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Sarah Butcher

Eatonville,WA

Summary

I am a third-year graduate student and Ballmer Scholarship recipient, attending City University of Seattle in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. I have a strong foundation in working with children and adolescents, but I am eager to expand my skills by engaging in work with diverse populations. I am particularly passionate about working with and advocating for underserved and marginalized communities and individuals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher (K-12)

Bethel School District
09.2024 - Current

Responsibilities include upholding classroom routines to support student learning, maintaining appropriate data and consistent schedules, working collaboratively with classroom teachers, reporting to administration as needed, and implementing positive behavior strategies to foster a productive learning environment.

Lap Paraeducator

McKenna Elementary
09.2023 - 06.2024

Responsibilities included planning and implementing curriculum for academically struggling students in small groups and one on one, providing classroom support, tracking data, administering progress monitoring tests, proctoring state mandated testing, working collaboratively with classroom teachers and administration,

LAP Paraeducator

Centennial Elementary
09.2022 - 06.2023

Responsibilities included planning and implementing curriculum for academically struggling students in small groups and one on one, providing classroom support, tracking data, administering progress monitoring tests, proctoring state mandated testing, working collaboratively with classroom teachers and administration, assisting in conducting staff interviews, and training new hires.

Positive Behavior Intervention Support Specialist

Centennial Elementary
09.2018 - 06.2022

Role included assisting in implementing behavior intervention plans for Tier 2 and 3 students, running groups for students that focused on social-emotional development, teaching Second Step curriculum, creating school wide behavior expectation videos and materials, creating incentive and behavior charts for students, and tracking behavior data for all students, working collaboratively with school counselor, psychologist, and administration to meet the needs of students.

Intern

Centennial Elementary
01.2018 - 06.2018

While working toward my BA in Human Services, I had the opportunity to complete an internship under Elizabeth Hughes, counselor at Centennial Elementary. During this time, I provided small group interventions to students who exhibited behavioral problems and lacked developmentally appropriate social and emotional skills. Under Elizabeth's and my instructor's guidance, I worked collaboratively with other staff members to implement interventions that targeted the unique needs of individual students. I maintained student records and utilized data to make informed intervention plans for students.

Lap Paraeducator

Centennial Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • See above

Preschool Teacher

Midland's Kiddie Korral Childcare and Head Start
09.2014 - 12.2015

Responsibilities included planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages 2 to 5 years, communicating daily with families and caregivers, collaborating with other staff members, reporting to site director, attending training and events, maintaining mandatory certifications, and meeting the high standard of a NAEYC accredited center.

Childcare Provider

Little Winners Childcare and Preschool
06.2011 - 10.2013

Responsibilities included providing quality childcare to children aged three months to five years, maintaining a safe classroom, appropriate record keeping, daily communication with caregivers and guardians, and providing quality learning experiences that met the standards of a NAEYC accredited center.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA
06-2027

BA - Human Services (Emphasis on Child and Adolescent Services)

CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE
Seattle, WA
01.2023

AA - Early Childhood Education

CLOVER PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Lakewood, WA
01.2013

Skills

  • Effective oral and written communication
  • Flexible and able to adapt as needed
  • Works collaboratively with others
  • Uses critical thinking and creativity to solve problems
  • Able to prioritize and exercise time management
  • Demonstrates empathy for others

Certification

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychological First Aid
  • Law and Ethics of Telehealth
  • Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
  • Harm Reduction & Developing Client-Centered Goals
  • Ballmer Scholarship continued training (Child and Adolescent Pathway)

Timeline

Substitute Teacher (K-12)

Bethel School District
09.2024 - Current

Lap Paraeducator

McKenna Elementary
09.2023 - 06.2024

LAP Paraeducator

Centennial Elementary
09.2022 - 06.2023

Positive Behavior Intervention Support Specialist

Centennial Elementary
09.2018 - 06.2022

Intern

Centennial Elementary
01.2018 - 06.2018

Lap Paraeducator

Centennial Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2018

Preschool Teacher

Midland's Kiddie Korral Childcare and Head Start
09.2014 - 12.2015

Childcare Provider

Little Winners Childcare and Preschool
06.2011 - 10.2013

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

City University of Seattle

BA - Human Services (Emphasis on Child and Adolescent Services)

CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE

AA - Early Childhood Education

CLOVER PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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