Polly Sandenburgh
Elk Rapids,MI
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Broadford National School
Broadford, Co Clare, Ireland
08.2012 - 08.2024
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Developed and implemented school-wide reading program based on Reading Recovery principles, skills and strategies
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with teaching colleagues and other professionals to design instructional plans.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
Part-time Special Education Teacher
Various schools in East Clare
10.2006 - 06.2010
Administrator
Ohio University
Athens, OH
10.1998 - 06.2005
- Assistant Director, African Studies Program
- Director, International Outreach Program
- Coordinator, undergraduate International Studies
Reading Recovery and 3rd Grade Teacher
Coolville Elementary School
Coolville, OH
09.1984 - 06.1998
Education
Professional Certificate - Reading Recovery
University College London
London, England06-2007
Master of Arts - International Affairs
Ohio University
Athens, OH06-1995
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ohio University
Athens, OH06-1983
Professional Certificate - Reading Recovery
Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Develop customized instructional strategies to meet individual student interests and needs
- Flexibility to 'think outside the box'
- Respectful interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish close working relationships with students and their parents
- Reading Specialist
- Motivating students
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Broadford National School
08.2012 - 08.2024
Part-time Special Education Teacher
Various schools in East Clare
10.2006 - 06.2010
Administrator
Ohio University
10.1998 - 06.2005
Reading Recovery and 3rd Grade Teacher
Coolville Elementary School
09.1984 - 06.1998
Professional Certificate - Reading Recovery
University College London
Master of Arts - International Affairs
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ohio University
Professional Certificate - Reading Recovery
Ohio State University
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