SARA WHITEHOUSE
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Assistant
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
Philadelphia, PA
10.2021 - Current
- Supported students with behavioral, educational, medical, and mobility needs to enhance their school experience.
- Documented assigned students' activities and assisted classroom teacher with daily needs and learning activities to foster a productive learning environment.
- Facilitated classroom learning by preparing printed resources, creating student activities, and maintaining a clean and sanitized classroom.
- Communicate closely with teachers and peers each day to share updates, coordinate student needs, and keep school operations running smoothly.
- Lead late-room operations, supervise students, and help ensure each child is safely picked up by their parent.
Customer Service Associate / Manager
Wawa
Philadelphia, PA
10.2015 - 05.2021
- Managed customer transactions and food and beverage orders while ensuring accurate service, stocked supplies, coordinated vendor check-ins, and performed daily cleaning.
- Greeted Wawa customers and delivered friendly front-counter service.
- Operated POS register for cash, card, and mobile payments.
- Prepared hoagies, sandwiches, and beverages on Wawa food service line.
Stylist
Jean Madeline Aveda Institute
Philadelphia, PA
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Delivered salon services and educated clients on hair and scalp care; promoted products and maintained clean workspace, earning awards for highest experience sales and most client requests.
- Performed guest consultations following Aveda service standards.
- Styled hair using cutting, coloring, and finishing techniques.
- Recommended Aveda products based on guest hair needs.
Cashier
Rite Aid
Philadelphia, PA
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Processed cash, credit, debit, Western Union, and money order transactions, assisting customers while ensuring stocked and orderly store areas.
- Processed cash, card, and mobile payments at Rite Aid point-of-sale terminals
- Greeted customers and answered questions about store products and pharmacy services
- Verified prescription pickups and followed Rite Aid privacy procedures
Education
Cosmetology
Jean Madeline Aveda Institute
Philadelphia, PAHigh School Diploma -
Northeast High School
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Student support
- Classroom assistance
- Behavior management
- Behavioral support
- Student engagement
- Activity tracking
- Classroom organization
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Time management
- Customer service
Personal Information
Title: SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT
Timeline
Special Education Assistant
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
10.2021 - Current
Stylist
Jean Madeline Aveda Institute
02.2018 - 02.2019
Customer Service Associate / Manager
Wawa
10.2015 - 05.2021
Cashier
Rite Aid
08.2013 - 06.2015
Cosmetology
Jean Madeline Aveda Institute
High School Diploma -
Northeast High School