Sadie Jackson

Experienced special education associate with over 15 years of support in classroom management, behavior guidance, and personalized instruction. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Instructional Strategist II (BD, LD, ID) with a focus on student-centered teaching methods. Demonstrates proven ability to assist at-risk youth, manage curriculum coordination, and oversee childcare operations with compassion and efficiency.

• - Instructional Strategist II: BD/LD/ID (K–12)
• - Work Experience Coordinator (K–8 and 5–12)
• - Substitute Authorization – Iowa
• - Paraeducator Certification – Iowa

• Student Teacher (Fall 2025 – Upcoming)
• Valley Southwoods Freshman High School – West Des Moines, IA
• - 8-week placement in a high school setting serving students with behavioral and learning disabilities
• - Collaborating with special education teachers to implement IEPs and manage behavior supports
• Western Hills Elementary – West Des Moines, IA
• - 4-week placement in an elementary special education classroom
• - Supporting individualized instruction and co-teaching lessons
• Field Experience Practicums – Multiple Schools (2024–2025)
• - Completed 80 hours in BD, LD, and ID classrooms across elementary, junior high, and high school
• - Designed and supported small group and individualized instruction
• EYS Summer Program – Work Experience Support (Summer 2025)
• - Completed 20 hours of work experience-based instruction with transition-age students
• - Supported community-based learning and job readiness activities

• Licensed Childcare Provider – Self-employed (25 years)
• - Provided home-based care and early learning instruction for infants through school-age children

Within my Spring and Fall year I have made the deans list three time and also won an award for being an extended student.