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SARA CAVANAUGH

Clay,NY

Summary

Compassionate, experienced support professional with 17 years combined experience in education and training focused on evidence-based, comprehensive skill development for students, families and stakeholders. Specializing in Trauma Informed Care, Cultural Competency, Crisis Intervention, Restorative Practices and Social/Emotional Learning.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Emotional Learning Interventionist

Peaceful Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Facilitates classroom circles focused on community building, belonging and social emotional development
  • Supported teachers with implementation of PAX Good Behavior Game
  • Evaluates student needs and develops small group interventions
  • Supports students with de-escalation
  • Active member of the Student Support Team
  • Assess student needs to ensure all interventions are trauma focused and strength based
  • Collaborates with teachers, support staff and families to develop the appropriate interventions for students
  • Cultivates positive relationships with all stakeholders
  • Organizes and reports on the fidelity and efficiency of interventions and supports
  • Timely submission of reports and responses to other requests for information
  • Conducts mediation and restorative conferences with students and adults
  • Facilitates onboarding training for new hires for Peaceful Schools
  • Provided professional development for district staff on Trauma, Cultural Competency, Effective Communication

Restorative Coordinator/Community School Coordinator

Peaceful Schools
06.2017 - 08.2022
  • Implemented the “Community Schools Plan” in alignment with the NYS School Educational Plan for assigned school
  • Established and maintained partnerships between school and community-based organizations concentrating on needs- driven, high-quality programs and services
  • Collaborated with school staff, students, and guardians to determine the ongoing needs of students and families
  • Coordinated the allocation of space for students, family support services, and school wide events
  • Organized the collection of student data, timely submission of reports and responses to other requests for information
  • Implemented Teen Pregnancy Prevention curriculum for middle and high school students during the 2021-2022 school year
  • Organized and reported data of the Teen Pregnancy Prevention curriculum to NYS for grant requirements

Promise Zone Specialist

Promise Zone
10.2014 - 10.2017
  • Collaborated with Administration and school-based support services to identify students whose academic performance has been affected by behavior/social concerns
  • Developed intervention strategies based on individual assessments of students
  • Created, delivered, and monitored the effectiveness of Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions
  • Worked in partnership with students and families to reinforce, support and ensure expectations were being met
  • Shared resources for school and community-based services for additional support when needed
  • Utilized restorative practices, mediation to foster student's pro-social behavior and help build or repair relationships
  • Trained school staff in Mindfulness, Restorative Practices and PAX Good Behavior Game
  • Active member of the School Intervention Team.

Youth Development Professional

Elmcrest Children’s Center
01.2012 - 10.2014
  • Assisted treatment team with creating and implementing individualized objectives for residents
  • Provided therapeutic treatment and support in the residential and foster care milieu
  • Maintained resident’s daily evaluations as well as the program routine documentation
  • Educated and aided residents with self-advocacy, goal setting and social emotional skill development
  • Ensured supervision and safety in their residence, school environment and the community
  • Engaged in mentoring with assigned residents to discuss individual objectives as well as any concerns with care and personal goals
  • Supervised family and potential foster family visits within the program.

Combination Option Teacher

Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency
05.2011 - 01.2012
  • Created and implemented engaging lessons to enhance the development of children through classroom and home-based education
  • Scheduled and facilitated monthly home visits with families enrolled in the Early Head Start program
  • Educated and promoted healthy family functioning by providing education, health, dental, mental health, and disability services through classroom and home-based sessions
  • Completed documentation for home visits, daily and average classroom attendance, lesson planning, meal counts, and health records

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

St John Fisher College
Rochester, NY
06.2006

Training/Certifications

Skills

  • Strong communication skills, and oral presentation including the ability to effectively manage group discussions
  • Ability to build and maintain positive and supportive relationships
  • Experienced in creating and facilitating professional development and training
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Multitasking Strength
  • Problem-Solving Skills

Timeline

Social Emotional Learning Interventionist

Peaceful Schools
08.2022 - Current

Restorative Coordinator/Community School Coordinator

Peaceful Schools
06.2017 - 08.2022

Promise Zone Specialist

Promise Zone
10.2014 - 10.2017

Youth Development Professional

Elmcrest Children’s Center
01.2012 - 10.2014

Combination Option Teacher

Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency
05.2011 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - English

St John Fisher College

Training/Certifications

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