Sandra Morton
Kewaunee,Wisconsin
Summary
I am dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of all children. I have experience working with many children with various disabilities. I have always offered a safe, nurturing environment to boost learning. I am a teacher leader with the desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall physical and mental health and wellness. I am a focused professional that collaborates with my co-workers to help students achieve educational goals. I am talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. I have built strong, positive relationships with the families in the community by supporting, caring about and educating the children in Kewaunee.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood/4k Special Education Teacher
Kewaunee School District
08.2018 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Transitional meetings with families and the Birth to 3 Coordinator to explain and provide information about Early Childhood and school services
- Assessment of children using various informal and formal testing materials
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students. Worked with students who have intellectual, learning and emotional disabilities and students who have significant developmental delays, other health impairments, traumatic brain injures, autism, orthopedic and other health impairments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Coordinated special education students and paraprofessional schedules with master schedule.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Worked with occupational, physical and speech and language therapists to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Designed and implemented behavior intervention plans
- PBIS Tier 2 Coordinator
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Kewaunee School District
08.2011 - 06.2018
- Worked with parents, teachers and school leadership to develop tailored education plans for students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- PBIS Tier 1 Coordinator
- Coordinated special education students and paraprofessional schedules across multiple grade levels.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based on variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Used state and district assessments to determine student abilities and track academic progress.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
4th Grade Teacher
Kewaunee School District
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with students and parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Kewaunee School District
08.2002 - 06.2009
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by developing positive relationships
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with regular education teachers from across academic departments.
- Developed transition plan to outline steps necessary to prepare student for move to high school.
- Developed trusting and respectful relationships with students that encouraged them to reach out for assistance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education 4k-9 Regular Education 1-6
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI05.2002
Skills
Summer School Coordinator
- Summer School Programs Oversight
- Supervising Students and Summer School Teachers
- Attendance
- Evaluate Curriculum Options
- Student Discipline
- Expenditure Approvals
PBIS Council Leader
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Computer Proficiency
- Analyze Behavioral Data
- Coordinate Behavioral Interventions
- Small Group Leadership
- Parent Conferences
- Effective Listening
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Community and School Outreach Event Planning
Timeline
Early Childhood/4k Special Education Teacher
Kewaunee School District
08.2018 - Current
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Kewaunee School District
08.2011 - 06.2018
4th Grade Teacher
Kewaunee School District
08.2009 - 06.2011
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Kewaunee School District
08.2002 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Special Education 4k-9 Regular Education 1-6
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
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