Sunny Schaffer

Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum for children aged 11 months- 2 years to support social, emotional, physical, and educational development of children with diverse backgrounds

Partnered with parents to ensure the health, safety, and continued development of children both at home and school with a high priority on teacher parent communication

Implemented an age appropriate STEAM curriculum

Collaborated with colleagues to promote respectful, gentle guidance and inclusion of students with additional support needs such as those with ADHD and Autism

Oversaw and directed intake, interview scheduling, and contract process for teams providing prenatal, labor, and postpartum doula support as well as team management

24/7 On Call Labor, Postpartum, and Lactation Support for diverse families, including surrogate and intended parents, high risk pregnancies, micro premature infants, and infants with special needs

Ensured client wellness with 24/7 on call support, prenatal, and postpartum visits as well as provided referrals for problems arising outside scope of care or suspected perinatal mood disorders

Networked with care providers across a broad metropolitan area, specializing in partnering with high risk providers

Prepared and oversaw budget, billing, and accounts payable and receivable

Oversaw and ensured the safety and wellbeing of teenage girls with disabilities living in a residential home

Administered medication on schedule and charted pertinent medical and behavioral observations

Collaborated with residents and staff to make house rules and expectations with a high emphasis on honoring and encouraging autonomy while ensuring safety

Attended care plan meetings with social workers or other support staff, doctor and provider appointments, as well as school or social events in support and advocacy of residents and to record information as necessary

Provided quality, skilled care to geriatric and pediatric patients as well as adults with developmental disabilities in a home health care setting

Collaborated with healthcare teams to communicate concerns and observations to increase patient comfort and safety and parent/caregiver satisfaction

Amplified patient voice to encourage self advocacy and ensure their wishes and concerns were heard

Provided compassionate support, care, and teaching to families during the passing of their loved one

Assisted lead teacher in implementing lesson plans to support the development of children age 0-5

Oversaw feeding, diapering, and sleeping schedules for children

Provided support and assistance to parents within the program who were primarily teen parents within the district alternative education program

Substitute for lead teacher as necessary

Assistant lead of PreK during summer school program