Sarah De Santis

Experience

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  Ocean Echo Surf Shop

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  Sales Assistant
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  Angel Maid Bakery

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

  Customer Service and Cashier
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  The Reading Room at Lawrence D. Crocker Elementary School

  Aug 2014 - May 2016

  Reading Buddy

  • Worked with three students (from kindergarten to fifth grade) on developing literacy, reading comprehension, writing, numerical concepts and miscellaneous assignments• Promoted confidence and self-efficacy of students through support of improved reading capabilities

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  Newcomb Children’s Center

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2017

  Floater Teacher

  • Provided support to the head teacher; classroom management, curriculum implemention, interactive learning, classroom maintenance, supervision • Supported classroom functions for absent teachers, including activity implementation and child care • Coordinated administrative operations of filing, organizing, scheduling, distributing documents to maximize educational outreach and parent involvement

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  The Terrace Cafe

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Hostess
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  CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  English Second Language Teacher

  • Designed culturally relevant lesson plans and curriculum aids to promote English as a second language• Instructed weekly English lessons at a Dutch primary school for 25 students, ages eleven and twelve

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  Cornerstone Support for Children's Social Emotional Development

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Social Skills Group Facilitator

  • Collaborated with curriculum facilitators, licensed child psychiatrists, and school social worker to implement a social emotional learning program – The Incredible Years, Dinosaur School (students pre-K to first grade, groups of 3-6 students)

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  HousingNOLA

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2018

  Research Intern

  • Created a resource guide of non-profits, organizations, and services available to fulfil potential needs of local populations currently served by low income/ subsidized housing• Recorded programs and landmarks in asset mapping of the Greater New Orleans area to increase access and awareness of services to housing opportunities

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  Children's Hospital New Orleans

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Child Care Coordinator

  • Engaging children(ages infant to 10 years) in interactive play/games and modeling appropriate responses/engagement during parent education courses led by licensed social workers and parent educators• Providing members with requested information regarding early childhood development, parenting strategies, etc. and providing direction to appropriate resources• Teaching “Happiest Baby on the Block” (research based new/expecting parent education course) at LCMC affiliated hospitals• Supervising, organizing, and maintaing “center-based” play spaces• Supporting administrative functions; membership, class registration, answering phones, etc.• Promoting membership and community awareness of resources through outreach/events Show less

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  Butterfly Effects

  Feb 2018 - Oct 2018

  Registered Behavior Technician

  • Implemented applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapeutic programs in the home and community settings for two clients (elementary school and high school aged)• Recorded data and tracked clients' progress through various programming designed to increase and improve communication, social skills, daily living skills, as well as decrease problematic and inappropriate behaviors -replacing with positive and more appropriate actions• Collaborated and communicated with BCBA (board certified behavior analyst) regarding client progress, changes in programming, parent goals, etc.• Completed nationally recognized certification and training process Show less

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  Benjamin Thomas Academy

  Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

  Substitute Teacher

  • Supporting classroom functions for absent teachers, students ages 3 months to 4 years• Supervising and coordinating activities during aftercare• Classroom and facility organization/maintenance

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  Within Reach - Center for Autism

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

  Lead Behavior Therapist

  • Implementing ABA therapeutic programming in a clinic based setting for clients ages 2-6• Recording data and tracking client progress through goals targeting development/growth of social-emotional, behavioral, communication, and daily living skills. • Communicating and collaborating with client's case manager and BCBA regarding progress, problem behaviors, and changes in programming• Assisting with administrative work and organizational maintenance of the facility.

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  Wellnest

  Feb 2019 - Jul 2022

  · Collaborating with clinical therapists and MHRS staff to implement early intervention mental and behavioral health programming during daytime intensive program for children ages 2-5 years; co-facilitating daily programming, planning and leading weekly adjunctive therapy groups, and assisting in transportation of clients · Providing case management services to client’s caregivers to support in reducing environmental stressors impacting client and family’s mental health; assessing resource areas of need, assisting in appropriate linkage, and ensuring access of referrals through providing guidance and coaching in enrollment processes, applications, and/or necessary advocacy · Engaging clients in group and individual rehabilitation sessions to support clients in reducing targeted behaviors and increasing age-appropriate coping and verbal skills · Facilitating documentation and billing of clients through providing detailed and accurate DMH notes of behaviors, activities and goals Show less • Collaborating with licensed therapists and MHRS staff to implement early intervention mental and behavioral health programming during daytime intensive program for children ages 2-5 years• Planning and leading engagement in weekly adjunctive therapy groups; featuring art, music, and movement based activities• Facilitating documentation and billing of clients through providing detailed and accurate DMH notes of behaviors, activities and goals • Assisting with transportation of clients and ensuring safe practices/appropriate behaviors during van routes• Supporting coordination of weekly grocery orders and menu decisions Show less

  • Case Manager

    Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

  • Early Intervention Milieu Aide

    Feb 2019 - Jan 2022
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  College Track

  Sept 2022 - May 2023

  Mental Health and Wellness Intern

  · Engaging scholars (ages 14-17 years) in site-wide mental health and wellness programming; psychoeducation, stress reduction, and increasing mental health awareness · Providing individual trauma-informed counseling sessions to scholars identified as “high-risk” for psychological distress; supporting scholars in identifying existing strengths and coping skills, navigating impact of current environmental stressors and past trauma, and developing/working towards social, emotional and psychological goals· Designing and facilitating weekly groups; creating safe and brave spaces for scholars to express, explore and learn/develop their social emotional “toolkit” to better manage stress, develop healthy relationship skills, improve communication skills, learn to utilize their strengths and foster overall self-efficacy· Communicating with academic and college access staff to support in necessary accommodations· Supporting in crisis response and necessary linkage; risk assessments, safety planning and referrals Show less

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  Age of Learning

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Research Assessor

  · Administering Woodcock-Johnson assessments to preschool aged students to support in research study

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  LAUSD SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH

  Aug 2023 - May 2024

  Psychiatric Social Work Intern

  · Providing individual counseling sessions for students (elementary and high school aged) · Facilitating evidence based classroom and small group social emotional learning curriculum to promote feelings identification and management, coping skills, healthy relationships, diversity/inclusion, cultural humility, and positive help-seeking behaviors· Planning and coordinating school wide campaigns to support in reducing mental health stigma, managing stress and promoting positive and welcoming learning environments· Supporting multi-disciplinary school staff through providing trauma-informed consultations and trainings · Promoting multi-tiered systems of attendance initiatives; individual attendance plans, home visits, targeted incentives, and school-wide programming· Engaging families in identifying and accessing necessary supports/resources, communicating regarding role of home environment in student functioning, and building capacity through psychoeducation and parent workshops· Supporting in crisis response; suicide assessments, threat assessments and safety planning Show less

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  Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

  Sept 2024 - now

  School Counselor