Sabrina Simpkins
Killingworth,Connecticut
Summary
Organized Special Education Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified in Physical Education as well. Coordinates with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Extensive knowledge in sports and motivating students to reach their full potential.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Regional School District 17
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs in middle school grade 7/8, 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.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to ensure students were accessing curriculum at their learning levels
Special Education Paraprofessional
Regional School District 17
11.2018 - 06.2021
- 6th-8th grade para in Special Education
- 7th & 8th grade para in the Student Behavioral Center
- Worked 1-1 with students and in small groups
- Ran a self-contained PE class with students
- Supported students with emotional needs to be successful in the academic world.
Middle School Unified Sports Coach
Regional School District 17
01.2024 - Current
Head Middle School Softball Coach
Regional School District 17
03.2021 - Current
Assistant Middle School Wrestling Coach
Regional School DIstrict 17
11.2018 - Current
Student Teacher
Killingworth Elementary School
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Taught PE to grades K-4th
- Student taught for an 8 week period
- Attended PTO meetings and community events
- Assisted with field day.
Student Teacher
Adams Middle School
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Created and delivered innovative lesson plans
- Student taught for an 8 week period
- Collaborated with a variety of school support staff
- Participated in weekly Unified Arts Team meetings
- Facilitated the adapted physical education class periodically during 8 week period.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.2018
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Sports knowledge
- Athletic coaching
Certification
- CT Provisional Educator (165) Special Education: Comprehensive, Grades K through 12 (as of 7/1/2023 includes PreK)
- CT Provisional Educator (044) Physical Education, Pre-K through Grade 12
- CT Provisional Educator (043) Health Education, Pre-K through Grade 12
- Adult/Child First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
- 5 Year Renewable CT Coaching Certification
References
- Dorothy Ventura, Principal, Haddam-Killingworth Middle School, dventura@rsd17.org
- Tonya Gorgone, Student Services Coordinator, Regional School District 17, tgrogone@rsd17.org
- Rebecca Reinhold, Special Education Teacher, Haddam-Killingworth Middle School, rreinhold@rsd17.org
Timeline
Middle School Unified Sports Coach
Regional School District 17
01.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Regional School District 17
08.2021 - 06.2024
Head Middle School Softball Coach
Regional School District 17
03.2021 - Current
Assistant Middle School Wrestling Coach
Regional School DIstrict 17
11.2018 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Regional School District 17
11.2018 - 06.2021
Student Teacher
Adams Middle School
03.2018 - 05.2018
Student Teacher
Killingworth Elementary School
01.2018 - 03.2018
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Saint Joseph
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Southern Connecticut State University
- CT Provisional Educator (165) Special Education: Comprehensive, Grades K through 12 (as of 7/1/2023 includes PreK)
- CT Provisional Educator (044) Physical Education, Pre-K through Grade 12
- CT Provisional Educator (043) Health Education, Pre-K through Grade 12
- Adult/Child First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
- 5 Year Renewable CT Coaching Certification
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