Sandra Bunker
Wichita Falls,TX
Summary
Attentive special education professional adept at meeting the educational needs of students with unique learning abilities and advising school staff to successfully implement specialized instruction. Eager to apply 13 years of education experience to bring value to Lawton Public Schools.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restorative Practice Specialist
Wichita Falls Independent School District
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with Multi-disciplinary team to determine the resources necessary to met the needs of student with behavior challenges
- Modeled Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavior intervention strategies for classroom teachers and paraprofessionals
- Led individual and small group social skills lessons to address social skills deficits in students
- Collected and analyzed behavior data to determine the effectiveness of intervention
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Burkburnett Independent School District
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans for elementary and secondary students
- Modeled behavior intervention strategies for classroom teachers and paraprofessionals
- Participated in ARD meetings
- Collected and analyzed behavior data to determine the effectiveness of behavior plans
- Communicated with parents to address student behavior needs.
Early Intervention Specialist
Wichita Falls Independent School District
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Provide support and district professional development for teachers and staff on different data collection methods
- Implement early intervention techniques for students with academic and behavior challenges in elementary grade levels
- Work with general and special education staff to develop and implement effective behavior interventions, enhancing student's ability to access the general education classroom to maximum extent possible
- Collaborate with members on school teams to assess student needs, determine appropriate interventions, set up appropriate progress monitoring plans, analyze student data to recommend appropriate behavior and academic supports and programs for students.
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Wichita Falls Independent School District
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Offered crisis support and intervention at multiple elementary schools across the district
- Collaborated with ARD committee to determine education programming for student with disabilities
- Implemented PBIS behavior supports at Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments and assisted teachers with behavior intervention plans.
Special Education Teacher
Lawton Public Schools
08.2010 - 07.2018
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
- Collaborated with a team of 2-4 paraprofessionals to meet needs of students.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Cameron University
Lawton, OKEducation Diagnostician Certification Program -
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TXMaster of Education - Special Education
Cameron University
Lawton, OKBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Cameron University
Lawton, OKSkills
- Organizational skills
- Special education plan management
- Differentiated instruction
- Child development
- Collaboration with colleagues
- Data informed individualized support
- Policy Implementation
Certification
Oklahoma Principal Certification
Texas Educational Diagnostician Certification
Oklahoma Teaching Certificates: Elementary Education, Mild/Mod Disabilities, Severe Profound Disabilities, Early Childhood, Autism
Texas Teaching Certificates: Core subjects EC-6, Special Education
Contact
Timeline
Restorative Practice Specialist
Wichita Falls Independent School District
11.2023 - Current
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Burkburnett Independent School District
08.2022 - 10.2023
Early Intervention Specialist
Wichita Falls Independent School District
08.2021 - 07.2022
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Wichita Falls Independent School District
08.2018 - 07.2021
Special Education Teacher
Lawton Public Schools
08.2010 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Cameron University
Education Diagnostician Certification Program -
Midwestern State University
Master of Education - Special Education
Cameron University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Cameron University
Oklahoma Principal Certification
Texas Educational Diagnostician Certification
Oklahoma Teaching Certificates: Elementary Education, Mild/Mod Disabilities, Severe Profound Disabilities, Early Childhood, Autism
Texas Teaching Certificates: Core subjects EC-6, Special Education
Contact
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