Sarah Cullifer
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience at Ocean's Harbor House and as a Professional Nanny. Excelled in safety management and motivational interviewing, enhancing resident and child development through innovative interventions and supportive educational activities. Achieved significant improvements in social skills and emotional well-being, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and client advocacy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Counselor
Ocean's Harbor House
07.2024 - Current
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
- Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive and negative consequences of choices.
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services, and providing emotional support.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to help clients address issues of substance abuse, anger management and interpersonal relationships.
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Provided comprehensive case management and developed individualized treatment plans for at-risk youth.
- Managed and documented medication administration while maintaining detailed case records of progress and interventions.
Professional Nanny
Private Family
11.2020 - 09.2024
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs and developmental stages, promoting healthy eating habits.
- Designed and implemented play-based, Montessori, and interactive learning activities to foster cognitive, emotional, and social development.
- Supported early childhood education, effectively teaching alphabet, numbers, basic reading, basic sign language, and problem-solving skills through engaging methods.
- Established and maintained effective schedules and routines, ensuring consistency in daily activities, sleep patterns, and meal times.
- Successfully led potty training and crib/sleep training, helping children transition smoothly with positive reinforcement techniques.
- Oversaw household management and housekeeping, including organizing play areas, children’s laundry, and maintaining a structured environment.
- Encouraged independent learning and creativity by incorporating music, arts, sensory play, and outdoor exploration.
- Acted as a trusted and proactive caregiver, maintaining open communication with parents to ensure alignment in caregiving approaches.
- Effectively established and maintained effective schedules and routines, ensuring consistency in daily activities, sleep patterns, and meal times.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Ocean County College
Ocean County, NJ05-2025
Skills
- Safety Compliance Management
- Counseling and coaching
- Effective Motivational Interviewing
- Crisis Management Skills
- Client advocacy
- HIPAA Compliance Knowledge
- Effective Case Management
- Experience with Special Needs
- Enthusiastic Demeanor
- Clean Driving Record
- Educational Assistance
- Early Childhood Curricula Development
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification - National Council for Behavioral Health.
- Conflict Resolution Certificate Program - U.S. Institute for Peace.
- Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) - National Council for Behavioral Health.
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – American Red Cross.
- Food Handler's License/Certificate – Various State Departments of Health or ANSI-Accredited Providers.
- Drivers License with a clean driving record – NJ Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Allergen Awareness Certification – MenuTrinfo.
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Ocean's Harbor House
07.2024 - Current
Professional Nanny
Private Family
11.2020 - 09.2024
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification - National Council for Behavioral Health.
- Conflict Resolution Certificate Program - U.S. Institute for Peace.
- Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) - National Council for Behavioral Health.
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – American Red Cross.
- Food Handler's License/Certificate – Various State Departments of Health or ANSI-Accredited Providers.
- Drivers License with a clean driving record – NJ Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Allergen Awareness Certification – MenuTrinfo.
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
Associate of Arts - Education
Ocean County College
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