Sarah Sannicolas
Bay City,MI
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience as a Paraeducator at Essexville Hampton Public Schools, skilled in behavior intervention and conflict resolution. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through effective communication and collaboration. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment while maintaining meticulous records and implementing individualized support plans.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Essexville Hampton Public Schools
Essexville, Michigan
04.2024 - Current
- Provides one-on-one assistance to students with classroom activities, lessons and other tasks during the school day
- Assists teachers in delivering specific supports, as indicated in Individualized Education Plans
- Collects and records accurate and detailed behavioral data
- Collaborates with teachers, administration and Behavior Support Specialists to develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans
- Uses de-escalation strategies to facilitate conflict resolutions and help to ensure the safety of students and staff
Michigan Home Help Chore Provider
Self-Employed
Bay City, Michigan
10.2015 - Current
- Provides in-home assistance with daily tasks and personal care to disabled clients
- Performs housekeeping and laundry duties
- Plans and prepares nutritious meals and snacks for clients
- Assists with bathing, dressing and grooming
- Completes grocery shopping and other errands
- Provides transportation and assistance for medical and other appointments
Pharmacy Technician
Sav-On Drugs
Montrose, Michigan
05.2005 - 10.2015
- Completed data entry
- Submitted and reconciled insurance claims
- Answered, managed and redirected incoming and outgoing calls on multiple lines while recording accurate messages
- Ordered and distributed pharmacy and office supplies
- Dispensed prescription medications to patients
- Provided exceptional customer service
- Completed sales transactions on a cash register
- Delivered prescriptions to group home facilities and individual patients’ homes
- Maintained patient confidentiality
Pharmacy Technician
Birch Run Drugs
Birch Run, Michigan
03.2001 - 09.2004
- Prepared and delivered daily cash deposits
- Managed accounts payable and receivable
- Completed data entry
- Submitted and reconciled insurance claims
- Answered, managed and redirected incoming and outgoing calls on multiple lines while recording accurate messages
- Ordered and distributed pharmacy, office and store supplies
- Provided exceptional customer service
- Completed sales transactions on a cash register
- Maintained patient confidentiality
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Integrative Studies, Teaching Pathways
The University of Olivet
Olivet, Michigan08-2025
171 Credits Earned Towards Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MichiganAssociate of Arts - General Studies
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, Michigan12-2010
Skills
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Lesson planning
- Behavior intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Organization
- Collaboration
- Fluent user of American Sign Language
Relevant Experience
Practicum | September, 2024 - April, 2025
- Observed and learned from various experienced educators providing instruction to students in special and general education classrooms at multiple school districts
- Gained extensive knowledge about diverse teaching and learning styles, instructional delivery methods, classroom design and classroom management techniques
- Designed and taught 2nd grade reading and writing lessons and led reading intervention groups
Service Learning Experience | September, 2024 - December, 2024
Boys and Girls Club Great Lakes Bay Region | Essexville, Michigan
- Created and a led an after school program teaching American Sign language to 2nd and 4th grade students
Student Teaching | January 2014 - April 2014
Edgerton Elementary School | Clio, Michigan
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives
- Managed classroom behavior using established rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Evaluated student work, provided feedback, and tracked their progress over time
- Participated in professional development workshops and seminars related to education and teaching methods
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss students' progress and strategies for improvement
Field Experience |September, 2012 - December, 2012
Pinehurst Elementary | Montague Elementary | Mt. Morris Middle School | Mt. Morris, Michigan
- Assisted Art teachers in designing and delivering engaging lessons for Kindergarten through 8th grade students
- Provided support to students as they completed a variety of mixed media art projects
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certified August 13, 2024
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Essexville Hampton Public Schools
04.2024 - Current
Michigan Home Help Chore Provider
Self-Employed
10.2015 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Sav-On Drugs
05.2005 - 10.2015
Pharmacy Technician
Birch Run Drugs
03.2001 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Integrative Studies, Teaching Pathways
The University of Olivet
171 Credits Earned Towards Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Michigan-Flint
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
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