Sabrina Rice
San Antonio
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching children with special needs. Experienced educator with focus on fostering inclusive learning environments. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INCLUSION TEACHER
MEDINA VALLEY ISD
01.2022 - Current
- Implemented effective behavior management plans, resulting in fewer disruptions and increased focus on learning tasks.
- Strengthened relationships with parents, students, and colleagues by maintaining open communication channels and participating in school events.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, informing instructional decisions based on measurable evidence of progress toward goals.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, leading to higher levels of academic achievement.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in inclusive education and apply them effectively in the classroom setting.
- Assessed individual student progress regularly, providing timely feedback and adjusting instructional methods as needed for maximum growth potential.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE
NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Opened a5th grade ELA and Math classroom to begin the2021-22 school year
- Created and developed grade level lesson plans in accordance with College and Career Readiness Standards implemented by DODEA schools
STUDENT TEACHER
NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Student teacher in a2nd,3rd, and4th grade Special Education Resource classroom, directly supervised by a licensed Special Education Teacher
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
DODEA SCHOOLS
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Created lesson plans, graded classwork, homework, and tests
- Developed lessons plans that included curriculum provided and infused methods for individual learning styles
- Followed lesson plans during teachers’ absences, long-term and short-term
- Assigned lessons included in teacher’s lesson plans and added lessons when necessary
- Supervised students in multiple educational atmospheres
- Maintained a well-managed classroom and provided a positive learning environment
- Assisted teachers in a variety of classroom settings; from Sure Start, Kindergarten,2nd grade and Special Education
- Aided in elementary and high school special education classrooms and in inclusion classrooms
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education
Liberty University
04.2020
B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies - undefined
Liberty University
04.2012
Skills
- Emotional support
- Data collection
- De-escalation techniques
- Collaborative teaching
- IEP development
- Learning disability support
- Knowledgeable working with students with ASD
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Social skills development
- Trained in Safety Care
- IEP and BIP Implementation
Accomplishments
- Special Education Department chairperson for 2 years.
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans and data tracking.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of a school-wide schedule to support collaborative teachers focusing on inclusive classrooms.
- Teacher of the Month
- Grade Level Chair- Special Ed. Dept of 10 professionals
Certification
- Special Education Certification - Virginia Department of Education.
- Special Education Certification - Texas Department of Education.
- Elementary Education Certificate, EC-12 - Texas Department of Education.
- Reading Language Arts, 4-8 - Texas Department of Education.
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certification - Arizona State Univ.
Timeline
INCLUSION TEACHER
MEDINA VALLEY ISD
01.2022 - Current
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE
NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.2021 - 12.2021
STUDENT TEACHER
NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
03.2021 - 06.2021
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
DODEA SCHOOLS
01.2016 - 01.2020
B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies - undefined
Liberty University
- Special Education Certification - Virginia Department of Education.
- Special Education Certification - Texas Department of Education.
- Elementary Education Certificate, EC-12 - Texas Department of Education.
- Reading Language Arts, 4-8 - Texas Department of Education.
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certification - Arizona State Univ.
Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education
Liberty University
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