Sandy Salamon
Salem,OR
Summary
Dedicated to helping youth who have undergone trauma avoid further harm by finding perspective and a fulfilling purpose as early in life as possible, I am looking to gain the knowledge base, accumulate research and be trained to do so ethically and effectively.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nun
Orthodox Church of America
10.2016 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention and immediate support to young adults in distress, successfully de-escalating high-tension situations.
- Demonstrated strong empathy, active listening, and rapport-building skills to create a safe and supportive environment.
- Utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster trust and collaborate effectively with members of the sisterhood and those who we ministered to.
- Met and followed up with over 500 youths over nine years.
- Adapted counseling strategies to meet the diverse needs of various cultural backgrounds.
- Mentored youth out of abusive, difficult and harmful situations.
- Collaborated with families and community organizations to enhance support networks for at-risk youth.
- Conducted regular assessments of youth progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for improvement.
Educator at Juvenile Center
Kelly Services
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Developed an atmosphere to disarm a very hostile environment.
- Established a system to meet the wide range of education levels found in each class of 30 children.
- Motivated and encourage many of the prisoners to obtain GED so that they would find safe options to pursue once released.
- Facilitated interactive learning activities to enhance student participation and comprehension.
- Assessed student progress through formative evaluations, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide better probability for successful rehabilitation during and after sentence.
Special Needs Educator
Kelly Services
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to enhance classroom engagement and participation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
- Utilized assistive technologies to facilitate learning for students with diverse abilities.
- Fostered positive relationships with families to support student development and address concerns effectively.
HEALTHCARE GRANTS SPECIALIST
Owl Specialty Pharmacy
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Handled government-funded grant applications for patients who require complex, high-cost medications
- Completed HIPAA training and Maintained confidentiality of patient information and records.
- Created a system to help patients receive financial aid including creating a website to answer frequently asked patient questions
- Stayed current on changes in health insurance coverage plans so I could inform customers accordingly.
- Accurately maintained patient profiles in the pharmacy database system.
Legal Assistant
Fayez and Khalil Law Firm
03.2014 - 10.2016
- Drafted legal documents, including briefs and contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by compiling evidence and organizing exhibits for presentation.
- Conducted legal comprehensive research utilizing databases to support case strategies, preperation and strategy development.
- Streamlined research methodologies to improve accuracy and efficiency in case evaluations.
- Collaborated with attorneys to draft legal memoranda and briefs based on thorough research findings.
CONSTITUENT AIDE
Congress
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Supported legislative staff in research and analysis of policy issues.
- Coordinated communication between constituents and office to address inquiries effectively.
- Assisted in drafting correspondence, reports, and legislative materials for review.
- Organized events and meetings, providing logistical support and ensuring smooth operations.
Education
Master of Arts - Theology
St. Valdimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary
Yonkers, NY03-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA05-2012
Skills
- Writing and communication
- Data analysis
- Analytical and problem solving
- Empathy and interpersonal skills
Timeline
Educator at Juvenile Center
Kelly Services
05.2023 - 05.2025
Special Needs Educator
Kelly Services
07.2019 - 08.2021
HEALTHCARE GRANTS SPECIALIST
Owl Specialty Pharmacy
12.2017 - 03.2019
Nun
Orthodox Church of America
10.2016 - Current
Legal Assistant
Fayez and Khalil Law Firm
03.2014 - 10.2016
CONSTITUENT AIDE
Congress
01.2012 - 03.2014
Master of Arts - Theology
St. Valdimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies
University of California, Riverside