Sarah Prushing
williamsport
Summary
Special Education Support Specialist with strong background in fostering inclusive learning environments. Skilled in behavior management, individualized instruction, and supporting diverse needs. Known for effective collaboration with educators and flexibility in dynamic situations. Highly reliable with focus on achieving positive outcomes for students. I love what i do.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Teays Valley School District
Ashville, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Supported individualized education plans by implementing tailored strategies for diverse learning needs.
- Assisted teachers in classroom management, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all students.
- Collaborated with specialists to adapt curriculum materials, enhancing accessibility for students with disabilities.
- Monitored student progress and behavior, providing feedback to educators for effective intervention strategies.
- Led small group sessions focused on academic support, ensuring alignment with individualized education goals.
- Developed engaging activities that promote social skills and peer interaction among students with varying abilities.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
Event Planner
Party Planner
Williamsport, USA
05.2013 - Current
- Promote my business, Take orders, Plan parties/Events in detail from Venue to the small details on the tables to the food served.
Account Manager
Discover Financial Services
New Albany, USA
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Answer up to 100 calls a day.
- Make Payments, Alter Payments, Reissue cards, change personal information on accounts.
- Discuss Balance Transfers, Annual Percentage rates and Interest with Customers.
- Assisting customers via Chat as well online.
- Lead Team Leader for our 'My Voice' Team. This includes holding meetings with my colleagues and getting their opinions on subjects at hand the current month and reporting back to the Head Lead during our monthly 'Voice' meetings.
CNA (Certified Nurses Aide)
Constance Care Home Health Care
Circleville, USA
11.2010 - 06.2019
- Help patients with any personal or home care needs.
- Shopping, paying bills, shopping or taking them to doctor appointments.
- Any needs they needed assisting with.
Education
Certified Nurses Aide License - Certification for CN
Pickaway Ross
Chillicothe, OH11.2010
High School Diploma - General Courses
Logan Elm
Circleville, OH01.2009
Skills
- Great customer service etiquette
- People skills
- Empathetic
- Kind
- Organized
- Punctual
- Team player
- Leader material
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Collaboration with teachers
- Progress monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Teaching and instruction
- Instructional support
- Student supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Nonverbal communication
- Reading instruction
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Teays Valley School District
08.2024 - Current
Account Manager
Discover Financial Services
09.2022 - 10.2023
Event Planner
Party Planner
05.2013 - Current
CNA (Certified Nurses Aide)
Constance Care Home Health Care
11.2010 - 06.2019
High School Diploma - General Courses
Logan Elm
Certified Nurses Aide License - Certification for CN
Pickaway Ross