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Sara J. HANEHAN

SARATOGA SPRINGS,NY

Summary

Professional ready to contribute to organizational success with strong operational and administrative skills. History of delivering impactful support and fostering team collaboration to meet dynamic needs. Reliable and adaptable, with focus on effective communication and problem-solving. Known for integrity, efficiency and proactive approach to challenges. Reliable and adaptable with changing needs.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Self Directed Care Provider

AIM Services, Inc.
09.2017 - 10.2019
  • Worked 1:1 with a young adult in her home and in the community to help her reach her goals
  • Communicated with the family and other health professionals to determine goals and assess progress as well as how to keep client safe in the community
  • Found and organized appropriate activities for the client in the community to meet her goals of being independent and self sufficient

Special Education Teacher

Northern Rivers – School at Northeast
08.2012 - 06.2013
  • Taught students in grades 9-12 diagnosed with emotional and learning disabilities in a 6:1:2 setting
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Coordinated with parents, caregivers, dorm staff, health professionals and other educators to form a comprehensive plan for educating students.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Special Education Teacher

Questar III- Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene Counties BOCES John E. Sackett Center & Rensselaer Academy
12.2009 - 02.2012
  • Taught students diagnosed with emotional and learning disabilities in a 6:1:2 setting
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
  • Developed Individualized Education Plans, Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans in a team setting and collaborated with districts to manage student programs
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.

Special Education Teacher

Bellows Free Academy High School, Learning Center
08.2008 - 06.2009
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.

Program Point Staff

Chapel Haven: Asperger’s Syndrome Adult Transition Program
06.2007 - 08.2008
  • Coordinated teaching of Social Communicative Competence (SCC) curriculum for young adults with Asperger’s Syndrome.
  • Managed day to day implementation of the SCC with students that includes behavioral and anxiety management strategies including development and implementation of student goals.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.

Education

Masters of Education - Special Education K-12

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12.2006

Bachelors of Science - Human Development & Family Studies, Counseling Adolescents

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
12.2003

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Relationship Building
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Data Management
  • Motivating students
  • Social Skills Development

Certification

  • New York State Teaching Certification, Special Education 5-9
  • Vermont State Teaching Certification, Special Education K-12

Timeline

Self Directed Care Provider

AIM Services, Inc.
09.2017 - 10.2019

Special Education Teacher

Northern Rivers – School at Northeast
08.2012 - 06.2013

Special Education Teacher

Questar III- Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene Counties BOCES John E. Sackett Center & Rensselaer Academy
12.2009 - 02.2012

Special Education Teacher

Bellows Free Academy High School, Learning Center
08.2008 - 06.2009

Program Point Staff

Chapel Haven: Asperger’s Syndrome Adult Transition Program
06.2007 - 08.2008

Bachelors of Science - Human Development & Family Studies, Counseling Adolescents

University of Connecticut
  • New York State Teaching Certification, Special Education 5-9
  • Vermont State Teaching Certification, Special Education K-12

Masters of Education - Special Education K-12

Grand Canyon University
Sara J. HANEHAN