SARENE FOSKEY
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Client-focused, patient and empathetic Care Provider and Teacher with years of career experience working in both roles. Adept at meeting the needs of others, both independently as a leader and in team settings. Possess an impressive educational foundation that includes degrees in education and psychology. Capable of keeping operations running smoothly in classrooms and clients’ homes using multitasking acumen and a strong work ethic. Now seeking to leverage transferable skills to run a group home with a dynamic organization that encourages professional growth.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Leadership, Teamwork, Care Delivery, Teaching & Training, Time Management, Organization, Prioritization, Problem
Solving, Special events activities coordinator, Interpersonal Skills, Documentation, Microsoft Office, Windows, Google Suite
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
5 Caring Hearts Caregiver (2020 – Present) Tucked with Care Caregiver (2019 – 2020)
•Tend to client needs, cleaning their residences and preparing meals aligned with their respective dietary needs
•Manage clients’ medications, dispensing them according to prescription instructions
•Offer transportation and companionship during clients’ medical appointments; also drive clients to the grocery store for all of their shopping needs.
•Engage in documentation detailing clients’ progress and needs
Pittsburgh Public Schools Elementary Teacher (2010 – Present)
Preschool Teacher (2003 – 2009)
•Effectively manage a classroom of students, ensuring the overall success of each
•Create and bring to life a full-scale classroom curriculum and instructional operations to align with the district’s developmental objectives
•Developed and finalized lesson materials to align with students’ learning needs, catering to a variety of personalities and ability levels
•Maintain clear, consistent communication with students, their families, peer colleagues, supervisors and staff to maintain an unwavering dedication to student achievement.
•Grade assignments in a timely manner, furnishing useful feedback to students.
•Collaboratively planned family nights, filed trips, field days, graduation ceremonies, end of year events, and more.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Masters of Arts, Special Education K-12, Point Park University, 2021
Bachelor of Arts and Teaching Certificate, Early Childhood Education, Pre K-4, Point Park University, 2016
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology/Sociology, Carlow College
INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer, Summer Dreamers Program for Pittsburgh Public Schools, 2017 – Present
Also work with youth across church and afterschool programs