Sandra Stanton
York,PA
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience working with server disabilities creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12
08.2022 - Current
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum. Run large and small group sessions.
- Ensure a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons, promoting interdisciplinary learning among students.
- ABA instruction for students.
- De-escalating students on the Autism Spectrum.
- Trained in sensory integration techniques.
- Knowledge on programming AAC devices.
- Created visually appealing bulletin boards that showcased student work and reinforced key concepts from lessons.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Special Education Teacher
Pillar Elementary School
09.2009 - 06.2022
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth, Report on student progress via report cards and daily communication reports. Administering DLM testing.
- Supervised student teachers. Supervised staff assigned to the classroom. Classroom management skills.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe disabilities to increase functional academics and life skills.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement, and positive reinforcement.
- Implemented and taught a life skills program, enabling students to master tasks such as toileting, self-feeding, and laundry.
- Managed 20 students and 15 staff with clear direction and expectations during virtual instruction.
- Developed engaging and interactive virtual classroom.
- I kept staff motivated during the virtual lockdown by giving them clear direction, expectations, and assignments to help me reach each student's IEP goals.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
Middle School Teacher of the Handicapped
Mt. Olive Middle School
09.2001 - 06.2004
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Integrated technology into the classroom as an instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Integrating students with peers.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
Classroom Teacher of the Multiply Disabled
A. Harry Moore School
09.1992 - 06.2001
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Demonstration teacher in New Jersey City University program housed in A. Harry Moore Special Education School. Taught seven multiply disabled students ages 5-9 years focusing on functional academics (readiness skills), self-help skills of feeding, dressing, toileting, and developing abilities for proper social interaction within the community.
- Served in faculty committees: Hiring Committee, Faculty Affairs, Curriculum Writing, Special Olympics, Sunshine club, and Extracurricular Activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher of The Handicapped
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ06.1991
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Student records management
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Special education
- Organization and Time management
- Bi-lingual in Spanish
- CPR certified
- Safety Care trained
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Pillar Elementary School
09.2009 - 06.2022
Middle School Teacher of the Handicapped
Mt. Olive Middle School
09.2001 - 06.2004
Classroom Teacher of the Multiply Disabled
A. Harry Moore School
09.1992 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher of The Handicapped
New Jersey City University
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