Sarah Smith
Kohler,WI
Summary
Adaptable Substitute Teacher with background in K-12 education, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in classroom management, lesson plan adaptation, and student engagement strategies. Excel at communication, flexibility, and empathy, ensuring positive learning environments and effective instruction across diverse classroom settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kohler Public Schools
Kohler, WI
10.2021 - Current
- Delivered engaging lessons to diverse K-12 students across various subjects.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement and effective communication.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to ensure curriculum continuity and support.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance student learning experiences.
Case Manager
Bridgeway House
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
12.2012 - 12.2013
- Assessed client needs and developed personalized care plans.
- Coordinated services among healthcare providers and community resources.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and support teams.
- Conducted regular follow-up meetings to monitor client well-being.
- Advocated for clients' rights and access to necessary services.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to clients in need.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case updates and strategies.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lakeland College
Sheboygan, Wisconsin 09.2008 - 12.2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Educational technology
- Progress monitoring
- Empathy building
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Creative problem solving
- Student engagement
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kohler Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
Case Manager
Bridgeway House
12.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lakeland College
09.2008 - 12.2012