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Sierra Wright

Immokalee,FL

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse and differentiated lessons for intensive readers and students with ESE services. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop literacy, social and learning skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

ESE Inclusion Teacher, Immokalee Middle School

COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Naples, FL
08.2021 - Current
  • 6-8th grade ESE inclusion teacher with a case load of 25-30 students in a Title I migrant community
  • Assessing eligibility of ESE services, creating and updating IEP’s and re-evaluations, tracking students’ progress, completing quarterly reports, and reevaluating IEP goals and accommodations
  • Being a support facilitator to general education teachers by scaffolding activities and providing differentiated instruction
  • Keeping in contact with parents/guardians, general educators, and appropriate parties on student behavior and academic progress
  • Attending appropriate ESE meetings and special education trainings
  • Administer diagnostic, classroom and state assessments

Visitation Monitor

CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER OF COLLIER COUNTY
Naples, FL
06.2021 - Current
  • Oversee court order visitation for dependency, divorce and domestic violence cases
  • Complete intakes, schedule visits and prepare a safe environment for families to fulfill ordered visit
  • Ensure clients follow agreed upon rules and policies while using services, either on-site or off
  • Addressing notable concerns regarding a parent or child physical, emotional, or mental wellbeing
  • Provide support to “perpetrating parent” on best ways to cultivate and/or maintain a healthy nurturing relationship while fulfilling court ordered case plan

Academic Mentor

FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOREVER
Naples, FL
06.2019 - Current
  • Part-time academic mentor to K-9th grade students’ afterschool and during the summer
  • Setting academic goals for students affected by sudden home placement change, parental separation, or traumatic events
  • Working one-on-one with children up to 2 hours per week on varying subjects or skills (i.e Reading, language arts, math, science, comprehension)
  • Helping child with organization and time management
  • Analyzing pre and post testing to accurately assess students’ specific needs, growth, or deficits
  • Keeping in communication with parents/guardians, Guardian Ad Litem, case managers, teachers and school staff regarding students’ academic progress
  • Updated by relevant parties on students’ social emotional concerns when necessary

Adult Educator/Summer Camp Instructor

GRACEPLACE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Naples, FL
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Facilitating the adult Bright Beginnings program which is designed to cultivate confident, capable, and literate parents when guiding their child through the crucial years of early development
  • Approximately 10-12 adult students per class, seen twice a week through the 2020-21 SY
  • Skills and strategies are introduced regarding physical, cognitive, and emotional health, as well as early literacy and math development
  • Trained in and facilitated additional programs including the Conscious Discipline model by Dr Becky Bailey and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families by Stephen Covey
  • Engaged in wellness activities and Parent Café support style groups
  • Modeled and provided parents with arts and craft ideas, free books, and academic make and take
  • Assigned and collected parent/child homework and literacy bags weekly
  • Followed necessary COVID-19 procedures per employer protocol
  • Technology teacher for 2021 Grace Place Summer camp.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Naples, FL
08.2018 - 05.2020

2018-19 SY

  • Working at Immokalee Middle School as an 8th grade Language Arts and Intensive Reading teacher; 24-33 students per class
  • producing effective lesson plans and following 8th grade district curriculum standards
  • Preparing students for Florida Standardized testing using said district standards, differentiating 8th grade standards to meet the needs of ELL/ESOL students.

2019-20 SY

  • 6th grade ESE inclusion teacher with a case load of 18-25 students
  • Assessing eligibility of ESE services, creating and updating IEP’s and re-evaluations, tracking students’ progress, completing quarterly reports, and reevaluating IEP goals and accommodations
  • Being a support facilitator to general education teachers by scaffolding activities and providing differentiated instruction
  • Keeping in contact with parents/guardians, general educators, and appropriate parties on student behavior and academic progress
  • Attending appropriate ESE meetings and special education trainings

