Sarah Young
Liberty Hill
Summary
Special Education professional with proven skills in AAC device facilitation, individualized education planning, and crisis intervention techniques. Successfully led the ESLE program, developing impactful lesson plans for students with low incidence disabilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Liberty Hill ISD
Liberty Hill
08.2021 - Current
- Supported LIDS students with low incidence disabilities and autism, fostering individualized learning.
- Can facilitate 3 different AAC - Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices. LAMP, Proloquo2go, and TD Snap
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Led development and implementation of ESLE - Early Structured Learning Environment in response to urgent program needs from October to May 2023.
- Planned and executed weekly lessons independently, aligning with SAVVAS curriculum standards.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
Early Intervention Specialist
The Warren Center
Richardson
06.2009 - 03.2018
- Coordinated intake processes for new clients to ensure timely access to services.
- Served families and children 0-3 with developmental delays and disabilities
- Developed Individualized Family Service Plans/goals in collaboration with OT, PT, and STs to address specific developmental needs.
- Managed client cases and resources to optimize support for families.
- Assessed children using 4 different protocols
- Worked with translators, that i now know and can lead with medium Spanish.
- Have experience working with cultures from all over the world
- Transition Coordinator
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Sciences- Child And Family Studies
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX12-2008
Skills
- Applied behavior analysis
- AAC device facilitation
- Education planning
- Early childhood assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Social skills development
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Liberty Hill ISD
08.2021 - Current
Early Intervention Specialist
The Warren Center
06.2009 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Human Sciences- Child And Family Studies
Tarleton State University