Aaron Sutton
Brighton,MA
Summary
Certified special educator with a Master's degree and dual certification, including an SEI endorsement. Seeking a position as a special educator or general education paraprofessional in an elementary school. Recently served as a special educator for the Cambridge Public School District's 2024 summer school program. Eager to rejoin a dynamic school community and collaborate with fellow educators to offer comprehensive support for students, nurturing their growth and academic achievements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
General Education Paraprofessional/Inclusion Specialist
Cambridge Public Schools
03.2009 - 08.2023
- Fifth Grade General Education Paraprofessional-In addition to providing support to students on my special education caseload, I delivered small group instruction in mathematics to IEP and non-IEP students in the fifth grade
- I worked closely with the fifth grade math teacher for several years to provide targeted instruction based on student performance.
- For the past several years, I prepared math slides daily and have provided Tier one math instruction in the form math talks/solving math problems with the fifth grade class each morning.
- I provided support in ELA as well for students with and without IEPs
- I covered as a substitute for both of my fifth grade Math/Science teacher and ELA/Social Studies teacher at least 45-50 days over the past several years.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Cambridge Public Schools
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Special Education Paraprofessional-I worked in a sixth and seventh grade Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) classroom
- I provided direct instruction to the students and supported them during inclusion in general education classrooms
- I also coached both girls and boys basketball teams during the winter sports season.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Cambridge Public Schools
03.2009 - 08.2016
- Paraprofessional - I worked as a paraprofessional in the Special Start Preschool Program in the Cambridge Public Schools
- I worked in a substantially separate classroom with children who had been diagnosed with ASD and developmental delays
- My responsibilities included teaching the students Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills, giving direct instruction through discrete trial training, and implementing behavior plans for students
- I supported students during inclusion in the integrated classroom
- When the lead teacher was out, I assumed the role of lead teacher and ran the classroom in her absence.
Mental Health Specialist
Franciscan Hospital for Children/Unit One Inpatient Youth Psychiatric Facility
07.2006 - 02.2009
- Mental Health Specialist - I worked in a residential program that was a locked inpatient psychiatric facility for children and adolescents (ages 6-19) who had various mental illnesses (e.g., substance abuse, depression, schizophrenia, etc.)
- I provided therapeutic support to all patients and assisted them with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills and academic work
- I ran small, therapeutic groups, and when necessary, supported patients, one-on-one, when they were experiencing mental health challenges.
Assistant Teacher/Special Education
Walsh Middle School
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Assistant Teacher - I assisted lead teachers in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade special education classes and provided individual academic support and helped to manage classroom behavior
- Additionally, I supported special education students when they participated in the general education classroom setting
- I also ran an after-school basketball program during the Fall and Winter months for 30+ students.
Education
Mild to Moderate Disabilities (K-8) -
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA05.2023
Skills
- Developing positive rapport with children and families
- Supporting students on IEPs
- IEP compliance
- Verbal and written communication
- Classroom Organization
- Collaboration with teachers
- Progress Monitoring
- Teaching and instruction
Accomplishments
I have had success working with elementary aged children in multiple private and public schools over the past twenty years. I am hard working and compassionate when it comes to teaching. I am a kind and caring educator who sees positive traits in every student. I enjoy seeing the "lightbulb" moment when a student finally grasps a math strategy or concept, or independently writes an incredible introduction paragraph for their essay. I enjoy discussing and analyzing data from assessments that display the growth and progress that students can make throughout the course of a school year.
Certification
Massachusetts Initial Teaching License Special Education K-8
Massachusetts Initial Teaching License Elementary Education 1-6
MA SEI Endorsement
Personal Information
Title: Certified Mild to Moderate Disabilities (K-8) Teacher
I am a father, coach, teacher, and lifetime learner always trying to improve my teaching skill set.
I am the proud father of a seven year old son. He has been my biggest accomplishment in life thus far. I am his coach, dad, teacher, and biggest fan. I am always trying to push him and any students that I work with to become the best students and athletes that they are capable of becoming. I am a kind and compassionate teacher who is always willing to learn more through reading and sharing resources, so that I can hone my skills and do whatever it takes to become a better educator.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Cambridge Public Schools
09.2016 - 08.2017
General Education Paraprofessional/Inclusion Specialist
Cambridge Public Schools
03.2009 - 08.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Cambridge Public Schools
03.2009 - 08.2016
Mental Health Specialist
Franciscan Hospital for Children/Unit One Inpatient Youth Psychiatric Facility
07.2006 - 02.2009
Assistant Teacher/Special Education
Walsh Middle School
09.2005 - 06.2006
Mild to Moderate Disabilities (K-8) -
Lesley University
Massachusetts Initial Teaching License Special Education K-8
Massachusetts Initial Teaching License Elementary Education 1-6
MA SEI Endorsement
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