Sarah Hair

• Supported clients in developing coping skills to help manage life challenges and difficulties.
• Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
• Educated clients and families on mental health issues to promote understanding and support.
• Raised awareness about mental health issues and reduce stigma through community education and outreach.
• Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals.
• Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
• Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering clients

• Case load: 15 students for individual, group or family therapy.
• Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
• Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
• Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from depression and grief issues.
• Encouraged clients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.

• Project Zero-In Another Language Founder: Connecting DC Language Educators with Project Zero Ideas (from Harvard Graduate School of Education)
• Free Workshops for teachers in Public, Public Charter and Independent Schools: Washington International School, DCI, Washington Yu Ying, Sacred Heart School
• Trained and mentored teachers and school administrators to foster Social Justice in the classroom and creating curriculum following children’s lead in the Immersion Early Childhood classroom
• Trained and mentored teachers in a project called Children are Citizens in the Early Years classroom, Washington International School, River School
• Created and led workshops in Differentiation, Documentation and Assessments

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• Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning
• Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
• Designed curriculum to meet learning institution requirements and instill comprehensive knowledge of French language and culture in students.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.