Sandra Sansone
West Haven,CT
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Bridgeport Public Schools, enhancing student progress through individualized IEPs and effective classroom management. Expert in CT-SEDS and adept at fostering parent-teacher collaboration, significantly improving learning outcomes for neurodiverse students. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher- RISE Program Grades 3-6
Bridgeport Public Schools
08.2013 - Current
- Appointed school's SBAC Testing Accomodations coordinator
- Held Lead Special Education Teacher Position
- Appointed Initial Referral Facilitator
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Served on Madison's School Governance Counsel
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Special Education Teacher- Grades 4-12
Winston Preparatory School
08.2008 - 06.2013
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Appointed Assistant Director of the schools Theatre Program
- Teaching Style was featured in a teaching training video for new special education teaching professionals professionals
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CTBachelor of Arts - English
University of New Paltz
New Paltz, New YorkSkills
- CT-SEDS
- Classroom Management
- Report writing
- Individual Education Plans- IEPs
- Special Education- K-12 CT Certified Educator
- Elementary Education CT Certified Educator
- Fluent in Technological platforms
- Parent Square
- Protraxx
- Data Management
- Motivating students
- Parent Communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- De-Escalation Techniques
Timeline
Special Education Teacher- RISE Program Grades 3-6
Bridgeport Public Schools
08.2013 - Current
Special Education Teacher- Grades 4-12
Winston Preparatory School
08.2008 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of New Paltz
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