Sara Chapman
Lenore,WV
Summary
Compassionate Family Support Specialist with experience in individualized service planning and behavioral support. Committed to fostering positive learning environments and enhancing collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. I believe that my years in the school system are what helps me do this job well.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Support Specialist
Grace Haven Family Services
Williamson, WV
12.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized support plans based on family needs and strengths.
- Monitored case progress, ensuring adherence to service plans and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery for families.
- Conducted regular home visits to assess family progress and adjust support plans as needed.
- Maintained detailed case notes documenting client interactions, interventions provided, progress made, and any barriers encountered during service delivery.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering a supportive environment conducive to growth and change.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and services for families in need.
- Monitored the safety and well-being of children within the household through regular check-ins and observations.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary to protect children from harm or neglect.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations governing family support services by maintaining accurate documentation and staying informed of any changes in legislation.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
Mingo County Board of Education
Williamson, WV
12.2006 - Current
- Assisted in developing and implementing daily lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Managed classroom activities to foster a positive and engaging learning environment.
- Facilitated small group activities to promote collaboration and social skills among students.
- Supported lead teacher in assessing student progress and identifying individual needs.
- Organized classroom materials and supplies to ensure efficient learning operations.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline effectively.
- Mentored new teaching assistants, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support children's development and address concerns proactively.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling academically or socially, resulting in improved confidence levels and overall success within the classroom setting.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-world examples.
- Implemented creative art projects that encouraged self-expression while developing fine motor skills essential for kindergarten readiness.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules and consequences.
- Ensured a safe learning environment for all students by closely monitoring play areas, managing allergies, and responding swiftly to emergencies as needed.
- Supported students'' language development through immersive storytelling sessions, engaging word games, and focused vocabulary building exercises.
- Coordinated special events like field trips and holiday celebrations to create memorable experiences for students while strengthening bonds between classmates.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, supporting their involvement in their child''s education.
- Assisted in the assessment of student progress using various evaluation methods such as quizzes, observations, portfolios, and anecdotal records.
- Promoted social development and emotional well-being among students by incorporating cooperative learning activities into daily routines.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education methodologies.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual, and social development.
- Created and supervised a a variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Southern West Virginia Comminity And Technical College
Logan, WV05-2021
Associate of Applied Science -
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College
Logan12-2020
Skills
- Professional boundaries
- Self-awareness
- Individualized service planning
- Child development
- Behavioral support
Certification
Autism Mentor - December 2006
ECCAT- 2018
Timeline
Family Support Specialist
Grace Haven Family Services
12.2024 - Current
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
Mingo County Board of Education
12.2006 - Current
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Southern West Virginia Comminity And Technical College
Associate of Applied Science -
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College