Sarah Johnston

I work closely with parents and students to ensure their physical, social and emotional needs are being met outside of school times. My duties include; preparing meals, supporting students with disabilities, and providing a calm/belonging environment for all students.

• Supported the emotional well-being of students by providing a listening ear, guidance, and encouragement during challenging situations.
• Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and open communication within the before and after school care setting.
• Enhanced student safety by consistently supervising before and after school activities and ensuring adherence to established rules.
• Provided first aid and emergency response as required, prioritizing student health and safety at all times.

I currently work at MAKSA a student led advocation and event management groups within Australian Catholic University (North Sydney). I work as the Vice-President to ensure all work is done smoothly and to the best ability, including risk assessments, coordinating events, sales and managing tasks.

• Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
• Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
• Established performance goals for my team and provided methods for reaching milestones.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.

Worked within the support department where i dealt with and resolved customer issues, selling products as well as click/collect/delivery orders. I was awarded an Outstanding Service Award for my leadership through consistent care towards customers to ensure they got the best experience.

• Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
• Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
• Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
• Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
• Assisted customers in selecting merchandise best suited to needs.

Volunteer in the holiday periods to assist children with disabilities in a school environment. Duties included assisting teachers in areas such as art, music or physical activity. I found this experience both challenging and rewarding along with improving my social and personal skills.

• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.