Savannah A. Sheets, LPCC, NBC-HWC

Experience

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  SENSORIMOTOR PSYCHOTHERAPY INSTITUTE 2005 TO 2006

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2006

  Teaching Assistant

  Assisted the lead teacher in educating students about the sensorimotor psychotherapy method, a body-oriented talking therapy that integrates verbal techniques with body-centered interventions in the treatment of trauma, attachment, and developmental issues. Interacted extensively with students to provide feedback and suggestions related to improvement of their counseling skills.

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  FT. LUPTON MIDDLE SCHOOL 2006

  Jan 2007 - Apr 2007

  AVID Tutor

  Provided academic support and tutoring services to grade 6-8 students enrolled in this elective course that prepares students in the academic middle for four-year college eligibility. Promoted the AVID curriculum, teaching organizational and study skills, critical thinking, inquisitive questioning, and other enrichment and motivational activities that support their college aspirations.

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  FLATIRON ACADEMY

  Aug 2007 - Jun 2008

  SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

  Taught students aged 13-16 with emotional/behavioral disabilities often with co-existing learning disabilities and mental health diagnosis in a day treatment facility. Design and implement curriculum for all subject areas; assess student development; participate in States evaluation.Balance whole-group and individual instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles; design and implement behavior modification system.Participate in all aspects of IEP annual review process collaborating closely with a team to provide comprehensive support for students.Collaborate with fellow teachers to share ideas and solutions as well as to train teacher aide in classroom management skills. Show less

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  DEVEREUX CLEO WALLACE

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2011

  SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

  Teach students aged 9-14 in a self-contained classroom with all students having a mental health diagnosis, many co-existing with other exceptional learning challenges within a residential treatment facility environment.Develop close collaboration with treatment team to ensure student success.Flexible differentiation of learning due to inevitable, frequent behavioral interruptions and huge gaps in learning according to inherently unstable population.Quick assessment abilities necessitated by high rate of turnover and emotional instability of students.Maintain calm, level-headed, and positive demeanor within a stressful environment.Encourage student led study enabling student cooperation.Provide team support and encouragement within a challenging environment.Continue learning through pro-active continued education as needed along with consultation with co-workers.Wing coordinator: team-building, scheduling, budgeting. Show less

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  Devereux

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2011

  Special Education Teacher

  Taught students aged 9-15 with emotional/behavioral problems in a self-contained classroom.

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  Skyline High School

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2014

  Special Education Teacher
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  Erie High School

  Aug 2014 - May 2019

  Special Education Teacher
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  Resurgence Coaching

  Apr 2019 - Dec 2022

  Owner
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  Shifting Roots Counseling LLC

  Mar 2024 - now

  Somatic Psychotherapist