Sarah Cruthirds
Elko,NV
Summary
Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional and early childhood educator to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management, crisis intervention, and data collection.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Elko County School District
08.2021 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Helped special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.
Early Childhood Educator
Head Start Program
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe classroom environments.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Substitute Early Childhood Educator
GBC
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Education
No Degree - Mild To Moderate Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2024
AA Elementary Education - Education
University of Phoenix
Arizona06.2013
Skills
- Behavior Improvements
- Classroom Management
- Social Integration
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Special Education
- Crisis Management
- Skill-Building Support
- First Aid and CPR Certified
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Elko County School District
08.2021 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Head Start Program
08.2019 - 05.2020
Substitute Early Childhood Educator
GBC
02.2019 - 04.2019
No Degree - Mild To Moderate Special Education
Western Governors University
AA Elementary Education - Education
University of Phoenix
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