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Sara Mambo

Independence,MO

Summary

Compassionate specialist adept at fostering relationships with diverse families. Skilled in effective communication and problem-solving, ensuring successful integration of refugee students within educational settings.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Refugee School Impact Specialist

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas
Kansas City, Kansas
08.2024 - Current
  • Successfully support the enrollment and integration of refugee students across multiple schools.
  • Facilitate effective communication between schools, families, and community partners, ensuring culturally responsive engagement.
  • Conduct regular family outreach meetings and home visits to build trust and bridge the gap between school and home.
  • Partner with school counselors and administrators to support individual student success plans (academic, behavioral, and emotional needs). Build strong, trusting relationships with families from different cultural backgrounds through empathy, consistency, and respect.
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with families from different cultural backgrounds through empathy, consistency, and respect.
  • Collaborate effectively with teachers, interpreters, and district staff to ensure equitable services, and avoid duplication of efforts.
  • Maintain professionalism and confidentiality while managing sensitive family information.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Primrose School of Shawnee
Shawnee, Kansas
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons and activities that support early literacy, math, science, art, and motor skills.
  • Promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
  • Encourage positive behavior, cooperation, and independence.
  • Establish routines and rules that create a structured, but flexible, setting.
  • Collaborate with other teachers, assistants, and administrators to support children’s education.
  • Adapt lessons and approaches to meet the needs of children with diverse learning styles, backgrounds, and abilities.
  • Follow school policies, licensing regulations, and safety guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
08.2023

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Multicultural awareness
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Active listening

Certification

  • CPR
  • Car Seat Training
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Understanding and Modeling Cultural Humility Training

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Refugee School Impact Specialist

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas
08.2024 - Current

Lead Preschool Teacher

Primrose School of Shawnee
02.2024 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Truman State University

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