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Savannah Blackford

Savannah Blackford

Templeton

Summary

As a passionate and dedicated educator, I am excited about the opportunity to inspire and foster a love of learning in young minds. With a strong foundation in child development and educational best practices, I strive to create a supportive and engaging classroom environment where students feel safe, valued, and excited to explore new concepts. I believe that every child has the potential to succeed, and I am committed to providing individualized support to help each student reach their full potential. Through a mix of creative lesson plans, hands-on activities, and open communication with both students and parents, I aim to cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, and confidence in my students. With a strong focus on building positive relationships, I am passionate about creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, encourages collaboration, and develops both academic and social-emotional skills. I am eager to contribute my skills and enthusiasm to a school community that values growth, innovation, and the importance of shaping the next generation. I am always open to new teaching strategies and believe in continuous learning and professional development. My goal is to make a meaningful impact on my students' lives and help them grow not just as learners, but as compassionate, responsible individuals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

TEMPLETON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
10.2024 - Current
  • Follow Lesson Plans: Implement the teacher’s lesson plans effectively, ensuring that students stay on task and cover the planned curriculum
  • Manage Classroom Behavior: Maintain classroom discipline and foster a positive learning environment by ensuring students follow school rules and procedures
  • Ensure Student Safety: Supervise students during breaks, lunchtime, and other non-classroom activities, ensuring their safety at all times
  • Provide Instruction and Support: Assist students in understanding the lesson, offering additional help when necessary to students who may need extra support
  • Monitor Student Progress: Observe and assess students’ work, providing feedback as appropriate, and reporting any concerns to the regular teacher
  • Communicate with School Staff: Report to the school administration or other staff members as needed regarding classroom issues or concerns, and follow any special instructions or procedures for the day
  • Maintain Classroom Order: Keep students on task and minimize disruptions by utilizing effective classroom management techniques
  • Complete Administrative Tasks: Record student attendance, complete any required reports, and ensure that any notes or materials are left for the regular teacher
  • Adapt to Changing Situations: Be flexible and ready to handle unforeseen circumstances, such as students needing extra support or other disruptions
  • Support Extra-Curricular Activities: Supervise or assist with extra-curricular activities, such as recess or lunchtime duties, if required
  • Maintain Professionalism: Represent the school with professionalism, adhering to the school’s policies and procedures while interacting respectfully with students, staff, and parents

Child Development Specialist

Associates in Early Intervention
06.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Central Coast, Ca
  • Assessing Developmental Needs: Conduct comprehensive developmental assessments to identify children’s strengths, challenges, and specific areas requiring intervention
  • Evaluate communication, cognitive, motor, social-emotional, and adaptive development
  • Individualized Intervention Planning: Develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) in collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams
  • Tailor therapeutic activities and strategies to meet the unique needs of each child based on developmental assessments
  • Providing Direct Services: Deliver developmentally appropriate therapy and interventions in areas such as speech and language, motor skills, social-emotional development, and cognitive skills
  • Support the child in reaching developmental milestones and enhance their independence through targeted activities
  • Parent and Caregiver Support: Educate and coach parents/caregivers on strategies to support their child's growth and development at home
  • Empower families with practical tools to foster a positive developmental environment for their child
  • Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams: Work closely with speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other professionals to ensure integrated care and services
  • Participate in team meetings to discuss progress, adjust goals, and ensure the child’s needs are being met
  • Progress Monitoring and Documentation: Regularly monitor and track the child’s progress toward meeting developmental goals
  • Maintain accurate, confidential records of interventions, progress reports, and family communication
  • Advocacy: Advocate for children with developmental delays and their families to ensure they receive appropriate services and support
  • Central Coast, Ca

Registrar

State of California
06.2023 - 04.2025
  • Company Overview: Registrar at Adult School within State Prison
  • Efficiently tracked down and organized transcripts for incarcerated students, ensuring accurate and up-to-date academic records
  • Filed paperwork meticulously, maintaining a well-organized and easily accessible system for all student documents
  • Assisted in generating reports to track student progress, providing valuable insights for educational planning and decision-making
  • Skillfully answered and directed phone calls, demonstrating excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Utilized advanced scanning technology to digitize academic records, streamlining the retrieval process and reducing paper waste
  • Monitored and tracked students' academic progress, providing timely updates to instructors and administrators for effective educational support and intervention
  • Registrar at Adult School within State Prison

Administrative Assistant

State of California
03.2020 - 04.2025
  • Company Overview: Administrative Assistant at Correctional Institutions
  • Efficiently filed paperwork, ensuring accurate organization and easy retrieval of important documents
  • Meticulously tracked reports, maintaining a comprehensive system to monitor and update critical information
  • Professionally answered and directed phone calls, providing prompt and courteous assistance to callers and visitors
  • Collaborated closely with the correctional captain, offering administrative support and contributing to the smooth operation of daily tasks
  • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all administrative tasks
  • Utilized strong organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meeting deadlines consistently
  • Maintained strict confidentiality and adhered to all security protocols, respecting the sensitivity and privacy of correctional facility operations
  • Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and superiors, promoting a collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Actively contributed to process improvements, suggesting and implementing innovative ideas to enhance administrative efficiency
  • Consistently upheld a professional demeanor and displayed excellent communication skills when interacting with staff, inmates, and external stakeholders
  • Administrative Assistant at Correctional Institutions

Teaching Assistant

State of California
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Company Overview: Teaching Assistant for Developmentally Disabled Inmates
  • Classroom Management: Assisting the teacher in maintaining discipline and order within the classroom, ensuring a safe and secure learning environment for both students and staff
  • Academic Support: Providing individualized or group assistance to students in their academic pursuits, including helping with assignments, explaining concepts, and offering guidance on study skills
  • Lesson Preparation: Collaborating with the teacher to prepare lesson materials, gather resources, and adapt instructional strategies to meet the unique needs and challenges of incarcerated students
  • Proctoring Exams: Assisting in the administration and proctoring of exams, ensuring fairness and integrity in the assessment process
  • Record-Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress, adhering to any specific protocols or regulations set by the correctional facility or educational institution
  • Rehabilitation Support: Supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration efforts by fostering a positive and supportive learning environment, promoting personal growth, and encouraging critical thinking and self-reflection
  • Communication: Facilitating effective communication between the teacher, students, and correctional facility staff, ensuring that any relevant information or concerns are appropriately addressed
  • Teaching Assistant for Developmentally Disabled Inmates

Special Education Bus Aide

Rosedale Union School District
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Company Overview: Bakersfield, California, United States
  • Monitor and assist students with special medical, physical, and mental health needs
  • Administer medication
  • Log all medically necessary paperwork
  • Physically assist students as needed
  • Assist driver with behavior issues
  • Maintain cleanliness of bus
  • Document and report all unusual occurrences to supervisory staff
  • Bakersfield, California, United States

Education

Education - Teaching

Los Angeles Pacific University
12.2024

Liberal Arts and Sciences - Liberal Studies

Fresno Pacific University
05.2022

High School Diploma - undefined

Frontier High School
Bakersfield, Ca
05.2016

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

TEMPLETON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
10.2024 - Current

Child Development Specialist

Associates in Early Intervention
06.2024 - Current

Registrar

State of California
06.2023 - 04.2025

Administrative Assistant

State of California
03.2020 - 04.2025

Teaching Assistant

State of California
07.2019 - 03.2020

Special Education Bus Aide

Rosedale Union School District
08.2017 - 05.2019

Liberal Arts and Sciences - Liberal Studies

Fresno Pacific University

High School Diploma - undefined

Frontier High School

Education - Teaching

Los Angeles Pacific University
Savannah Blackford