Sasha Strand
Boscawen,New Hampshire
Summary
Accomplised at helping families utilize program resources and personalized assistance to become stronger and more effective units. Proficient in supporting parents in making key decisions and adopting proactive approach to educational needs. Advanced skills in child plus and Teaching Strategies. Detail-oriented and methodical family support professional with good understanding of needs of children and parents. Kind and genuine person with good communication, organizational and planning abilities. Compassionate and knowledgeable Home Visitor successful at improving socialization, school involvement and parental effectiveness. Dedicated to continuous professional improvement and providing comprehensive support to program participants. Offering 20 years of related experience. Compassionate Home Visitor adept at conducting weekly home visits, updating charts and maintaining master records. Well-versed in coordinating referrals and processing enrollments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Visitor
Belknap-Merrimack Community Action Program
09.2017 - Current
- Recruited families and built positive relationships with parents in order to support parenting roles.
- Conducted weekly home visits to assess conditions.
- Coordinated resources and program referrals to support family needs.
- Maintained current assessments of families and children and prepared daily portfolios.
- Helped to educate parents and assisted with educational planning and decision making for children.
- Assisted with crisis intervention services by performing emergency assessments.
- Visited over [Number] homes per week to inspect independent living situations, home safety, proper hygiene and vocational opportunities.10
- Prepared monthly calendars with educational needs and activities.
Preschool Teacher
Primrose School At Bedford Hills
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Title One Coordinator/ AfterSchool Program DIrecto
Merrimack Valley Daycare
06.2009 - 10.2016
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
Preschool Teacher/Center Director
Institute For Learning
01.2000 - 06.2009
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised 12 children through entire school day.
- Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Oversaw daily running of childcare program
Preschool Teacher
Easy To Be Me
12.1995 - 01.2000
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Assisted and supervised 16 children through entire school day.
- Key Holder
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Wheelock College
Boston, MABachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
College of Lifelong Learning UNH
Durham NH06.2001
Skills
- Family and Child Assessments
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Recreational Activities
- Data Collection and Entry
- Referral Coordination
Timeline
Home Visitor
Belknap-Merrimack Community Action Program
09.2017 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Primrose School At Bedford Hills
10.2016 - 09.2017
Title One Coordinator/ AfterSchool Program DIrecto
Merrimack Valley Daycare
06.2009 - 10.2016
Preschool Teacher/Center Director
Institute For Learning
01.2000 - 06.2009
Preschool Teacher
Easy To Be Me
12.1995 - 01.2000
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Wheelock College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
College of Lifelong Learning UNH
Similar Profiles
Tracy DubreuilTracy Dubreuil
Administrative Assistant- Affordable Housing at Community Action Program Belknap-MerrimackAdministrative Assistant- Affordable Housing at Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack
Antonio MillerAntonio Miller
NA at Hampton Roads Community Action Program Whole Family Employment ProgramNA at Hampton Roads Community Action Program Whole Family Employment Program
Kelly FlahertyKelly Flaherty
Associate Preschool Teacher at Eastbay Community Action ProgramAssociate Preschool Teacher at Eastbay Community Action Program
Autumn BlasdellAutumn Blasdell
Personal Assistant at Caleb CharnleyPersonal Assistant at Caleb Charnley
Frank TobineFrank Tobine
Line Manager at Velcro USALine Manager at Velcro USA