Sarah Posalski Resume
Sarah Lindsay Posalski
2547 Corte Casitas, Carlsbad, CA 92009
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EXPERIENCE
Sunny Days of California, Inc. San Diego, CA,
Behavioral Therapist March, 2017-March, 2018
Provided therapy for children in school, home, and community, using applied behavioral analysis techniques
Worked with children on documented direct goals and objectives
Improved functional skills, promoted emotional health and physical wellbeing, and increased independence
Increased communication to improve children’s ability to socialize and interact
Pediatric Therapy Network Torrance, CA,
Early Intervention Teacher September, 2010-April, 2012
Collaborated with a team of Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapists to provide a specialized, play-based early intervention program in a clinical environment
Created goals and implemented strategies to ensure ongoing developmental growth
Collaborated with families to ensure on-going implementation of skills and support at home
Planned and facilitated creative, hands-on art projects that fulfilled children's need for sensory integration, and speech and music therapies
Creation Station Dance Studio Culver City, CA,
Director September, 2009-September, 2010
Lead ongoing activities associated with children’s dance studio for ages 18 months – 16 years, including administration of class curriculum and yearly recitals.
Managed team of dance teachers to address on-going concerns and resource constraints
Interfaced with parents about appropriate classes for student’s developmental needs, teacher feedback and concerns, and over-arching goals
Santa Monica Blvd. Community Charter School Los Angeles, CA,
Pre-Service Teacher – Kindergarten - Fifth Grade September, 2008-June, 2009
Planned, implemented, and modified lessons and assessments for students at various ELD levels, in grades Kindergarten through fifth
Utilized both content and language objectives for all lessons, which focused on English language acquisition
Promoted curiosity, creativity, leadership, and teamwork through enthusiasm and support
Worked with Collaborative Teacher to create a supportive, nurturing, inspiring classroom culture in which every student takes part in the teaching and learning process
Developed fluency support program through small group cooperative learning
San Pedro Performing Arts Center San Pedro, CA,
Dance Instructor and Choreographer September, 2006-May, 2008
Instructed the Junior Company in ballet and contemporary modern dance
Choreographed dance works for featured performances in the community
Instructed three, four, and five year old students in ballet, tap, and tumbling
Worked at the front desk to organize and maintain schedules, budgets, and to provide parent support
Professionally Trained in Modern Dance New York, NY
September, 2004-August, 2006
Winter Session, 2006 – Ballet assistant to the Elliot Feld Ballet-Tech Program, promoting dance and the arts to inner-city youth
EDUCATION
If I was A Bird Yoga March, 2016
Certification: Children’s Yoga Instructor
Pepperdine University; Graduate School of Education and Psychology June, 2009
Masters in Education
Credential: Multiple Subject Credential with English Learner Authorization
University of California, Santa Barbara June, 2004 Bachelor of Arts
Major: Dance
*References provided upon request
Sarah Lindsay Posalski
2547 Corte Casitas, Carlsbad, CA 92009
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EXPERIENCE
Sunny Days of California, Inc. San Diego, CA,
Behavioral Therapist March, 2017-March, 2018
Provided therapy for children in school, home, and community, using applied behavioral analysis techniques
Worked with children on documented direct goals and objectives
Improved functional skills, promoted emotional health and physical wellbeing, and increased independence
Increased communication to improve children’s ability to socialize and interact
Pediatric Therapy Network Torrance, CA,
Early Intervention Teacher September, 2010-April, 2012
Collaborated with a team of Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapists to provide a specialized, play-based early intervention program in a clinical environment
Created goals and implemented strategies to ensure ongoing developmental growth
Collaborated with families to ensure on-going implementation of skills and support at home
Planned and facilitated creative, hands-on art projects that fulfilled children's need for sensory integration, and speech and music therapies
Creation Station Dance Studio Culver City, CA,
Director September, 2009-September, 2010
Lead ongoing activities associated with children’s dance studio for ages 18 months – 16 years, including administration of class curriculum and yearly recitals.
Managed team of dance teachers to address on-going concerns and resource constraints
Interfaced with parents about appropriate classes for student’s developmental needs, teacher feedback and concerns, and over-arching goals
Santa Monica Blvd. Community Charter School Los Angeles, CA,
Pre-Service Teacher – Kindergarten - Fifth Grade September, 2008-June, 2009
Planned, implemented, and modified lessons and assessments for students at various ELD levels, in grades Kindergarten through fifth
Utilized both content and language objectives for all lessons, which focused on English language acquisition
Promoted curiosity, creativity, leadership, and teamwork through enthusiasm and support
Worked with Collaborative Teacher to create a supportive, nurturing, inspiring classroom culture in which every student takes part in the teaching and learning process
Developed fluency support program through small group cooperative learning
San Pedro Performing Arts Center San Pedro, CA,
Dance Instructor and Choreographer September, 2006-May, 2008
Instructed the Junior Company in ballet and contemporary modern dance
Choreographed dance works for featured performances in the community
Instructed three, four, and five year old students in ballet, tap, and tumbling
Worked at the front desk to organize and maintain schedules, budgets, and to provide parent support
Professionally Trained in Modern Dance New York, NY
September, 2004-August, 2006
Winter Session, 2006 – Ballet assistant to the Elliot Feld Ballet-Tech Program, promoting dance and the arts to inner-city youth
EDUCATION
If I was A Bird Yoga March, 2016
Certification: Children’s Yoga Instructor
Pepperdine University; Graduate School of Education and Psychology June, 2009
Masters in Education
Credential: Multiple Subject Credential with English Learner Authorization
University of California, Santa Barbara June, 2004 Bachelor of Arts
Major: Dance
*References provided upon request