Sarah Jensen

Motivated and empathetic graduate student in a clinical mental health counseling program with a strong foundation in K-12 education. I am dedicated to leveraging my skills in communication, rapport-building, active listening and behavioral support to provide compassionate and effective care to diverse populations.

• Recipient of Niagara University’s Trustee Scholarship

• Dean’s List all semesters

• Psi Chi, honor society, nomination all graduate school semesters

• Massachusetts Provisional Elementary Educator License

• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR, Epinephrine Auto-­Injector

• Support Group Facilitator Training

• Ropes Course and Team Building Training

• Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS)

Sylvan At-Home Tutoring- Remote

September 2021-Present  

Tutor (K-12)

•  Research and create lessons for students

•  Monitor student progress and adjust lessons

•  Increased performance on Sylvan educational check-in

Study.com- Remote

August 2021-December 2021 

Article Writer

•  Research and write articles based on provided outlines

•  Make adjustments based on reviewer feedback

•  Informed readers on Teacher Certification exams

West Warwick Public Schools- West Warwick, RI

March  2017-­2020

Substitute Teacher (K-12)

•  Lead lesson plan for the day

•  Maintain a safe learning environment

•  Worked with hundreds of students on math and ELA concepts

Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England- Warwick, RI

Summer 2018

Unit Counselor

•  Plan and facilitate daily activities for campers (ages  5-­14) such as games, crafts, boating, and outdoor cooking

•  Follow programs set by Girl Scouts, for example theme weeks, and badge work

Magic Years Child Care-­ Warwick, RI

October  2016-March  2017

After School Teaching Assistant

•  Maintain a clean and safe environment

•  Supervise children indoors and outside during program hours

VIPKID-­ Remote

January  2016-­July  2016

Online Teacher

•  1-­1 English Language Instruction

•  Facilitate half hour classes with students ages 5-­12

Central Queens Academy-­ Queens, NY

September  2015-­April  2016

Enrichment Teacher

•  Lead class of 20 students for an hour 4 days a week

•  Plan and facilitate lessons promoting physical and emotional health