Autumn Brown
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background at Sacramento City Unified School District, excelling in working collaboratively with students, instructors, and staff at Hiram Johnson High School in the special education department. I helped high-functioning students, who were ready for their first job, gain employment through the Workability Program. I coached, mentored, and motivated students for the world of work and post-secondary education. Known for exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, I effectively facilitated transitions and maintained meticulous records, ensuring compliance, and enhancing student experiences. Committed to fostering positive relationships and empowering students for success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admissions and Family Services Technician
Sacramento City Unified School District
Sacramento, USA
07.2025 - Current
- Enroll new or transfer existing students, completing all necessary forms and paperwork; ensure compliance with entry and eligibility requirements
- Meet with parents and students to explain entry requirements; communicate with parents and others regarding enrollment and transfer policies, procedures, and options
- Provide information regarding district programs and services for the purpose of providing necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action, and/or complying with established guidelines
- Implement and maintain records of new students from previous schools; act as a liaison with other schools, offices, and school districts on matters related to student records.
Child Welfare and Attendance Liaison
Sacramento City Unified School District
Sacramento, USA
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Provide direct service in the area of attendance to assigned district schools
- Help facilitate SARB hearings on an ongoing basis
- Assist in providing formal and informal trainings/workshops for parents and students, school sites
- Serve as a referral agent to community-based and government agencies
- Case manage students on or in need of a SARB
- Organize and maintain SARB files and provide data as needed
Transition Assistant
Sacramento City Unified School District
Sacramento, USA
10.2017 - 01.2023
- Collaborate with special education teachers, counselors, program specialists by providing support to special education students
- Assist special education teachers with their ITP goals for students IEP's
- Meet with and interview special education students to help them identify strengths/weaknesses and goals
- Help special education students plan for life after high school
- Assist students with job applications, resumes, mock interviews.
- Assist students with filling community college applications/FAFSA paperwork
- Conduct job related as well as life skill workshops
- Identify students who were ready and interested in a first time job and place them in our WorkAbility work program
IEP Designated Instructional Paraprofessional
Sacramento City Unified School District
Sacramento, USA
09.2017 - 10.2021
- Tutor, reinforce, and provide instruction and support to individual or small groups of students with special needs
- Provide support and instructional assistance to students in English, Math, Science, Social Studies
- Assist with lifting students in and out of wheelchairs, braces and other orthopedic equipment; assist staff with rendering various forms of personal care, such as toileting/diapering, dressing, undressing, grooming and feeding.
- Assist in the preparation of instructional materials
- Assist with grading and inputting grades
- Provide assistance to students in various areas including cognitive, gross, fine motor skills, critical life skills, academic learning, social and leisure skills, behavior and control, and personal hygiene
- Assist teacher in maintaining health and safety standards of students with physical disabilities by being aware of the environment and potential hazards
Medical Assistant
Scott Hyver Visioncare
Santa Clara
06.2000 - 10.2001
- Supported the front desk greeting patients both in person and answering phones, scheduling appointments and surgeries, filing three days a week
- Twice weekly on surgery days I provided support to the surgeon, Dr. Hyver by prepping patients for surgery and providing post-operative care.
- Every other week I would travel to the other location in Daly City
- Worked collaboratively with the other doctor as well as medical assistants
- Provided emotional support for patients prior to surgery
Education
Certification in Medical Assisting -
Bryman College
San Jose, CAGeneral Education -
San Jose Christian College
San Jose, CASkills
- Dependable and reliable
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Calm demeanor
- Team collaboration
- Conscientious work ethic
- Strong communication skills
- Record management experience
- Collaboration with educators
- Support for special education students
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Facilitation of transitions
Certification
American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Admissions and Family Services Technician
Sacramento City Unified School District
07.2025 - Current
Child Welfare and Attendance Liaison
Sacramento City Unified School District
01.2023 - 06.2025
Transition Assistant
Sacramento City Unified School District
10.2017 - 01.2023
IEP Designated Instructional Paraprofessional
Sacramento City Unified School District
09.2017 - 10.2021
Medical Assistant
Scott Hyver Visioncare
06.2000 - 10.2001
Certification in Medical Assisting -
Bryman College
General Education -
San Jose Christian College