Sara W. Lindholm

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Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 adf7y3@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a proven problem solver and analytical thinker with twenty years of experience in education, to include specialized instructional development, data analysis, technological communications, teacher training and coaching. I have also been a small business owner for four years.

STRENGTHS

An effective manager, team builder and leader

A highly motivated, self-starter with excellent analytical, organizational, and creative skills

Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously under tight timelines

Strong interpersonal skills that build solid working relationships

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Aug 2000 to September 2020, Teacher, Palm Springs Unified School District

Twenty years teaching experience

Actively involved in curriculum development

Monitor and manage the daily programs and student progress in order to meet or exceed state requirements, development activities, schedules, and milestones

Conducts multiple reviews with parents and guardians throughout the year

2004-2009, Curriculum Specialist

Excel Assisted teachers in implementing curriculum for the Palm Springs Unified School District meeting state and local requirements

Streamlined the school district’s teacher training for reading, grades K-5th

Coordinated and integrated new state and local curriculum requirements

Duties required data analysis, assessment creation, in classroom demonstration lessons, and providing professional development training for teachers as well as individual and group planning sessions

Utilize technological communications Zoom, Google Drive, Google Slides, Microsoft Word,, Power Point

2004-2007, Small Business Owner, iSold It, Palm Desert, CA

Responsible for day to day sales, marketing, and overall business operations for a full service eBay drop off franchise serving over 1,000 clients

Assisted in hiring, training, and mentoring 10 employees

Designed efficient routines for store operations

Assisted with accounting operations

Performed research and determined item valuation

EDUCATION

MA, Educational Leadership and Administration, California State University San Bernardino, 2003

BS, Elementary Education, Michigan State University, 2000

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Junior Tennis Instructor, Summer 2019, tennis instructor for the Love and Love Foundation, working with Rosie Casals. Teaching youth tennis the fundamentals of the game. Instilling various life building skills such as focus, preparation, practice, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Also, an instructor with Rancho Las Palmas Resort, 2002.

Volunteer Supervisor, BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament 2011-2014, Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Participated in the training of ball kids during this international professional tennis tournament. Lead a rotational team of ball kids who worked numerous professional tennis matches featuring the top 100 men and women tennis players in the world.

WTA Ladies Challenger Professional Tennis Tour, 1994

Junior League, Palm Springs Desert Communities 2005-2008, Corresponding Secretary 2006-2007

Michigan State University Varsity Tennis Team, 1994-1998, Varsity # 1 Singles Player.

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