Sarah Engen
Yreka,CALIFORNIA
Summary
Results-driven professional effective in implementing positive change while overseeing multiple tasks. A team player with great time management and organizational skills. Pursuing a Community Coordinator position with an established County Office or company.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher- SDC Classroom
Siskiyou County Office of Education
Yreka, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to support student progress.
- Conducted assessments to measure student learning and growth.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive student support.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
Transition Coordinator
Siskiyou County Office of Education
Yreka
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with individuals, families, and professionals to develop comprehensive transition plans that included long-term goals and objectives.
- Provided guidance, support, and resources to students during the transition process.
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders involved in the transition process.
- Conducted assessments to determine students' abilities and skills needed for successful transition into adulthood.
Teacher's Assistant/Driver
Siskiyou County Office of Education
Yreka, CA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked with Special Needs Preschool students.
- Assisted participants in achieving highest level of independent functioning while receiving services.
- Assisted classroom teachers with accomplishing instructional goals by mentoring students, leading activities and implementing lesson plans.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Self Employed Mobile Notary
Self Employed Web
Yreka, CA
11.2020 - Current
- Liaised between borrowers, loan officers and escrow officers to facilitate smooth and efficient loan closing process.
Supervisor/Trainer Welfare-To-Work
Siskiyou County Human Services
Yreka, CA
10.2011 - 08.2020
- Communicated easily with people of diverse backgrounds to meet unique employment needs.
- Assisted clients with enhancing skills in areas such as job searching, interviewing and business/personal etiquette.
- Required to complete a robust assessment tool on all clients to assess their employment needs (called the Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool).
- Trained and coached clients and new Welfare-To-Work employees in interviewing skills, corporate dress and business etiquette.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
College of The Siskiyous
Weed, CA12-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Acting Performance- Emphasis in Film
Chapman University
Orange, CA05-2005
Education Specialist For Extensive Support Needs Credential - Extensive Support Needs Specialist
California Teaching Commission
Sacramento, CA06-2026
Skills
- Evaluation and Assessment
- Interviewing
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Resource management
- Relationship building
- Communication strategies
- Client advocacy
- Resource referrals
- Service planning
Timeline
Special Education Teacher- SDC Classroom
Siskiyou County Office of Education
08.2024 - Current
Transition Coordinator
Siskiyou County Office of Education
08.2023 - 06.2024
Teacher's Assistant/Driver
Siskiyou County Office of Education
08.2022 - 08.2023
Self Employed Mobile Notary
Self Employed Web
11.2020 - Current
Supervisor/Trainer Welfare-To-Work
Siskiyou County Human Services
10.2011 - 08.2020
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
College of The Siskiyous
Bachelor of Arts - Acting Performance- Emphasis in Film
Chapman University
Education Specialist For Extensive Support Needs Credential - Extensive Support Needs Specialist
California Teaching Commission