Sandra Jans
Myrtle Beach,South Carolina
Summary
Experienced and versatile Learning Specialist and Special Education Teacher with over 25 years of advocacy for students with unique learning needs. Skilled in professional development, training, coaching, and collaboration at the district level. Successfully oversee and support a team of 200+ teachers. Proficient in creating and coordinating district curriculum for middle school and high school intervention and special education students. Advanced data collection and analysis abilities enable informed discussions with administration and staff. Recognized for kindness, accommodation, and extensive knowledge of special education programs, intervention plans, and resources. Seeking to utilize skills and knowledge in developing innovative products and resources while providing professional development opportunities for educators at all levels.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Specialist
MS & HS Interventions
01.2014 - Current
- Develop district Rti protocols and support schools in implementing MTSS at 31 schools
- Create and coordinate the development of district intervention and special education curriculum documents
- Analyze district data to identify and respond to trends
- Lead and facilitate professional and staff development to develop teacher capacity
- Conduct model lessons for teachers, in all intervention areas.
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Whittemore Park Middle School
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Improved student academic and behavioral outcomes through the use of evidence based interventions, increased functionality of tiered systems of supports, and created individualized progress indicators to measure student responses to intervention
- Developed and implemented IEPs, FBAs, BIPs
- Collected and analyzed data to develop intervention and behavior management strategies
- Implemented de-escalation of student behaviors utilizing non-violent crisis intervention strategies
- Collaborated with numerous departments and multiple standard education teachers
- Named Whittemore Park Teacher of the Year in 2017.
High School Special Education Teacher
Washingtonville Central School District
01.2003 - 01.2014
- Delivered Regents level curriculum to special education students, of all classifications, in grades 9-12, in all core content areas; resulting in the majority of students passing the Regents Exams and graduating high school with a Regents diploma
- Improved student reading comprehension, math skills and organization skills to ensure all students achieved college and career ready status
- Developed instructional materials to target needs and collaborated with parents and support teams such as occupational therapists, counselors, and psychologists to tailor learning strategies.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Washingtonville CSD
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students in grades K-5
- Administered Woodcock Johnson cognitive testing, scoring and analysis, providing detailed analysis and interpretation for IEP teams and parents
- Improved academic performance by delivering specialized dyslexia instruction as certified Orton-Gillingham provider
- Met the instructional needs of students with an individualized education plan using a wide range of methodologies.
Education
Masters of Science in Education: Special Education -
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY01.2004
Bachelors of Science in Education: Dual Elementary and Special Education -
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY01.2000
Skills
- Program Administrator for Digital Educational Programs, TroubleShooting, Technical Support, Multiple Programs
- Data Collection and Analysis, Research, Management, Resource Allocation, Planning, Curriculum Development, Methodology, Professional Development, Edtech, Organizational, Evaluation, Fidelity
- Leadership, Self Starter, Manage Multiple Projects, Collaboration, Coaching, Time Management, Mentor, Stakeholder, Oversight, Approachable, Empathetic, Open Minded, Dedicated, Problem Solver, Decision Maker
- Google Suite, Outlook, Office, Mac, Windows Xp, LMS
Timeline
Learning Specialist
MS & HS Interventions
01.2014 - Current
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Whittemore Park Middle School
01.2014 - 01.2017
High School Special Education Teacher
Washingtonville Central School District
01.2003 - 01.2014
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Washingtonville CSD
01.2001 - 01.2003
Bachelors of Science in Education: Dual Elementary and Special Education -
Mount Saint Mary College
Masters of Science in Education: Special Education -
Mount Saint Mary College
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