Assistant College

Sara Powers

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Education

Master of Education – Literacy Elmira College September 2007-June 2010.

Bachelor of Science – Speech and Language Disabilities Elmira College Jan 2004-June 2007.

Early Childhood Education Certificate Corning Community College May 1998

Associate in Science – Liberal Arts Corning Community College May 1998

NY State Certifications

Early Childhood Education (Birth-2 years), Aug. 2010

Childhood Education (2-6 years), Aug. 2010

Literacy (Birth-12th grade), Aug.2010

Professional Experience

Peer Counselor Independent Contractor-WIC June 2010-Present

• Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, home visits, and/or hospital visits at scheduled intervals

• Receives a caseload of WIC participants and makes routine periodic contacts with all clients assigned

• Respects each participant by keeping information strictly confidential.

• Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC participants.

• Refers women to various community agencies as needed.

Teacher Head Start – EOP Elmira March 2012-October 2012

• Developed daily lesson plans focusing on educational and socialization enhancement activities for classes of eighteen four- and five -year-old children.

• Observed children daily to determine their individual strengths and areas needing improvement and planned for them accordingly.

• Handled day-to-day classroom management and coordination of intervention specialists.

• Communicated with students and parents/guardians on progress of student.

• Supervised Assistant, Aide and volunteers to ensure a well-managed, disciplined classroom conducive to providing an enjoyable learning experience.

Disabilities Facilitator Head Start- EOP Elmira Aug. 2002-Aug. 2003

• Trained teaching staff and supervisors to ensure the effective administration, and interpretation of screenings to evaluate students on their social, emotional cognitive, and physical development.

• Recorded and tracked data for more than 300 students.

• Used data to create and modify individual student plans.

• Assisted with general administrative details including teacher supervision.

Teacher Head Start – EOP Elmira Aug. 1998-Aug. 2002

• Same duties as previously stated

Other Experience

• PFO Co-President Fassett Elementary, Elmira June 2010-present

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