Fayetteville
Summary
Driven by a passion for fostering growth and ensuring safety, I leveraged skills in instructional coaching and effective communication at Cumberland County Schools and Lumberton Police Department. Specializing in student engagement and crisis management, I enhanced learning outcomes and public safety, demonstrating creativity and a results-driven approach to professional challenges.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Coach
Cumberland County Schools
2023.02 - Current
- Promoted a positive classroom environment with a focus on mutual respect and collaboration among students.
- Improved student communication skills by incorporating group activities and presentations.
- Helped student athletes balance school and sports.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing clear expectations, routines, and consequences for students.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback and modifying instruction as needed.
- Established effective classroom routines that maximized instructional time while minimizing disruptions.
- Developed individualized learning plans to address diverse student needs and support academic growth.
- Fostered critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities, empowering students to take ownership of their educational journey.
Waitress
Wing Company
2022.09 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Police Officer/Detective
Lumberton Police Department
2017.08 - 2022.08
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC05.2017
Skills
- Instructional Coaching
- Student Engagement
- Physical education instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Adaptive Learning
- Special Education
- Creativity and Innovation
Timeline
Teacher/Coach
Cumberland County Schools
2023.02 - Current
Waitress
Wing Company
2022.09 - Current
Police Officer/Detective
Lumberton Police Department
2017.08 - 2022.08
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
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