Sarah Winslow
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in behavioral support, adept at fostering emotional regulation and independence in youth. Proven ability to build trusting relationships and collaborate effectively with teams, ensuring a safe and structured environment. Skilled in trauma-informed care and conflict resolution, enhancing client well-being and satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Therapist
Kids Overcoming, LLC
Portland, OR
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Provided one-on-one behavioral support and skill-building interventions for youth, ages 3-8, using individualized treatment approaches
- Applied trauma-informed and person-centered approaches to support youth goals and overall well-being
- Built trusting relationships while supporting emotional regulation, healthy coping skills, and positive behavior development
- Managed challenging behaviors with professionalism, empathy, and consistency while maintaining a safe environment
- Implemented strategies from safety training to de-escalate and safely manage a child's physically aggressive behavior.
- Facilitated development of daily living skills and routines to promote client independence
- Taught and helped children develop new verbal, communication and social skills necessary for living healthy lifestyles.
- Established a safe, supportive environment for clients to process and express difficult emotions or behaviors
- Documented client progress and collaborated with families and interdisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive support
- Maintained accurate records of clinical progress notes detailing all relevant information from each session.
- Participated in regular team meetings with supervisors and other clinicians to discuss case progress.
Server
Serratto
Portland, OR
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Built positive relationships with diverse guests through attentive communication and individualized service, enhancing guest satisfaction
- Delivered attentive service while communicating effectively across teams and with customers
- Demonstrated flexibility and strong problem-solving skills in supporting guest needs, contributing to a welcoming environment
- Maintained calm, professional responses in fast-paced, unpredictable situations, effectively balancing competing priorities to ensure service continuity
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities and maintained attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Displayed reliability and organization in managing tasks effectively during busy periods.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Portland State University
Portland, ORAssociate Degree -
Portland Community College
Portland, ORSkills
- Behavioral Support & Skill Development
- Communication & Documentation
- De-escalation
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Youth Mentorship & Relationship Building
- Independent Living Skills Support
- Team Collaboration
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Conflict Resolution
- Emotional regulation
- Interpersonal skills
- Professional demeanor
- Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
Timeline
Server
Serratto
03.2019 - 03.2020
Behavioral Therapist
Kids Overcoming, LLC
01.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Portland State University
Associate Degree -
Portland Community College