Sarah Ward

Experience

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  Youth Employment Institute

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  Taught adolescences with children ranging from 6 weeks to 4 years old. Created curriculum in areas of parenting, child development, and life skills. Managed GED classrooms and tutored students. Mediated conflict with students and staff. Supervised and trained staff including lead and assistant teachers. Created curriculum focused on increasing developmental milestones, improving health and nutrition, and creating positive social learning.

  • Teen Parent Coordinator

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  • Child Development Center Assistant Director and Educator

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2005
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  Children's Center

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Family and Child Therapist

  Provided mental health and case management services for children, teens, and families. Collaborated with other professionals and increased positive outcomes for families. Created and lead groups on ADHD, stress management, and self-esteem.

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  Portland State University

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Student and staff liaison for department. Oversaw program list serves, departmental meetings, and internship contacts. Facilitated annual program admissions. Conducted phone interviews with clients. Consulted with attending therapists, site supervisors, and clinic director.

  • Graduate Assistant for Program Director

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  • Intake Coordinator

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2006
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  Open Meadow

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2006

  Middle School Advocate

  Mentored at-risk middle school youth. Coordinated a before school program. Improved attendance, participation and enrollment of students.

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  Sarah Ward, LMFT

  May 2009 - Jan 2020

  Family Specialist

  Relationship support services including brief therapy, parent and couple consultations, divorce and personal coach, and family mediation. Presenter and writer on subjects including sensory challenges, parenting, attachment, and ADHD.

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  Portland State University, Graduate School of Education

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  MFT Advisory Board Member

  Attend and participate in board and committee meetings. Assist in establishing policies, procedures, and regulations for the operation of the marriage and family program. Contribute skills, knowledge, and experiences.

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  Change iQ

  Feb 2016 - now

  Personal Coach and Consultant

  Coaching and Consulting for individuals and families in life transitions including relational and vocational. I utilized my background in Collaborative Divorce, family systems, and human development to assist clients in, not only meeting their goals, but achieving their dreams.