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Kara Samoriski

Wellington,OH

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong background in youth support and education, specializing in conflict resolution, mentorship, and crisis intervention. Experienced in classroom instruction and youth development, with a proven ability to create safe, engaging environments that foster growth. Known for building trust and rapport with youth while implementing effective support strategies. Collaborative team player with a results-driven mindset, flexible in adapting to changing needs. Reliable, empathetic, and highly organized, with excellent communication skills.


Enrolled to begin a bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Social Work in Fall 2025 to further deepen knowledge and enhance impact in the field.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Case Management Program Service Coordinator

OH Mentor
06.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated client assessments and developed personalized service plans to meet individual needs.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, and service providers to ensure quality care.
  • Monitored client progress and adjusted care plans based on changing circumstances and feedback.
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.

Youth Support Specialist

OH Rise
04.2025 - 06.2025
  • Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to promote emotional well-being and social skills development.
  • Developed and implemented personalized support plans tailored to youth needs and goals.
  • Monitored progress of youth in programs, providing feedback and adjusting interventions as necessary.
  • Mentored and guided youths through the process of developing leadership skills, fostering a sense of responsibility and accountability in their actions.
  • Offered Respite Care for both youth and caregivers.

Head Start Teacher

Ashland KnHoCo CAC
07.2024 - 04.2025
  • Create a safe and engaging environment for children and families from low-income families to help them develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.
  • Foster classroom productivity and maximize learning time, while engaging children with a variety of modalities and materials. Provide instructional support through concept development, fostering children's analysis and reasoning, engaging in feedback loops, and modeling and supporting high-quality language.

Lead Teacher

The Child Garden
03.2023 - 06.2024
  • Observes and assesses children's development
  • Plans children's curriculum based on child development knowledge
  • Designs the learning environment, and implements and supervises developmentally appropriate learning activities.
  • Tracked children's progress weekly and created lesson plans based off of observations

Nanny

Westlake
08.2019 - 02.2023
  • Supported child with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Created and led developmentally appropriate lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum format for Early Childhood Education.
  • Worked closely with speech, occupational, and physical therapists to support individualized developmental goals for children in a home-based setting.
  • Implemented daily routines to ensure consistency and stability for children.

Early Childhood Educator - Toddler Teacher

Fairview Park City Schools
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • Provided children with a safe and nurturing environment
  • Planned and implemented children's daily routines
  • Created age appropriate curriculum
  • Improved developmental and communication skills
  • Provided educational and fun activities for children
  • Left job due to pandemic shutdown and unknown date of being called back

Education

High School Diploma -

Fairview Park High School
12.2014

Associate of Arts - Human Resouces

Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH
01-2026

Skills

  • Trained in CPR and First Aid
  • Building Rapport
  • Progress Assessment
  • Specialized education techniques
  • Child development knowledge
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Mandated Reporter Training
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Driver's License

Timeline

Case Management Program Service Coordinator

OH Mentor
06.2025 - Current

Youth Support Specialist

OH Rise
04.2025 - 06.2025

Head Start Teacher

Ashland KnHoCo CAC
07.2024 - 04.2025

Lead Teacher

The Child Garden
03.2023 - 06.2024

Nanny

Westlake
08.2019 - 02.2023

Early Childhood Educator - Toddler Teacher

Fairview Park City Schools
02.2019 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

Fairview Park High School

Associate of Arts - Human Resouces

Lorain County Community College

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