Sarah Davis
Denver,CO
Summary
Dynamic professional with 15 years of experience in education. Adept at implementing restorative practices, fostering a positive school climate, and supporting student success through culturally responsive discipline strategies. Proven ability to collaborate with staff, students, and families to create inclusive learning environments that promote equity, social-emotional learning, and academic achievement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Restorative Practice Coordinator
Denver Public Schools - Cheltenham Elementary
12.2016 - Current
- Led schoolwide implementation of restorative practices, resulting in a measurable decrease in suspensions and disciplinary referrals.
- Facilitated restorative circles, mediations, and peer conferencing to resolve conflicts and build stronger student and staff relationships.
- Designed and delivered professional development for staff on restorative approaches, de-escalation techniques, and school-wide behavior management.
- Partnered with with Administration, MH providers, Classroom teachers, students, and parents to develop individualized behavior support plans for students.
- Analyzed discipline data to track effectiveness of restorative interventions and to identify areas of improvement.
- Created and maintained a safe, inclusive environment by promoting student voice, and social-emotional learning.
Behavior Support Tech
Denver Public Schools - Green Valley Elementary
08.2013 - 12.2016
- Developed school-wide PBIS system to support student behavior, and facilitate student recognition.
- Provided direct support to student with behavioral challenges, reinforcing positive behavior strategies and social-emotional learning techniques.
- Collected and maintained data on student behavior to track progress.
- Conducted small group sessions to build student skills with self-regulation, communication, and conflict-resolution.
- Supported staff in creating an inclusive environment that promoted student engagement.
MI Paraprofessional
Denver Public Schools - Green Valley Elementary
03.2010 - 08.2013
- Provided direct support to students with diverse special needs.
- Assisted in implementing behavior intervention plans (BIPs), using positive reinforcement, and de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors.
- Supported Classroom Teacher in modifying curriculum and instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted students with daily living skills, social-emotional development, communication strategies, and behavioral challenges.
Support Teacher
Primrose School of Saddle Rock
01.2009 - 02.2010
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Claims Service Rep
State Farm Insurance Inc
01.2005 - 08.2008
- Collaborated with internal departments and external vendors to resolve claims.
- Developed in-depth understanding of insurance policies and procedures.
Education
Communications
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NELexington Senior High School
Lexington, NESkills
- Restorative Practices & Conflict Resolution
- Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
- Equity & Culturally Responsive Practices
- Social-Emotional Learning
- School-Wide Discipline & Behavior Management
- Crisis intervention Techniques
- Communication & Collaboration with Multi-Disciplinary Teams
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Community & Family Engagement
Timeline
Restorative Practice Coordinator
Denver Public Schools - Cheltenham Elementary
12.2016 - Current
Behavior Support Tech
Denver Public Schools - Green Valley Elementary
08.2013 - 12.2016
MI Paraprofessional
Denver Public Schools - Green Valley Elementary
03.2010 - 08.2013
Support Teacher
Primrose School of Saddle Rock
01.2009 - 02.2010
Claims Service Rep
State Farm Insurance Inc
01.2005 - 08.2008
Communications
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lexington Senior High School
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