Sarah Jorgenson
Byron,MN
Summary
Dedicated and focused with superior record of teaching, child and family advocacy and community service. Proficient at handling highly interpersonal situation with the highest degree of professionalism and respect.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Semcac
04.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Providing preschool education services to diverse and low-income child and families
- Built partnerships with Trition and Kasson-Mantorville School District for Early Childhood intervention services
Early Head Start Teacher
Families First Of Minnesota
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supporting diverse and low-income families with mental health, family/child educational and family goals, and developmental/behavioral support
- Directed and planned Head Start Christmas Toy Drive with Olmsted County
Family Access Center Monitor
Family Service Rochester
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Monitored scheduled parent-child visits and exchanges for families experiencing parental conflict, child neglect, abuse and domestic abuse
- Maintained safety by reviewing family information to prepare for each visitation using Greenshade documentation program
- Conducted interventions appropriately to ensure child safety if situations arose that were concerning or violated policies
- Completed set-up and organization of rooms with assigned team for scheduled parenting time visitations or exchanges
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With Early Childhood Emphasis
Winona State University
Winona, MN05.2014
High School Diploma -
Byron High School
Byron, MN05.2006
Skills
- Early Childhood Education/Child Development
- Promoting wide depth of child and family advocacy
- Excelled skills in providing community resources to families
- Managing assisting families, CPS, Dodge County and law enforcement with child safety/neglect
- Infant, Child and Adult First Aid and CPR Certified
- Family Service Credential 54 hours
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- ChildPlus Child/Family Documentation program 4 years
- Greenshade Child/Family Documentation program 1 years
Volunteer Expereince
Zumbro Education District: Help Me Grow 2023-present
Social Media Committee
Kasson, MN
· Monthly one hour meetings
· Collaborating with other Dodge county school districts, child care, Head Start, community resources, etc.
· Supporting safe, positive, resources within families for children and adults
· Providing family/child wellness, and learning activities
Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children in Foster Care 2016-2019
Cabot, AR
· Supporting children’s mental health needs and goals who are in foster care
· Worked closely with social workers/court officials
· Thirty hours of training and attending court hearings
· Meet with children and families twice a month and attended court hearings
· Completed documentation of visits with children, court reports, and any updates with child medical/education records, etc.
Low Income/Housing Child and Family Advocate 2010-2014
Winona, MN
· Helped with after school-child care for low-income elementary children
· Assisted the students with reading and homework
· Prepared snack and a variety of activities to the children weekly
· Communicated frequently with staff and families about growth of the program
Rochester Woman’s Shelter-Child Advocate 2009-2010
Rochester, MN
· Provided support and care to woman and their children
· Provided advocacy and develop individual safety plans with clients
· Planned self-care/safety planning activities and goals with woman
· Provide information/referrals to woman and their children
· Facilitate support and house groups/meetings
· Help to facilitate and arrange for emergency medical services or law enforcement services as needed
Catholic Charities-Family Advocate 2005-2006
Rochester, MN
· Used a variety of approaches to support families of poverty
· Providing basic needs to individuals and advocacy to address systemic poverty
· Providing services to families through housing, health care, and disaster relief
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Semcac
04.2023 - Current
Early Head Start Teacher
Families First Of Minnesota
08.2020 - 04.2023
Family Access Center Monitor
Family Service Rochester
06.2020 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With Early Childhood Emphasis
Winona State University
High School Diploma -
Byron High School
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