SARAH ROSEN- STROM

• Contributed as a volunteer by reviewing and providing detailed feedback on content for the MSD handbook and guidelines, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and accessibility.

• Provided case management, legal advocacy, and skill development coaching to a diverse population within the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) community.
• Offered consultation on legal matters related to the Department of Education, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and applicable federal and state laws.

• Provided confidential emotional support to Deaf, Hard of Hearing (DHH), and Child of Deaf Adult (CODA) callers using culturally responsive communication in American Sign Language (ASL), demonstrating empathy, respect, and active listening.
• Accurately documented each interaction through detailed and effective crisis line reports.

Coordinated schedules for Deaf volunteers and interpreters to ensure coverage.

Assigned ASL interpreters to appointments and workshops for diverse Deaf patrons.

• Facilitated communication between Deaf patrons and interpreters during events.
• Managed logistics for effective collaboration among interpreters and Deaf participants.

Served as a DHH teacher across elementary and middle schools.

Delivered academic support to DHH students in mainstream classes.

• Facilitated integration of DHH students into general education settings.
• Collaborated with educators to adapt curriculum for diverse learning needs.

Instructed American Sign Language I and II courses, enhancing student language acquisition.

Ensured compliance with accommodations for students within Disabled Student Programs and Services.

Conducted behavior evaluations for new diverse students at CSDR as required.

Served as behavior consultant for dormitories, school staff, and parents regarding behavioral concerns.

Collaborated with department Principals, Dormitory Supervisors, and School Counselors to address behavior issues.

Participated in IEP meetings to participate and develop Positive Support Plans for individual students.

Performed Functional Analysis Assessments on students upon request.

Delivered in-service training on behavioral issues, programming, and data interpretation to staff.

Designed alternative strategies alongside teachers and students to replace inappropriate behaviors.

Developed and implemented Emergency Intervention Plans when necessary.

Counseled over 50 deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf/blind clients of various ages and backgrounds.

Drafted quarterly mental health evaluations and assessments for clients.

Executed individual, group, family, and couples therapy sessions.

Provided case management and translation services for client assistance.

Traveled to rural areas to deliver direct services to clients outside Pima County.

Collaborated with external staff to implement contractual projects with a tripod school for DHH and CODA.

Coordinated educational workshops to enhance client knowledge and skills.

Participated in weekly intake and clinical meetings for service improvement.

Adapted instructor content to align with students' preferred language modes.

Maintained strict confidentiality regarding assignment-related information.