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Sarah Laughlin

Tehachapi,CA

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional and Lead Tutor at Advance Kids, adept in progress monitoring and enhancing social development. Successfully implemented Applied Behavior Analysis, significantly improving individual student outcomes. Excelled in creating adaptive learning environments and training peers, showcasing strong verbal communication and life skills development expertise.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Tompkins Elementary School
09.2019 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Oversaw students in various learning environments.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.

Lead Tutor

Advance Kids
07.2005 - 01.2013

Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis techniques to children with an Autism diagnosis in an in-home or school setting.

Trained tutors to work one-on-one with children following lessons tailored to their individual needs based on goals written by board certified Behavior Analysts.

Wrote lesson plans, made visual materials for lessons, and maintained accuracy of lesson binders.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
05-2025

Associate of Science - Human Biology

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
05-2021

Skills

  • Progress Monitoring
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Life Skills Development
  • Social development support
  • Toileting assistance
  • Mobility Assistance

Additional Information

Currently serving on the Student Advisory Committee for my pathway since 2023.

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Tompkins Elementary School
09.2019 - 05.2022

Lead Tutor

Advance Kids
07.2005 - 01.2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bakersfield College

Associate of Science - Human Biology

Bakersfield College
Sarah Laughlin