Sara Wulf
O'Neals,CA
Summary
Dedicated and dynamic educator with 3+ years of experience in ELA, Social Studies, Math, Science, PE and Electives for grades 3-8. Proven track record of fostering academic growth, cultivating positive classroom environments, and adapting teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs. Strong collaboration and communication skills. Committed to ongoing professional development and student success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Teacher Grades 3-8
North Fork Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Supported students by providing classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
4th Grade Teacher
Spring Valley Elementary School
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Prepared and administered regular subject tests to students, complete with detailed quarterly progress reports for parents.
- Create an adapt lesson plans to students academic needs, including individual and group student -centered activities.
- Met with students, parents/guardians, counselors and administrators to address student needs including both educational and behavioral issues resulting in significant performance improvements.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through engaging group projects and individual assignments.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
7th and 8th Grade Teacher Multiple Subjects
Spring Valley Elementary School
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
- Prepared students for standardized tests by incorporating test-taking strategies into daily lessons, leading to improved scores overall.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Increased parent involvement in education by organizing events such as parent-teacher conferences and curriculum nights, fostering strong partnerships between home and school environments.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units, promoting critical thinking and real-world connections across subject areas.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Implemented project-based learning opportunities that allowed students to apply their knowledge creatively while developing problem-solving skills essential for success in future endeavors.
Compliance Manager, Interim Head of Service
Fresh Start Youth Services DBA Mollie's House
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Work one on one and in group settings in person providing services to Commercially Sexually Exploited Children in the short term residential therapeutic program setting
- Work on educational goals and IEP criteria for individuals
- Participate in IEP meetings and CFT meetings to provide data, feedback and provide recommendations
- Work with individuals with co-occurring diagnoses, intellectual disabilities, individuals with a history of trauma, individuals who have a history of gang violence and or participation and more
- Facilitation of the mental health department and functioned as a backup Administrator and Head of Service
- Provided ABA services under the supervision of the clinician
- Focus on keeping the legal and ethical integrity of a company intact through policy enforcement and program planning
- Responsible for creating and enforcing plans of action related to ethical and legal behavior within the company and that all safety regulations and laws are followed; and when they aren't, the managers work with executives, management, and board members to see that the problems are taken care of and solved as quickly and as effectively as possible
- Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed
- Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues
- Assess product, compliance, or operational risks and develop risk management strategies
- Conduct environmental audits to ensure adherence to environmental standards
- Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation
- Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities
- File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies
- Evaluate testing procedures to meet the specifications of environmental monitoring programs
- Verify that software technology is in place to adequately provide oversight and monitoring in all required areas
- Serve as a confidential point of contact for employees to communicate with management, seek clarification on issues or dilemmas, or report irregularities
- Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.
7th and 8th Grade English Language Arts, Social Studies, PE and Elective Teacher
Spring Valley Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning, and witnessing the growth and success of my students academically, socially, and physically
- Additionally, I've actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay updated with the latest educational practices and continuously improve my teaching methods.
Residential Manager
Lambs Farm
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Managed employees and day to day operations at a facility assisting individuals with developmental disabilities
- The facility has CILA, CLF and ICF residences as well as commuters on campus
- Responsible for adhering to and creating policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state and federal guidelines as well as ensuring that all policies and procedures are up to date for CARF accreditation
- Coordinated time, budgets and resources to ensure that funding and initial project plans stay on time and budget
- Providing initial and ongoing training for direct support staff and trained employees on the use of Therap and Microsoft suite, internal tracking and ordering systems and policies and procedures
- Worked with residents with disabilities in one on one settings and group settings in person with the focus of improving each individuals life.
Program Quality Coordinator
Operation Sacred Trust
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Worked as the legal liaison with the legal team for the SOAR program including policies and procedures (including SOAR specialist certification)
- Internal quality assurance and control including completing internal auditing, safety controller including ongoing safety monitoring, policy creation and staff training pertaining to the program, local and state regulations, CARF policies and procedures, SSVF policies and procedures
- Rapid Resolutions specialist and training coordinator including internal policy creation
- ASSIST suicide training
- Provided trauma informed care and training, utilizing motivational interviewing
- Worked with clients in person one on one to provide case planning and services individually and for groups and family units
- Assisted with grant development and writing
- Temporary financial assistance coordination including: rent reasonable property appraisals, inspections and salesforce database entry and reporting
- Coordinates satisfaction survey completion and assists with dissemination of survey information for continuous program improvement
- Maintains company wide compliance with SSVF and CARF policies and procedures and provides training resources to staff upon hire and when updates/changes occur
- Provides case management for homeless veterans and family members and assists with coordination of services, benefits, referrals, housing and access to PTSD, substance abuse and alcohol abuse treatment
- Keeps minutes and maintains attendance records to document compliance with SSVF and CARF contractual requirements
- Leads employee newsletter committee
- Coordinates by-weekly team meetings and follows up with staff to ensure that veterans are are receiving the proper services as per the terms of the SSVF grant agreement
- Creation of employee training manual
- Assists with by-name list and attended and participated in all local COC meetings and regional SSVF meetings
- Collaborated to create online visitor management tool to be utilized for paperless entry and record keeping and emergency management.
