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Elena Sanders

KVC Missouri
COLUMBIA,MO
4
Certifications
5
years of professional experience

Organized and detail-oriented professional with experience in case management, coordinating schedules, managing deadlines, and collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams. Skilled at balancing multiple priorities, facilitating communication between stakeholders, and ensuring tasks and action items are completed on time. Brings strong relationship-building, problem-solving, and organizational skills to creating seamless and positive experiences for clients, guests, and teams.

Work History

Foster Care Case Manager

3 Months
KVC Missouri | 2026.06 - Current
  • Developed and implemented individualized service plans to support family reunification efforts.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine needs of foster children and families.
  • Coordinated with community resources to ensure access to necessary services for clients.
  • Monitored progress of cases, ensuring compliance with state regulations and agency policies.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and improve outcomes for youth in care.
  • Created and updated systems of organization for case service plans and court reports.

Teaching Assistant

9 Months
Columbia Montessori School | 2025.08 - 2026.05
  • Facilitated student learning by providing one-on-one assistance in a classroom setting. through individualized attention and guidance.
  • Oversaw classroom behavior by applying effective positive reinforcement strategies. by implementing positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Managed classroom behavior by implementing positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Motivated students to actively participate in their learning process, fostering greater ownership of their education.
  • Supported classroom activities by preparing materials and resources for lessons.

Inventory Manager

8 Months
Wildside | 2023.11 - 2024.07
  • Managed inventory levels to optimize product availability for retail operations, minimizing stockouts.
  • Conducted regular audits to enhance accuracy of inventory records and uphold data integrity.
  • Monitored expiration dates to reduce waste and ensure product freshness.
  • Monitored expiration dates to minimize waste and maintain product freshness.

Customer Service Associate

10 Months
Wildside | 2023.01 - 2023.11
  • Educated customers on product features and promotions, improving their overall shopping experience.
  • Collaborated with team members to foster a welcoming store environment.
  • Processed returns and exchanges per company policies, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance.

Classroom Aide

6 Months
Nanny's Early Learning Center | 2021.08 - 2022.02
  • Develop relationship skills with each child and parent to promote communication.
  • Create and uphold behavior management practices for those struggling in the classroom.
  • Provide personal, additional care after hours during parent workshops.

Float Teacher

3 Months
The Goddard School | 2021.04 - 2021.07
  • Work with children with disabilities, making sure to follow their best-care plan.
  • Use SEL practices to help grow social, emotional, and academic skills.
  • Step in to conduct primary lessons for class leads during breaks or absences.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies

University of Missouri- Columbia | Columbia | 7 2025
  • Concentration in Elementary Education
  • Certificate in Addiction Studies

Skills

Collaborative Problem-solving
Individualized service planning
Project management
Scheduling
Time management
Microsoft Office
Canva
Client advocacy

Certification

CPR 

Timeline

Foster Care Case Manager

KVC Missouri
2026.06 - CurrentRead More

Teaching Assistant

Columbia Montessori School
2025.08 - 2026.05Read More

Inventory Manager

Wildside
2023.11 - 2024.07Read More

Customer Service Associate

Wildside
2023.01 - 2023.11Read More

Classroom Aide

Nanny's Early Learning Center
2021.08 - 2022.02Read More

Float Teacher

The Goddard School
2021.04 - 2021.07Read More

University of Missouri- Columbia

Bachelor of Arts from Educational Studies
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Elena Sanders