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Marsha Sanders

Hodges,AL

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Desoto County Schools
Horn Lake, MS
08.2012 - 05.2019
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.

Special Education Teacher

Marion County School Board
Hamilton, Alabama, AL
08.2009 - 05.2012
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.

Mental Health Case Manager

Northwest Alabama Mental Health
Haleyville, AL
10.2006 - 10.2009
  • Applied evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment and motivational interviewing to support behavioral interventions.
  • Verified successful coordination of counseling efforts with mental health professionals, doctors, social workers and other stakeholders.
  • Managed over 30 patients while monitoring and evaluating care plans.
  • Recorded patient progress and treatment recommendations to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultants and other treating providers.
  • Conducted assessments to determine individual needs and developed personalized care plan to address stated objectives.
  • Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
  • Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
  • Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
  • Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
  • Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
  • Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL
12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
12.1991

Skills

  • Child Development
  • Basic Clerical Knowledge
  • Special Education
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Community Resource Referral
  • Parent and Guardian Communication
  • Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Educational Strategies
  • Evidence-Based Assessment
  • Family Reunification
  • Confidential Case Documentation
  • Data Collection
  • Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
  • Family Maintenance
  • Community Outreach Expertise
  • Referrals and Networking
  • Student Records Management
  • Paraprofessional Oversight
  • Standardized Test Results Review
  • Different Learning Styles
  • IEPs

Accomplishments

  • Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
  • Supervised team of 4 staff members.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Desoto County Schools
08.2012 - 05.2019

Special Education Teacher

Marion County School Board
08.2009 - 05.2012

Mental Health Case Manager

Northwest Alabama Mental Health
10.2006 - 10.2009

Master of Science - Special Education

University of North Alabama

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Jacksonville State University

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