Sarah Harding

Experience

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  Venice Senior High School

  Jan 2020 - Feb 2022

  Track and Field Pole Vault Coach

  •Mentored, encouraged, and motivated students as they were introduced to a new sport •Created organized workout plans for high school athletes based on experience level for safety precautions•Coordinated appropriate conditioning techniques and provided instructional training strategies for pole vaulters

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  Education Foundation of Sarasota County

  Oct 2020 - Jul 2023

  • Developed a program to teach high school students life readiness skills such as financial literacy, emotional wellness, self-advocacy, and effective organizational skills• 100% of participants have applied for the FAFSA and have been accepted into at least one postsecondary institution such as the United States Military Academy West Point, United States Naval Academy, University of South Florida, Florida State University, State College of Florida, and Suncoast Technical School• 76% of participants identify as low-income, and 61% identify as a first-generation student• Maintain relationships with graduates to continue supporting them with emotional wellness, academic counseling, class schedules, budgeting, and finding affordable apartment complexes near their designated campus Show less • Connect with students to holistically determine the best postsecondary pathway • Organized a successful career fair at Sarasota Military Academy for students and families in Sarasota County• Host workshops for students to navigate the college application process, apply for reliable scholarships, build academic resumes, prepare for the SAT and ACT, and expose them to life readiness skills• Attended an exclusive brand workshop to develop new policies within the organization• Led college career advising programs at Sarasota Military Academy and previously at Riverview High School• Initiated an increase of over 100% participation from the student body at Riverview High School• Cohosted the STRIVE awards, an award program given to students who overcame hardships during high school Show less

  • Creator of Students Active In Leadership (S.A.I.L.)

    Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Student Success Coach

    Jan 2021 - Jul 2023

  • Mentoring Coordinator

    Oct 2020 - Oct 2021
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  TEEN COURT OF SARASOTA, INC

  Jul 2023 - now

  Client Coordinator

  •Guide minors in the Teen Court program in dismissing a criminal charge•Perform intake services with clients and families to coordinate their court dates and receive appropriate services•Coordinate bimonthly court night proceedings•Provide individual recommendations to State Attorney’s Office for completion and decline cases•Collaborate with Licensed Mental Health Clinicians and Licensed Clinical Social Workers for clients’ assignments