Sara Turner

Experience

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  Northwest Passage

  Sept 1998 - Jun 1999

  Primary Counselor

  ● Responded and assisted in the resolution process for resident problems● Managed multiple priorities home and extra curricular activities● Accurately entered and interpreted data of the treatment received by residents

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  Wisconsin Department of Corrections

  Jun 1999 - Jun 2002

  Probation and Parole Officer

  ● Communicated orally and in writing in the Spanish Language.● Translated official statements from Spanish to English for the courts and other legal settings● Interpreted information from English to Spanish for people with limited English proficiency● Improved customer service skills by positively interacting with a challenging and diverse population in a variety of settings● Facilitated random drug and alcohol tests● Practiced Verbal Judo skills to motivate and encourage people to complete court ordered requirements● Generated reports for progress toward Court Orders Show less

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  Blair Taylor School District

  Sept 2003 - Aug 2004

  Spanish Teacher

  ● Organized and led group of students to Mexico

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  Rice Lake School District

  Sept 2004 - Jun 2005

  Para Professional and English Language Learner Teacher

  Paraprofessional● Used resources available to assist a high school student with a Traumatic Brain InjuryELL Teacher● Improved the communication skills of English Language Learners

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  Prairie Farm School District

  Sept 2005 - Aug 2011

  Spanish Teacher

  ● Designed and Developed new curriculum for High School and Middle School Spanish classes ● Maintained a variety of communication opportunities with all stakeholders of the district

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  Somerset School District

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2018

  Spanish Teacher

  ● Instructed beginning and advanced High School Spanish classes with a focus on speaking and listening, writing and reading, and cultural awareness● Included advanced computer and technology skills into curriculum● Facilitated Response To Intervention Math to students struggling with mathematical concepts● Collaborated with members of the World Language Professional Learning Community for sound critical thinkingand problem solving within our department and district● Coordinated and led trips to Costa Rica with high school studentsAssistant Forensic Coach 2013 to 2015● Provided written and oral feedback to students after observing their presentationsAssistant Cross Country Coach 2017● Motivated and inspired students beginning their running career Show less

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  JA Counter, an Alera Group Company

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2022

  Explain difficult insurance concepts to people who need to understand the insurance rules. Stand up for these people to correct errors in processing or understanding, leaving them feeling equipped to ask better questions and make informed decisions in the future.

  • Benefit Advocate

    Aug 2018 - Jun 2022

  • Benefit Advocate

    Aug 2018 - Jun 2022
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  SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEW RICHMOND

  Jun 2022 - Mar 2024

  Teacher K-12 Spanish, ELL, and coming soon Special Education
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  ST. CROIX CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

  Aug 2022 - now

  Behavior Specialist