Housing Navigator
Broward Partnership for the Homeless
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Provided housing and case management services to homeless households in person at Broward Partnership for the Homeless shelter in person and throughout Broward county
- Participated in county COC and attended meetings
- Acted as a member of the COC's coordinated assessment team
- Provided assessments and training for homeless individuals to increase their ability to acquire safe and stable housing and become employed
- Provided case management to ensure that the individuals and families assisted remained in housing and were able to gain access to needed county and state ran programs that assisted homeless individuals
- Acted as a liaison for landlords throughout the community and assisted multiple programs with landlord recruitment
- Worked with realtors in the area to find appropriate and affordable housing for the homeless individuals in the county programs
- Worked as a liaison between different COC ran programs for homeless individuals and families
- Database entry and online and on site file management
- Provided education and training to households on budgeting and life skills pertaining to becoming stable after being homeless.
Veteran Advocate
Westcare/San Joaquin Valley Veterans
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Provided Case Management services in person as well as advocate services to Homeless Veteran's and their families
- Advocated for individuals and their families with community and governmental resources including the VA, Medicaid and Social Security
- Provided account management and financial management
- Provided temporary financial assistance for individuals to secure housing
- Ensured that documentation and files were correct and up to date for internal compliance with the SSVF grant
- Assisted individuals gain access to other housing programs and recovery treatment programs to increase their stability to become successfully housed.
Behavioral Specialist Intensive Case Manager
Lambs Farm
06.2012 - 12.2015
- Responsible for Case Management and Behavior plan creation for individuals with co-occurring diagnoses and monitoring, Individual Service Plan creation and monitoring, completed program participant assessments, coordination of both necessary and preferred activities for the individuals on the caseload, and direct care as needed
- Worked individually and in group sessions to provide necessary services
- Provided supportive services, health and wellness training and program planning, development and outreach in group and one on one settings
- Assisted adults with developmental disabilities to achieve their personal goals and daily living skills
- Facilitated medical appointments and care
- Liaison between different institutions and governmental outreach programs and community resources
- Engaged in research, policy development and advocacy for services
- Maintained case history records and prepared reports
- Managed individual accounts and completed financial reports for while case load
- Training of other employees and teaching of classes
- Completed medication administration including psychotropic medications
- Worked with individuals in one on one settings on behavior plans in an applied behavioral analysis setting.
Caregiver
Self Employed
02.2008 - 06.2012
- Personalized care-giving services for elderly individual's with Dementia/Alzheimer's
- Assistance with medication administration, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes checks and daily hygiene
- Provided services assisting with personal shopping, financial management and meal preparation
- Worked individually with individually based off their functioning level and individual needs to provide needed services
- Volunteer basis - not a paid position.
Teacher
Gymboree Play and Music
08.2007 - 02.2008
- Teacher for infant to preschool age children
- Taught weekly art classes, parenting involvement classes and music appreciation classes
- Managed money and scheduling.
Caregiver
Self Employed
12.2006 - 08.2007
- Provided personalized care-giving services to elderly individual who was bed ridden and had cancer
- Provided meal preparation, feeding and bathing assistance
- Volunteer basis - not a paid position.
Medical Assistant
Medical Office of Arun Narang
08.2006 - 12.2006
- Provided administrative and clinical medical assistant duties
- Administrative duties including: Scheduling appointments and greeting visitors, Composing/Transcribing dictated letters, Completion and submission of insurance forms, Sorting/Handling mail, Patient's charts typed up, Medical Records filing/updating/record-keeping, Accounts Receivable/Payable
- Clinical Medical Assisting duties including: assisting during physical examinations, maintaining treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, performing ECG's, obtaining vital signs, performing phlebotomy, lab procedures and inoculations.
Education
Master's in Psychology -
Kaplan University
06.2016
Bachelor's in Public Health -
Kaplan University
02.2012
No Degree - Multiple Subject Teaching Certificate
National University
Fresno07.2024
Associates of Science in Medical Assisting -
High Tech Institute
01.2006
Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Small Group Instruction
- Motivating students
- Innovative lesson planning
- Behavior Management
- Assessment Strategies
- Google Classroom
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Conflict Resolution
- Standardized Testing
- Performance Assessments
- Group and individual instruction
- Growth Mindset
- Student Support
- Technology Integration
- Parent Communication
- Elementary Education
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Project-based learning
- Lesson Planning
Quote
Diversification is protection against ignorance. It makes little sense if you know what you are doing.”
Warren Buffett
Work Availability
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Timeline
Behavior Teacher Grades 3-8
North Fork Elementary
08.2023 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Spring Valley Elementary School
08.2022 - 07.2023
7th and 8th Grade Teacher Multiple Subjects
Spring Valley Elementary School
08.2021 - 07.2022
7th and 8th Grade English Language Arts, Social Studies, PE and Elective Teacher
Spring Valley Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Compliance Manager, Interim Head of Service
Fresh Start Youth Services DBA Mollie's House
10.2019 - 08.2021
Residential Manager
Lambs Farm
03.2019 - 07.2019
Program Quality Coordinator
Operation Sacred Trust
10.2017 - 03.2019
Housing Navigator
Broward Partnership for the Homeless
02.2017 - 10.2017
Veteran Advocate
Westcare/San Joaquin Valley Veterans
07.2016 - 11.2016
Behavioral Specialist Intensive Case Manager
Lambs Farm
06.2012 - 12.2015
Caregiver
Self Employed
02.2008 - 06.2012
Teacher
Gymboree Play and Music
08.2007 - 02.2008
Caregiver
Self Employed
12.2006 - 08.2007
Medical Assistant
Medical Office of Arun Narang
08.2006 - 12.2006
Master's in Psychology -
Kaplan University
Bachelor's in Public Health -
Kaplan University
No Degree - Multiple Subject Teaching Certificate
National University
Associates of Science in Medical Assisting -
High Tech Institute
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