Sara Shiraishi
Santee
Summary
Compassionate Paraprofessional with an emphasis in Special Education offering excellent skills in differentiating instruction, implementing behavioral plans and interventions for neurodiverse learners. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive interactions while fostering academic success. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of various disabilities is highly sought.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Ministry Director
EastLake Church
12.2021 - Current
- Evaluated students'' performance regularly, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Prepare weekly materials for neurodiverse learners.
- Presented at conferences and workshops on topics related to special education advocacy and inclusion practices.
- Recruit and train team members.
- Served as a liaison between families, school personnel, and community agencies to promote effective communication and collaboration.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress, fostering trust and involvement in their child''s educational and faith journey.
- Create strategies and goals for students.
- Monitored compliance with state and federal regulations regarding special education services, ensuring that all requirements were met consistently.
REGISTERED BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN/CLIENT COORDINATOR
Family Guidance and Therapy Center
04.2021 - Current
- Supported clients in achieving their goals through consistent data collection and analysis.
- Reduced maladaptive behaviors by utilizing ABA and RDI techniques effectively.
- Effectively managed challenging situations by employing de-escalation techniques as needed for client safety and wellbeing.
- Build relationships with clients and therapists to understand individual needs, availability and requirements
- Coordinate and confirm schedules with clients and therapist
- Act as resource to families with questions about intake process.
- Improved communication skills among clients through targeted social skills training interventions.
- Guided families in implementing behavior support strategies at home, fostering consistency across environments.
TEACHER ASSISTANT/PARAPROFESSIONAL
Sierra Schools of San Diego
06.2017 - 04.2021
- Experience with elementary, middle and high school grade levels.
- Ran small groups rotations with 3-4 students and whole class with 10-15 students.
- Curriculum planning for various grade levels, data tracking and academic assessments.
- Implement and facilitate individual education plans and behavior support plans for 10-15 students.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Spoke with parents about children's educational outcomes while observing behaviors and promoting sensitivity to each child's unique needs.
- Adapted instructional materials and methods to accommodate diverse learners, ensuring equal access to curriculum content.
- Supported teachers in creating inclusive classroom environments, fostering understanding and empathy among all students.
SELF-EMPLOYED
A Wonderful World Childcare
02.2010 - 05.2017
- State licensed Navy and National Association of Child Care Accredited Provider.
- Creative curriculum teaching for 8 children of various ages.
- Implement developmentally appropriate activities.
- Establish a safe play and exploration environment for children birth-10 years.
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
DEPUTY SHERIFF
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
08.2006 - 01.2010
- Investigative procedures
- Report writing
- Crime prevention
- Ensure public safety.
Education
BACHELOR OF ART - CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA12.2021
San Diego, CA
04.2021
Skills
- Pastoral care
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Parent relationship management
- Crisis intervention
- Curriculum writing
- Teaching strategies
- Data Collection
- Differentiated Instruction
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Behavior management techniques
- Analytical Thinking
- Disability Awareness
Timeline
Children's Ministry Director
EastLake Church
12.2021 - Current
REGISTERED BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN/CLIENT COORDINATOR
Family Guidance and Therapy Center
04.2021 - Current
TEACHER ASSISTANT/PARAPROFESSIONAL
Sierra Schools of San Diego
06.2017 - 04.2021
SELF-EMPLOYED
A Wonderful World Childcare
02.2010 - 05.2017
DEPUTY SHERIFF
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
08.2006 - 01.2010
BACHELOR OF ART - CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Point Loma Nazarene University
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