Sara Unger
Crested Butte,CO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Educator
07.2023 - 08.2024
- I homeschooled my three children, ages 5, 7, and 9, with an accredited curriculum that complies with Virginia state homeschool requirements.
- Facilitated a broad range of subjects including mathematics, science, history, and English to ensure a well-rounded education.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Offered children rich and diverse learning opportunities through traditional and digital-based education as well as field trips, group gatherings and special events.
Substitute Teacher
Legacy Christian Academy
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Substituted and supported staff based on the needs of a K-12 Virginia private school.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing school rules and regulations.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist
Audiology Hearing Care Services (HearLife)
03.2013 - 10.2014
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals regarding diagnosis and treatment plans for patients with hearing impairments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of laws governing the sale, fitting, and dispensing of hearing instruments in applicable state regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive hearing evaluations and assessments to determine patient's level of hearing loss.
- Monitored changes in a patient's auditory system over time through follow-up visits.
- Administered air conduction, bone conduction, and speech audiometry tests to patients.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used during testing procedures to ensure accuracy of results.
- Educated patients on how to properly use their new hearing instruments.
- Modified impressions for earmolds and hearing aid shells.
- Programmed and fitted digital hearing aids to meet individual needs using computer software.
Case Manager/Family Liaison
Family Management Services, Inc.
Fairfax, VA
06.2012 - 11.2012
- Worked directly with the CEO and in cooperation with the staff of client residences to maintain the ultimate quality of life for the client by providing advocacy in all areas of their case management needs.
- Maintained an active caseload of senior adult and disabled adult clients.
- Handled the placement and relocation of clients.
- Coordinated with the mental health community to maintain client treatment, protocol, programs, and placement.
- Worked cooperatively with social services and health care staff of retirement communities.
- Conducted care management assessments, and prepared care management plans for each client, and followed through timely and appropriately with each plan.
Bistro Attendant
Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury
Winchester, VA
07.2006 - 01.2012
- Catered to resident requests and concerns with dining services, and worked with the entire dining staff to constantly improve the quality and service of the department.
- Provided residents and guests with all requests and needs to make their dining experience pleasurable.
- Responsible for handling all foods in accordance with sanitary procedures and standards that comply with all federal, state, and local food service regulations.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Human Resources and Social Work Intern
Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury
Winchester, VA
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Completed a 135-hour internship, closely working with the human resources coordinator and social worker to learn all aspects of each position.
- Participated in daily and weekly interdisciplinary team meetings that addressed residents' needs and current state of well-being.
- Observed residents' weekly psychiatric appointments.
- Observed Care Plan meetings, and determined the best plan possible for a given resident.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2012
Skills
- Adaptable
- Classroom management
- Elementary education
- Lesson plan implementation
- Individualized care
- Health and safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Record keeping
- Child development
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Communication
Timeline
Homeschool Educator
07.2023 - 08.2024
Substitute Teacher
Legacy Christian Academy
08.2022 - 06.2023
Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist
Audiology Hearing Care Services (HearLife)
03.2013 - 10.2014
Case Manager/Family Liaison
Family Management Services, Inc.
06.2012 - 11.2012
Human Resources and Social Work Intern
Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury
05.2011 - 08.2011
Bistro Attendant
Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury
07.2006 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
George Mason University
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