Sara Kimball, MSW
Laguna Beach,CA
Summary
Capable leader with passion and experience evaluating, counseling and advocating for children and adolescents.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Mom
Kimball Household
Laguna Beach, CA
07.2007 - Current
- Support multiple competing needs, schedules and priorities of four children (aged 9-17) in order to optimize growth and development
- Create and coordinate a detailed calendar of activities and event including academic deadlines, travel, appointments and SPORTS
- Manage household expenses, creating detailed, effective budgets
Young Women President
LDS Church
Laguna Beach, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Mentor 20 young girls, aged 11-18
- Organize weekly activities with the focus of helping the girls develop socially, intellectually, physically and spiritually
Explore each girls' strengths and help them with any individual challenges - Give detailed hourly lessons twice a month focused on self-esteem, emotional resilience, problem solving and spiritual guidance
Early Intervention Director
Association To Benefit Children
New York, NY
06.2005 - 07.2007
- Directed and managed the ABC/Variety House Early Intervention Day Treatment Program and Pre-school ensuring successful service and treatment outcomes for 4 classrooms of 8
- Provided leadership, guidance, training and support to staff members, fostering a positive and productive team environment
- Oversaw bi-annual city and state audits, ensuring program compliance with all relevant guidelines
- Conducted individual play therapy and counseling sessions for children with developmental disabilities, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Managed and conducted home-based evaluations and therapies for children with developmental disabilities.
- Led and coordinated Early Intervention meetings with families, interdisciplinary treatment teams and city representatives to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
School Counselor
View Park Preparatory Accelerated Charter School
Los Angeles, CA
11.2002 - 03.2004
- Developed and implemented a school counseling program at the elementary and middle school levels.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel through Student Study Teams to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Developed behavior management plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals in the classroom and at home.
- Provided clinical interventions: mental health assessments, individual and group counseling and crisis intervention to students as needs arose.
- Developed and conducted workshops to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics such as school bullying, positive parenting and behavior modification
- Developed a Peer Mentor Program with 10 fifth graders to weekly tutor and assist 10 K and First graders
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA12-2003
Master of Social Work -
New York University
New York, NY05-2002
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT06-2000
Skills
- Clinical Skills: Child Development, Play Therapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
- School Counseling Skills: Special Education Support, Behavior Management, Social and Emotional Health, Creating and Delivering Workshops and Presentations
- Program Management Skills: Leadership, Program Oversight, Staff Supervision, Problem Solving, Organization
- Interpersonal Skills: Communication, Flexibility, Empathy, Listening, Collaboration
Timeline
Young Women President
LDS Church
01.2022 - Current
Stay at Home Mom
Kimball Household
07.2007 - Current
Early Intervention Director
Association To Benefit Children
06.2005 - 07.2007
School Counselor
View Park Preparatory Accelerated Charter School
11.2002 - 03.2004
Master of Social Work -
University of Southern California
Master of Social Work -
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Brigham Young University