SARA Sawalhi
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Highly versatile, analytical, and results-driven professional experienced in organizational management, program coordination, social working, and case management. Dedicated to providing outstanding administrative support to optimize efficiency and productivity while achieving business objectives. Accurately manage database, prepare documents, maintain records, and resolve data discrepancies, if any. Excel at handling tasks that involve planning, coordinating, problem-solving to expedite social services and promote the agency's goals. Excellent communication skills needed to build a strong rapport, establish partnerships, and work with diverse individuals and organizations. Proficient in English and Arabic.
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Crowley Middle School
Fort Worth , Texas
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and classroom management.
- Supported students with special needs during instructional activities.
- Collaborated with educators to create individualized education plans.
- Monitored student progress and reported concerns to teaching staff.
- Organized classroom materials and maintained a structured learning environment.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
- Conducted reading and math interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs.
- Participated in IEP meetings and contributed to the development of educational plans.
- Guided students in developing organizational and study skills.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Crowley Independent School District
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Delivered engaging lessons across various subjects for K-12 students.
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Implemented lesson plans provided by full-time teachers effectively.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student behavior and performance in the classroom.
- Monitored classrooms, ensuring that all students were safe and adhering to school rules.
- Supervised students during lunch, recess, and other activities outside the classroom.
- Collaborated with school staff to support student needs and learning goals.
- Supervised lunchroom duties, playground activities, field trips and after-school programs.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure a positive learning environment for students.
- Instructed small groups or individual students who need extra help or attention.
- Provided guidance to struggling learners by offering alternative methods of instruction.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse student learning styles.
- Explained assignments and relayed information from lead teacher.
- Attended training and workshops to improve teaching skills.
CASE MANAGER/SOCIAL WORKER
ACCESS
Lackawanna, NY
03.2017 - 04.2021
- Coordinate screening and assessment services for program clients, as well as assist with filling out paperwork, reading and interpreting correspondence such as public assistance TANF, Snap, Medicaid, SSI & SSD assessment forms.
- Perform counseling, advocacy, intervention, facilitation, and other program activities, including educating refugee and immigrant women on empowerment through ESL class referrals and job referrals.
- Ensure the clients receive health screenings, enroll in public aid benefits, receive necessary documentation, emergency housing funds for needy families, etc.
- Maintain a case management plan, as well as oversee the quality improvement, and care planning of the area.
- Monitor and schedule follow-up appointments for clients, answer phones in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner for each client utilizing interpretation/translation services as needed.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Rite Aid
Buffalo, NY
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Triaged, interpreted, and input orders into a computerized medication order system while meeting the accuracy and productivity standards of the pharmacy.
- Performed all administrative tasks when processing prescriptions, physician orders, and pharmacy services.
- Efficiently processed cash register transactions for new and refilled prescription orders.
OUTREACH REPRESENTATIVE
ACCESS
Lackawanna, NY
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Supported a range of administrative duties such as answering questions adhering to confidentiality and privacy guidelines, consulting and educating the public on various community programs, etc.
- Handled services related to resources for housing, health insurance, employment, and utility referrals.
- Acted as an interpreter for other providers for the Arabic-only speaking community in attendance.
Erie County Vote Program Volunteer
ACCESS
Lackawanna, NY
08.2019 - 11.2019
TRAINEE/EMPLOYEE
AmeriCorps - Economic Development Corps
Buffalo, NY
12.2017 - 11.2019
- As a member of the EDC, helped individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency through financial education.
- Taught community financial literacy, credit history usage, ATM fees, loans, fixed payments, etc.
ASSISTANT COORDINATOR FOR ACCESS ARABIC LANGUAGE PROGRAM
ACCESS
Lackawanna, NY
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Coordinated daily activities and assessed inventory need for a 57-person facility by maintaining schedules and allocating tasks to team members.
- Delivered administrative and operational support to ensure the program ran effectively while closely collaborating with the supervisor to evaluate ALP requirements, defining plans, and lay out courses of action.
- Assisted in leading a wide range of programmatic arrangements, including long-range planning, analyzing administrative workflow, maintaining databases, organizing digital and physical employee records, etc.
- Provided advice and guidance to staff in the organization on administrative and procedural requirements, as well as attended weekly meetings to discuss company goals.
- Supervised students, evaluated their performance, and collaborated with parents and faculty to address all concerns.
- Developed the registration systems for events and meetings to optimize schedules, gathered and input student data into Microsoft Excel, and tracked accounts receivable, student records, and files.
Runner Volunteer
Department of Social Services
Buffalo, NY
08.2016 - 06.2017
Home Health Aide
Jordan Health Care
Fort Worth, TX
02.2015 - 02.2016
Education
Pathways Department/ Pre-Collegiate Program
ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTH CAMPUS
Orchard Park, NY05.2017
Skills
- Case Management
- Program Coordination
- Data Management
- Staff Assistance
- Documentation
- Report Development
- Scheduling and Planning
- Administration
- Client Relations
- Consultation
- Quick Adaptability
- Problem-Solving
- Database Management
- Advanced Care Planning
- Team Coordination
- Special needs support
- Curriculum adaptation
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Instructional techniques
- Progress monitoring
- Time management
- Data entry
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Safety
- Classroom support
- Adaptive technology
- Friendly and outgoing
- Relationship building
- Autism spectrum
- Clerical support
Awards
- AmeriCorps - Economic Development Corps Program
- AmeriCorps Certificate of Appreciation
- AmeriCorps Economic Development Recognition of Service
- Case Management/ Care Management Course
- NYS Office of Children & Family Services - Reporting Child Abuse/Maltreatment Training
- NYS Early Childhood Education & Training Program - Foundations in Health & Safety 3-Learning
- NYS Early Childhood Education & Training Program - Supervision of Children Certificate
- Saylor Academy Awards - Word Processing/ Microsoft Word & Spreadsheets
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Crowley Middle School
04.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Crowley Independent School District
08.2023 - 04.2024
Erie County Vote Program Volunteer
ACCESS
08.2019 - 11.2019
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Rite Aid
02.2019 - 12.2019
TRAINEE/EMPLOYEE
AmeriCorps - Economic Development Corps
12.2017 - 11.2019
ASSISTANT COORDINATOR FOR ACCESS ARABIC LANGUAGE PROGRAM
ACCESS
12.2017 - 06.2019
CASE MANAGER/SOCIAL WORKER
ACCESS
03.2017 - 04.2021
OUTREACH REPRESENTATIVE
ACCESS
03.2017 - 12.2019
Runner Volunteer
Department of Social Services
08.2016 - 06.2017
Home Health Aide
Jordan Health Care
02.2015 - 02.2016
Pathways Department/ Pre-Collegiate Program
ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTH CAMPUS