SARAH SYDORIW
Rome,NY
Summary
Dedicated, energetic, and goal-driven individual with seven years of student service experience in educational settings including four years working with special education students grades K-12 in an intense management needs program. Assisted students and the general public achieve their goals, maximize their strengths and overcome individual challenges, and maintain positive student relationships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Oriskany Jr./Sr. High School
09.2021 - Current
- Implementation of the Sonday System Reading program to facilitate student learning achievements in reading and writing
- Administer the Read to Achieve initiative to small group RTI classes to enhance student reading comprehension
- Contributing member of the Instructional Support Team reporting on student progress including STAR data and RTI Edge data
- Provided accurate state and federally required testing accommodations to special education students
- Supervised a Learning Center period to ensure student success and progress
- Co-advisor of the Positivity Project for the 2022-2023 school year
- Assisted in supervision and substitute duties as needed by the school district.
Community Outreach Specialist
Madison Oneida BOCES
10.2017 - 08.2021
- Provided behavioral support for and counseled students in crisis regarding positive life choices and ways to succeed as part of the chain of command for grades K-12 within the 8-1-1 intense management needs program
- Responsible point person to coordinate community outreach activities with staff and students that enhance student understanding of responsibility, compassion, empathy, and dedication while maintaining a communication network between school districts and social service agencies
- Coordinated and completed intake procedures and reintegration meetings for all Special Program students, grades K-12 including communication with component and non-component district personnel
- Coordinated all field trips and holiday events for grades K-12 Special Programs
- Served as co-facilitator for campus PBIS committee (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) and co-facilitator of the Youth Leadership committee
- Attended weekly case management meetings, high school meetings, middle school meetings, and elementary meetings in order to report on student needs and success
- Led, organized, and supported Initial Response Team (IRT) model by providing and reporting student information to probation, social workers, and outside agency members and attended court proceedings when needed.
Education
Master of Science in Education: Special Education 7 to 12 Generalist -
State University of New York At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY05.2024
Master of Arts: Human Services -
The University of the Rockies
Colorado Springs, CO09.2013
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology -
State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY05.2009
Related Experience
- NYS Office of Children and Family Services, Office Assistant, Utica, NY, 01/2015-09/2017
- Mohawk Valley Community College, Educational Opportunity Outreach Specialist, Utica, NY, 03/2014-10/2014
- Kids Oneida, Case Planner, Rome, NY, 11/2012-03/2014
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Oriskany Jr./Sr. High School
09.2021 - Current
Community Outreach Specialist
Madison Oneida BOCES
10.2017 - 08.2021
Master of Science in Education: Special Education 7 to 12 Generalist -
State University of New York At Plattsburgh
Master of Arts: Human Services -
The University of the Rockies
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology -
State University of New York at Oswego
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