Sara Drappi
Verona
Summary
Dynamic In-Class Support Special Education Teacher, adept in fostering student engagement. Excelled in modifying curriculum with instructional technology and strategies to ensure progress. Proven track record in team collaboration for crafting IEPs and building strong relationships, significantly enhancing classroom management and student achievements. High energy and positive attitude to create positive learning environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Nutley Board of Education
10.2012 - Current
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Collaborated with general education teachers from across academic departments.
- Modified general education curriculum for students with disabilities using various instructional techniques and technologies in accordance with IEPs.
- Created and managed IEPs in collaboration with parents, case manager and teachers to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Maintained accurate records through district approved data tracking for goals and objectives in addition to grading.
- Taught students across multiple classifications in the general education classroom in-class support setting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Continuing Studies
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, INMaster of Arts - Teaching
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2012
Skills
- Relationship Builder
- Motivating students
- Instructional Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- IEP development
- Instructional technology
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Progress Monitoring
Certification
Wilson Reading Program Practitioner
Hobbies
Playing women's softbal in the West Essex area for 5 years.
Coaching field hockey grades 3-8 for 6 years.
Currently training for my third half marathon.
Growing vegetables.
Reading historical fiction and mystery/thrillers.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Nutley Board of Education
10.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Continuing Studies
Indiana University Bloomington
Master of Arts - Teaching
Montclair State University
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