Sarah Alexander
Pittsburg
Summary
Compassionate Service Support Professional specializing in assisting individuals with disabilities. Skilled in coordinating schedules, managing vendor relationships, and facilitating communication among families and colleagues to enhance operational efficiency. Experienced in delivering individualized care, overseeing household operations, and training team members to prioritize client well-being and ensure successful outcomes.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Support Person
Rutherford, Inc
San Anselmo
07.2018 - Current
- Provided full-time care for individual with deaf-blindness and special needs.
- Planned and accompanied individual to appointments, errands, and activities such as shopping and hiking.
- Maintained daily records in a log and communicated effectively with co-workers and family.
- Managed household upkeep within budget while overseeing vendor relationships.
- Coordinated the schedule monthly to share with all staff
- Trained new employees on company protocols and support procedures.
Teacher's Aide, Night Attendant, Office Technician
CA School For the Deaf
Fremont
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with ECE and high school students to support learning initiatives.
- Managed office administration tasks, including budget oversight and staff meeting organization.
- Facilitated procurement of departmental supplies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students with disabilities.
Nanny
Carpenter Family
Los Altos
01.1998 - 01.2011
- Organized and supervised children's activities to foster engagement and development.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring and homework assistance to enhance academic performance.
- Managed day-to-day household activities, including appointment scheduling and contractor interactions.
- Oversaw payment of contractor invoices
- Coordinated playdates and social activities with peers for social skills enhancement.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding children's progress and daily activities.
Assistant Teacher
Children's PreSchool Center
Palo Alto
01.1992 - 01.1998
- Coordinated weekly lesson plans and activities to optimize learning experiences and support student development.
- Facilitated daily communication with parents to provide updates on children's progress and foster engagement.
- Substituted for absent teachers, ensuring continuity of education.
- Ensured compliance with state teacher-to-child ratio laws to maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Intervener Certificate
Utah State University
Logan, UT05-2026
American Sign Language Course -
College San Mateo
San Mat01-2003
Early Childhood Education Course - 21 Units earned
Foothill College
Los Altos01-1998
Early Childhood Education Course -
Canada College
Redwood City, CA01-1993
Certified Teacher's Aide - Special Education
Redwood City School District
Redwood City, CA01-1991
High School Diploma -
True Learning Center
San Carlos, CA01-1988
Skills
- Customer service training
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Multi-tasking
- Calendar coordination
- Active learning techniques
- Diversity awareness
- Work ethic
Other Experience
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Involved in outreach education program designed for the deaf community
- Assist with tradeshow booth at California Deaf Expo (2007)
- Primary care-giver for infirmed and elderly, assist with daily activities including bill payments, cooking, house cleaning, scheduling appointments and transporting
- Received Department of Social Services Clearance, was placed on the California TrustLine Registry (1998)
Timeline
Service Support Person
Rutherford, Inc
07.2018 - Current
Teacher's Aide, Night Attendant, Office Technician
CA School For the Deaf
01.2011 - 01.2018
Nanny
Carpenter Family
01.1998 - 01.2011
Assistant Teacher
Children's PreSchool Center
01.1992 - 01.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Intervener Certificate
Utah State University
American Sign Language Course -
College San Mateo
Early Childhood Education Course - 21 Units earned
Foothill College
Early Childhood Education Course -
Canada College
Certified Teacher's Aide - Special Education
Redwood City School District
High School Diploma -
True Learning Center