Youth Programs Facilitator and Educator

Ruth Sears

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Harvest Hands – Nashville, TN July 2025 to Current Facilitator

● Led and facilitated educational and recreational programs for children and youth, creating a safe and supportive learning environment. Planned and implemented academic lessons, tutoring sessions, and enrichment activities to support student growth and success. Organized and coordinated community events and special programs that encouraged family involvement and strengthened neighborhood connections. Served as a positive role model by promoting teamwork, respect, and responsibility while collaborating with staff to ensure programs and events ran smoothly and effectively Primrose School – Nashville, TN Jan 2025 – June 2025 Lead Teacher

● Responsible for creating a safe and supportive learning environment by planning and delivering curriculum-based lessons, assessing and documenting student progress, and managing classroom routines and behavior. Supervised and guided assistant teachers, communicated regularly with parents and guardians, and collaborated with staff to enhance educational programs and ensure positive student outcomes.

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Seasonal Front-End Assistant

● Streamlined front-end operations by proactively organizing carts, restocking supplies, and assisting team members, improving checkout efficiency during peak hours.

● Delivered outstanding customer service by expediting checkouts and addressing member inquiries, contributing to consistently high satisfaction scores and repeat visitors. Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute – Nashville, TN Aug. 2024 – Nov.2024 Forensic Service Program Psychiatric Technician

● Monitored and de-escalated crises for patients with severe mental health disorders, reducing incidents by 15% through proactive communication and conflict resolution techniques. Provided one-on one patient support, building trust, rapport to promote progress in rehabilitation goals. Nature and Stem Kid’s College - San Antonio, TX Mar. 2022- July 2023 Teacher

● Taught Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade, fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Developed and implemented lesson plans that integrated nature and STEM concepts, encouraging hands- on exploration and critical thinking.

● Assessed and improved student progress by 20%, and tailored instruction to meet diverse learning needs. Created engaging, age-appropriate activities aligned with educational standards. Deluxe Photography - San Antonio, TX June 2021- Feb. 2022 Second Assistant Photographer

● Assisted the lead photographer in capturing high-quality images for various events, including weddings, portraits, and commercial shoots. Supported in setting up equipment, adjusting lighting, and arranging props to ensure optimal shooting conditions. Collaborated on post-processing tasks to enhance image quality and deliver final products to client EDUCATION

Lake View Community College, Online Expected Graduation 2027 Associates of Science

James Madison High School, San Antonio, TX Diploma Obtained SPECIAL SKILLS

Organizing and Event Planning

Excel

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