Hannah Sehgal
Austin,TX
Summary
Versatile 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.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPED Teacher/Emergent Bilingual Coordinator K-6
BASIS Charter School
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs, focusing on behavior management and achieving annual goals through collaboration with specialists.
- Designed tailored curricula and assessment tools to meet diverse learner needs, while providing training and support to ESL instructors.
- Conducted placement assessments, offered academic resources, and fostered community partnerships to enhance student integration and support.
- Ensured compliance with educational regulations and monitored student performance data to drive program improvements and stakeholder reporting.
- Promoted cultural awareness through events and activities that enhance understanding within the school community.
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SERVICES COORDINATOR, K-4TH
BASIS Charter School
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Work closely with the Head of School and the Dean of Student Affairs to align exceptional student services with the overall school mission and goals
- Lead and supervise Instructional Assistants for targeted student support
- Oversee daily implementation of individualized plans, collaborating with teachers and specialists
- Conduct required evaluation, IEP, and 504 meetings
- Manage paperwork, including evaluations, IEPs, and 504 plans
- Collaborate with teachers, speech therapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists to create a multidisciplinary approach to student support
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs
- Proactively manage classroom behaviors, implementing IEP behavioral strategies
- Work diligently to achieve annual IEP goals, regularly assessing progress
- Lead a team of paraprofessionals, fostering a supportive working environment
- Collaborate with psychologists, speech-language pathologists (SLP), occupational therapists, and physical therapists.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, K-1ST
Navajo Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Prepared lesson plans according to school standards and assigned subjects
- Collaborate with the lead teacher to plan and conduct focused small group and whole group sessions
- Design and implement creative and therapeutic activities tailored to the unique needs of children ages 8-10 within the context of divorce and family transitions
- Provide emotional support and guidance to children during program activities, fostering a sense of safety and trust.
STUDENT TEACHER, 5TH GRADE
Laguna Elementary School
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared lesson plans according to school standards and assigned subjects
- Collaborate with the lead teacher to plan and conduct focused small group and whole group sessions.
SPED STUDENT TEACHER, K-5TH
Laguna Elementary School
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Collaborate with psychologists, speech-language pathologists (SLP), occupational therapists, and physical therapists.
INTERN
Divorce Recovery & Changing Families
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Design and implement creative and therapeutic activities tailored to the unique needs of children ages 8-10 within the context of divorce and family transitions
- Provide emotional support and guidance to children during program activities, fostering a sense of safety and trust.
PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT COUNSELOR
University of Arizona
- Mentor and counsel 20+ women through the sorority recruitment process, providing guidance on house selection and navigating the Greek community
- Foster a supportive environment, encouraging open communication and addressing concerns.
Education
MASTERS OF EDUCATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION, GEN ED. -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01.2021
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN PSYCHOLOGY, PUBLIC HEALTH & ED PSYCHOLOGY MINOR - undefined
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ01.2020
Skills
- Administrative Leadership
- Excellent classroom management
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Organizationed
- Parent Communication
Certification
- Special Education Grades (EC-12) - Texas
- English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades (EC-12) - Texas
- Dyslexia Certified- Read By Design
- Mild to Moderate SPED Cert. - Arizona
- State of Arizona Elementary Cert.
- ESL Endorsement - Arizona
Volunteer Experience
- VOLUNTEER, Alzheimers Association, Tucson, AZ, 08/01/18, 12/01/18
- ADMINSTRATION AND OUTPATIENT VOLUNTEER, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Glendale, AZ, 06/01/17, 08/01/17
Timeline
SPED Teacher/Emergent Bilingual Coordinator K-6
BASIS Charter School
07.2024 - Current
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SERVICES COORDINATOR, K-4TH
BASIS Charter School
06.2022 - 07.2024
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, K-1ST
Navajo Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
STUDENT TEACHER, 5TH GRADE
Laguna Elementary School
08.2021 - 12.2021
SPED STUDENT TEACHER, K-5TH
Laguna Elementary School
08.2021 - 10.2021
INTERN
Divorce Recovery & Changing Families
01.2019 - 06.2019
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN PSYCHOLOGY, PUBLIC HEALTH & ED PSYCHOLOGY MINOR - undefined
The University of Arizona
- Special Education Grades (EC-12) - Texas
- English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades (EC-12) - Texas
- Dyslexia Certified- Read By Design
- Mild to Moderate SPED Cert. - Arizona
- State of Arizona Elementary Cert.
- ESL Endorsement - Arizona
PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT COUNSELOR
University of Arizona
MASTERS OF EDUCATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION, GEN ED. -
Arizona State University
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
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