Prevention Advocate

THE SHELTER FOR ABUSED WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Naples, FL
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Create, schedule, and present awareness programs within the community and in Collier County Schools on youth issues related to domestic violence
  • Provide training to local schools and other youth agencies on DV and Human Trafficking
  • Provide crisis counseling for children of The Shelter program as directed by the Outreach Manager
  • Coordinate children’s support groups in conjunction with adult support groups.
  • Assist adult participants in obtaining legal, medical, and/or social services for their children
  • Advocate for program participants with schools and other community agencies
  • Documenting and reporting services provided to participants

Preschool Teacher

TREEHOUSE PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
Lakeland, FL
12.2016 - 05.2017
  • Working with 6 week to 5-year-old children
  • Providing a creative curriculum and lesson plans, while forming hands on learning activities
  • Assist with daily meals
  • Instructed the potty-training process
  • Conducted parent-teacher meeting and progress reports

Claims Adjuster

GEICO
Lakeland, FL
11.2015 - 12.2016
  • Investigating and processing auto claims by gathering evidence and interviewing all parties involved in order to reach a fair but just settlement
  • Handling liability claims involving personal injuries (PIP) or third-person property damage (PD) including property claims involving damage to vehicles and non-vehicle property (i.e., buildings, street signs)
  • Investigating an insured’s coverage, qualifying individuals for available coverage and recognizing an insured’s exposure to bodily injury (BI) and uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM) claims
  • Processing lost wages, mileage, and replacement services reimbursement
  • Corresponding with attorneys by providing necessary documentation to assist with their client’s case
  • Recognizing and referring claims to the appropriate department that present any indication of fraud and requesting independent medical examinations for treatment that may be medically unnecessary

Development Coach

FLORIDA BAPTIST CHILDRENS HOME- The Porchlight
Lakeland, FL
10.2014 - 10.2015
  • Provide a safe location, emotional support and guidance to victims of domestic sex trafficking
  • Perform intake procedures for all new clients
  • Plan, prepare and serve nutritional, attractive meals
  • Advise and instruct proper personal hygiene
  • Demonstrate a Christian lifestyle and regularly participate in private and corporate worship
  • File client paperwork, complete client logs, incident reports, and medical reports
  • Complete necessary house chores to insure orderliness and cleanliness
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments, school, court hearings and visitations
  • Administer prescribed and OTC medications
  • Performed home drug screens on returning clients
  • Checking status of Primary client’s emotional well-being in face to face reports.

Preschool Teacher

TREEHOUSE PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
Lakeland, FL
04.2014 - 10.2014
  • Working with 6 week to 5-year-old children
  • Producing a creative curriculum and lesson plans, while forming hands on learning activities
  • Assist with feeding daily meals
  • Instructed the potty-training process
  • Conducted parent-teacher progress reports

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Lakeland, FL
05.2015

No Degree - Psychology

BROWARD COLLEGE
Hollywood, FL

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Highly dependable and organized with the ability to pay strong attention to detail
  • Able to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public
  • Ability to execute tasks using excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong leadership and mentor skills
  • Independent with proven project management skills
  • Extremely flexible and can adapt to change
  • Ability to demonstrate a high standard of professionalism

Timeline

ESE Inclusion Teacher, Immokalee Middle School

COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2021 - Current

Visitation Monitor

CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER OF COLLIER COUNTY
06.2021 - Current

Adult Educator/Summer Camp Instructor

GRACEPLACE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
08.2020 - 08.2021

Academic Mentor

FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOREVER
06.2019 - Current

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2018 - 05.2020

Prevention Advocate

THE SHELTER FOR ABUSED WOMEN AND CHILDREN
06.2017 - 07.2018

Preschool Teacher

TREEHOUSE PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
12.2016 - 05.2017

Claims Adjuster

GEICO
11.2015 - 12.2016

Development Coach

FLORIDA BAPTIST CHILDRENS HOME- The Porchlight
10.2014 - 10.2015

Preschool Teacher

TREEHOUSE PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
04.2014 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

No Degree - Psychology

BROWARD COLLEGE
Sierra Wright