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PTA President (Muir Elementary; Kamiakin Middle School)
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Kris Sather

Kirkland,WA

Summary

Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

The Nest Kids
04.2016 - 06.2020
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.

Case Manager

Seattle Mental Health (Sound)
10.2001 - 08.2003
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
  • Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.

Case Manager

Lemhi Valley Social Services
06.2000 - 10.2001
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
  • Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Skills

  • Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Personalize Instruction
  • Effectively Work with Parents
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Promoting Social and Emotional Development

PTA President (Muir Elementary; Kamiakin Middle School)

Served as PTA president for multiple  years.  Acted as liaison between principal and family community.  DIrected activities which engaged and grew school community.  Actively engaged families for involvement and volunteering. Created opportunities for school families to engage and grow socially and academically. 

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

The Nest Kids
04.2016 - 06.2020

Case Manager

Seattle Mental Health (Sound)
10.2001 - 08.2003

Case Manager

Lemhi Valley Social Services
06.2000 - 10.2001

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Utah State University
Kris Sather