Sarah Sommer
Denville,NJ
Summary
I am a kind and compassionate team player, who is eager to get back out there and help support my family having not worked for quite some time. I have varied past work experience but mostly working with kids- some with special needs, but I have tons and tons of lived experience with mental health (particularly along with neurodiversity) and I greatly would like to use what I have gone through and learned and healed from to support others with these struggles. I am extremely passionate about giving back to this community.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Nanny
Caroline Junnakar
Jersey City, New Jersey
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed nurturing routines to support infant's emotional and physical development.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, adhering to dietary guidelines for infants.
- Coordinated daily activities, including playtime and nap schedules, for optimal development
- Assisted parents in establishing and maintaining routines for the infant, including feeding, bathing, and sleeping
- Provided stimulating activities to encourage physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
Assistant to Occupational Therapist
Marie Leo
New York, New York
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Worked with kids with developmental delays ages two to ten with fine and gross motor skills, reading, letter, sound, number work, as well as providing emotional support to these children.
- Also cleaning and organizing the office and gym space, and tasks such as filings and occasional errand running.
Nanny
Susan Spanger
Weehawken, New Jersey
11.2008 - 06.2009
- Took care of a baby starting at 3 months.
- Duties included practical care such as preparing meals, changing diapers, bath-time etc, as well as doing activities such as baby yoga, reading and singing.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to enhance children's socialization opportunities.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry or meal preparation.
- Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual and motor skills development.
Primary Assistant Teacher
Montessori School of Denver
Denver, Colorado
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Worked in a Montessori classroom setting with children ages three to six.
- Duties included setting up works, helping in the creation of works, light cleaning, snack/lunch preparation, arts and crafts, nap time, story times, singing/group times, overseeing playground time, working in the after school primary program, generally helping foster the physical, mental, emotional and academic growth of kids ages three to six.
- Facilitated engaging learning activities for diverse groups of children.
- Assisted in classroom management and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
Nanny
07.2006 - 09.2007
- Took care of kids ages two, four and five.
- Duties included practical care- light housekeeping, preparing meals, changing diapers etc, as well as doing activities such as sound color, shape play, singing, walks in the park, water play, arts and craft activities, helping with kindergarten level schoolwork, baking etc.
Education
Makeup/Hair/Portfolio Management -
Makeup Designory
NYCPsychology Major -
University of Colorado at Boulder
05.2006
Skills
Empathetic
Effective communication skills
Patient but active listener
Flexible and adaptable
Non-judgmental and open minded
Ethical and trustworthy
Fostering self advocacy and hope
Able to help de-escalate, including in crisis situations
First aid and CPR (and willing to update)
References
- Marie Leo, OT I worked for, 212-866-9566
- Allison Wegrzyn, co worker/asst teacher in classroom with me,( 303) 669-7231
- Melissa Vechiarelli (201) 477-4488 (close family friend who I have babysat for)
- Sara Sacco, long term friend who shares mental health struggles and is very familiar with mine, fellow NAMI etc (917) 805-0481
- Jennifer Skolsky, another friend like above, (201) 566-1973
Timeline
Infant Nanny
Caroline Junnakar
04.2015 - 06.2016
Assistant to Occupational Therapist
Marie Leo
08.2010 - 06.2012
Nanny
Susan Spanger
11.2008 - 06.2009
Primary Assistant Teacher
Montessori School of Denver
08.2007 - 08.2008
Nanny
07.2006 - 09.2007
Makeup/Hair/Portfolio Management -
Makeup Designory
Psychology Major -
University of Colorado at Boulder