Donna Sanford
Summary
Versatile General and Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education and Special Education Teacher
Temecula Valley Unified School District
08.2000 - Current
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through clear communication of expectations and consequences.
- Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher
Escondido Union School
08.1993 - 06.2000
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05.2008
Master of Arts - Communicative Disorders - Deaf And Hard of Hearing
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.1995
Teacher Credentialing Program
National University
Vista, CA12.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Whittier College
Whittier, CA05.1989
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Co-teaching Experience
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Inclusion Strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Special Education
- Parent communications
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
General Education and Special Education Teacher
Temecula Valley Unified School District
08.2000 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Escondido Union School
08.1993 - 06.2000
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
California State University San Marcos
Master of Arts - Communicative Disorders - Deaf And Hard of Hearing
San Diego State University
Teacher Credentialing Program
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Whittier College