Sarah Kauffman
Summary
As a dedicated and motivated student of Social Work, I am eager to contribute my work experience, academic background, strong work ethic, and passion for just and fair public policy as a Research Assistant. I am seeking an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and further develop my skills in implementing data tools, analyzing data, and making meaning of research findings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Sunnyside Unified School District
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Provided educational support services to students with emotional, intellectual, and physical disabilities.
- Assisted families in accessing resources offered by the school district and in the community.
- Identified, analyzed, and interpreted student educational and behavioral data to support growth and learning.
Early Childhood Educator
Casa De Los Ninos
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to meet each child's needs.
- Utilized developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Esperanza De Vida
07.2015 - 12.2016
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Created and implemented community-based programs to meet the needs of children and families in the community.
- Documented and analyzed the performance of different programs in order to make proactive decisions about services.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand funding and access to social and community services.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
California State Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Interdisciplinary Teaching
Liberty Elementary
Lynchburg, VA07.2020
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Development
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA09.2019
Skills
- Advocacy
- Data Collection and Management
- Program Promotion
- Community Engagement
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Team Collaboration
Trainings
- 60 Hours of Crisis Intervention and Victimology Training
- 120 Hours of Trauma Informed Care Training
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Sunnyside Unified School District
07.2020 - 05.2022
Early Childhood Educator
Casa De Los Ninos
01.2019 - 11.2019
Community Outreach Coordinator
Esperanza De Vida
07.2015 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Social Work
California State Long Beach
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Interdisciplinary Teaching
Liberty Elementary
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Development
Liberty University
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