Sandra D. Hall
Winston-Salem,North Carolina
Summary
A leader in education looking for a new career. Ten years of experience in education, versatile and dedicated child advocate with a solid focus on the individual needs identified in special education students. Excellent interpersonal skills provide strong rapport with students, parents, and colleagues to promote a shared commitment to quality education and community engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2021 - Current
- Supports classroom teacher with conducting daily instructional activities in class with 30 students
- Collaborates with assigned general education teacher to modify and customize lessons and activities to include special education students
- Supported classroom teacher with conducting daily instructional activities in class with 30 students.
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Worked with general education teachers to plan and implement instructions while ensuring 100% compliance with IEP standards
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest
- Facilitated presentations and recommended state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards while providing interventions and differentiated instruction.
- Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for over 30 students
- Utilized pre-made and self-made assessments to determine student weaknesses and strengths
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Created over 50 individualized education programs for each special education student varying both academically and emotionally
- Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning such as individualized instruction and problem-solving assignments
- Conducted evaluation of students' academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health on regular basis
- Managed students' behavior while developing and teaching behavioral strategies to support students' self-control.
- Met federal deadlines for all paperwork
Testing Coordinator
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Oversaw training of test administrators, proctors, and volunteers
- Devised and launched school-wide testing plan, digitized documentation, and maintained confidentiality of individual student accommodations and individual student scores
- Enforced all current State Board of Education policies executed by all staff with integrity
- Partnered with school administrators, office personnel, and teachers to maintain operational performance school-wide during state and district testing
- Achieved 100% test security with no misadministrations.
Computer Lab Specialist
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Taught computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) to students K-5
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to streamline expectations both in individual classrooms and computer lab.
Group Fitness Instructor
YMCA Northwest North Carolina
Winston-Salem, NC
02.2011 - 05.2016
- Led members of all age groups through 60-minute workouts
- Conducted SilverSneakers classes for older adult population.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate - Special Education
05.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
08.1990 - 05.1993
Skills
Creative direction, Special Education, Supervising experience, Compassionate nature, Organizational skills, Communication skillsEmployee relations, Scheduling proficiency, Documentation, IEP compliance, Observant, Leadership experience, Client relations, FastLearner, Group Fitness, Outside sales, Inside sales, Office Manager experience, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Powerpoint, CanvasMicrosoft Teams
Timeline
Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant - Thomas Jefferson Middle School
08.2021 - Current
Exceptional Children's Teacher - Thomas Jefferson Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2021
Exceptional Children's Teacher - Sherwood Forest Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
UNC Greensboro - Post-Baccalaureate , Special Education
05.2017 - 12.2018
Testing Coordinator - Sherwood Forest Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2017
Computer Lab Specialist - Sherwood Forest Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2016
Group Fitness Instructor - YMCA Northwest North Carolina
02.2011 - 05.2016
Clemson University - Bachelor of Arts, History
08.1990 - 05.1993