Sarah Jones-Hunt
Saginaw,MI
Summary
Experienced Special Education paraprofessional with strong work ethics, classroom experience and interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills, seeking challenging, part-time position.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Saginaw Township Community Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Assist teacher with daily classroom management of Special Education students to ensure daily educational goals are met
- Assist students with reading, phonics, and math
- All other duties assigned by principal.
School Library Media Specialist
Saginaw Public School District
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Assist teachers, students, and school staff with troubleshooting media cart/media center computer issues
- Assist elementary students with locating reading materials appropriate for their grade level and reading levels
- Assist high school students with locating reference materials
- Organizing and maintaining three libraries
- All other duties assigned by school principals.
Life Skills Coach
Saginaw Valley State University
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Access services and assist both Delta College and SVSU students who are aging out of the foster care system
- Establish relationships with relevant campus department and community partners
- Utilize a variety of communication methods to stay in contact with participants
- Provide support and encouragement to participants
- Supervise student employees
- Enter data for monthly reports to the State of Michigan
- Other duties as required.
Customer Service Representative
Morley Company
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Provide excellent customer service to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan insurance members
- Research plans to provide accurate answers to questions regarding billing, benefits, eligibility, locating providers, and cost-share.
Admissions Representative
Dorsey Schools
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Recruit and complete admissions paperwork for new students
- Recommend and assist with organizing recruitment events
- Follow-up with and assist new students to ensure a positive educational experience.
Secretary/ Truancy Abatement Clerk
Saginaw Valley State University
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Assist Principal, Asst
- Principal, staff, students, and parents
- Provide excellent customer service
- Monitor and answer phones
- Prepare student count reports for State of Michigan
- Monitor and enter attendance
- Run and distribute attendance reports for Truancy Officer
- Assist parents
- Initiate follow-up calls to parents of students who have excessive absences
- Assist Truancy Officer and Asst
- Principal
- All other clerical duties as assigned by Principal.
Carrollton Elementary School
Saginaw
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Provide reading intervention for K-5 students using LLI reading intervention system
- Administer assessments
- Monitor improvement of reading and recognition of alphabet/sounds.
Criminal Processing Supervisor
Dallas County Clerk's Office
07.2011 - 09.2015
- Supervise a staff of 5 clerks to ensure that all criminal misdemeanor cases were entered correctly and in a timely manner
- Process all documents pertaining to misdemeanor cases
- Maintain attendance and leave request
- Ensure that staff delivered excellent customer service
- Effectively resolve departmental and customer service-related issues
- Run background checks.
Police Officer
Buena Vista Police Department
01.1995 - 01.2005
Police Officer
Dallas Police Department
01.1991 - 01.1994
Instructional Paraprofessional
Carrollton Public Schools
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Worked closely with lead teachers to develop curriculum materials that aligned with state standards and district objectives.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs, ensuring their individualized learning goals were met.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive and focused classroom environment.
Education
M.A. in Guidance and Development -
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI01.2007
B.S. in Public Administration -
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI01.2003
Skills
- Superior verbal and written skills
- Outstanding ability to manage time
- Well-developed ability to set clear priorities, meet deadlines and achieve goals in high-pressure environments and to work within budgetary constraints
- Strong commitment to collaboration, consultation, and communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access programs, Skyward, Edgenuity 20-20, Classroom Management, Clerical Experience, Special Education, Law Enforcement, Tutoring, Security, Experience Working With Students, Administrative Experience, Library Services, Customer service
Assessments
- Working with MS Word documents, Highly Proficient, 05/2021
- Customer focus & orientation, Proficient, 05/2021
- Administrative assistant/receptionist, Familiar, 07/2021
- Customer service, Familiar, 10/2020
Timeline
Instructional Paraprofessional
Carrollton Public Schools
03.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Saginaw Township Community Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
School Library Media Specialist
Saginaw Public School District
10.2020 - 08.2021
Life Skills Coach
Saginaw Valley State University
06.2019 - 05.2020
Customer Service Representative
Morley Company
01.2019 - 06.2019
Admissions Representative
Dorsey Schools
04.2017 - 08.2017
Secretary/ Truancy Abatement Clerk
Saginaw Valley State University
10.2016 - 04.2017
Carrollton Elementary School
Saginaw
01.2016 - 10.2016
Criminal Processing Supervisor
Dallas County Clerk's Office
07.2011 - 09.2015
Police Officer
Buena Vista Police Department
01.1995 - 01.2005
Police Officer
Dallas Police Department
01.1991 - 01.1994
M.A. in Guidance and Development -
Central Michigan University
B.S. in Public Administration -
Central Michigan University
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