Sarah Winterton
Port Richey
Summary
Versatile Instructor recognized for engaging students and delivering powerful lectures to inspire and educate. Organized and focused professional willing to go extra mile to help students utilize skills that are taught. Establishes and communicates clear objectives and evaluates progress. Instructs and monitors students in use of learning materials and equipment. Detail-oriented and compassionate with extensive knowledge in various subjects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCM Instructor
Independently Employed
Port Richey
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinated instructional materials and resources effectively.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to improve engagement.
- Collaborated with community organizations to expand educational offerings.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Attended meetings, training and activities to enhance skills and credentials.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
- Implemented instructional materials and curriculum to meet specific program needs.
- Kept up-to-date with advancements in subject area knowledge by attending conferences or workshops.
- Coordinated and facilitated training, encouraging group participation and ownership.
- Maintained accurate records to comply with federal, state and local standards.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners.
RBT
Infinity ABA Therapy & Autism Services
Brooksville
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted in implementing individualized treatment plans for clients with autism.
- Collaborated with therapists to monitor client progress during sessions.
- Supported clients in developing social skills through structured activities.
- Maintained accurate records of client behaviors and interventions used.
- Communicated effectively with families about client needs and progress.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss strategies and share insights.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Provided 1, 1 intervention for clients with autism spectrum disorder, following the specific guidelines of their individualized behavior plans.
- Collaborated with other professionals including BCBAs, teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists to ensure best practices are being implemented for each client.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or visual cues as needed to facilitate learning opportunities for clients.
- Implemented interventions outlined in behavior plans with precision and accuracy.
- Utilized a variety of positive reinforcement techniques such as praise, rewards, tangible items, activity privileges, to reinforce appropriate behavior.
- Assisted in developing positive behavior support plans to promote desired behaviors and decrease problem behaviors.
- Observed clients throughout sessions to identify potential triggers of problem behaviors or areas needing improvement.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
RBT
Divino ABA
Port Richey
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in implementing individualized treatment plans for clients with autism.
- Collaborated with therapists to monitor client progress during sessions.
- Supported clients in developing social skills through structured activities.
Office Manager
BAC LLC
Tampa
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Oversaw daily office operations to ensure smooth workflow.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for efficient document retrieval.
- Handled correspondence and communications promptly and professionally.
- Implemented office procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
Education
Thomas Jefferson High School
Tampa, FloridaSkills
- Curriculum development
- Behavior intervention
- Instructional design
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Informative lectures
- Detailed instruction
- Special needs teaching
- Group and individual instruction
- Client documentation
- Social skills development
- Positive reinforcement
- Community collaboration
- Team coordination
- Task prioritization
- Problem solving
- Record keeping
- Natural environment training
- Transition planning
- Behavior reduction strategies
- Motor skills development
- Parent collaboration
- Prompting techniques
- Functional communication training
- Reinforcement strategies
- Peer interaction
- Emotional regulation
- Data collection
- Visual supports
- Verbal behavior training
- Prompting strategies
- Direct instruction
- Collaboration with professionals
- Reinforcement procedures
- Self-management strategies
- Activity schedules
- Data collection and analysis
- Treatment implementation
- Relationship building
- Leisure skills training
- Client engagement
- Document conditions
- HIPAA requirements
Certification
- PCM Instructor
- RBT Certified
- HIPAA
- First aid and cpr
- 10+ years experience in group homes
- Excellent report writing
- Very good communication skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RBT
Infinity ABA Therapy & Autism Services
01.2025 - 01.2026
RBT
Divino ABA
09.2024 - 12.2024
PCM Instructor
Independently Employed
04.2023 - Current
Office Manager
BAC LLC
02.2023 - 09.2024
Thomas Jefferson High School