Sara Lotgering
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Alvord Unified School District
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
Julie Tackaberry
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Provided comprehensive treatment by working in close collaboration with multidisciplinary team of professionals.
- Provided one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for neurodivergent clients in clinical setting.
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.
- Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each patient.
French Medical Corporation, Nanny
Aimee French
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Education
Master of Arts - Science of Education
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University California Riverside
Riverside, CA05.2020
Skills
- Active Listening
- Curriculum Development
- Individualized Instruction
- Youth Mentoring
- Instructional Strategies
- Literacy Development
- Mathematics Instruction
- Emotional Intelligence
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
Accomplishments
Cum Laude, University of California Riverside 2019 & 2020 Cum Laude, California Baptist University 2020
Affiliations
Riverside Meals on Wheels Riverside, California
(June 2016- April 2017)
- Responsible for providing fresh meals and companionship to senior, disabled, housebound residents.
Crossroads Special Needs and Disabilities Ministry Corona, California
June 2013- August 2016
- Responsible for executing enjoyable and interactive crafts and activities for children and adults with special needs.
Antioch Church, Riverside, California
(February 2016- Present)
- Responsible for teaching Sunday school to children between the ages between (0-12)
Certification
Teaching Credential
Teaching Credential in Mild/Moderate Special Education
California Baptist University, Riverside California
Issued Date: 12/20/2022
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification
Issued Date: 9/28/2023
Adult, Child, Baby CPR/First Aid
Issued Date: 9/7/21-9/7/23
SEIS (Special Education Information System) Training
Completed comprehensive training in SEIS, a specialized software/system for managing and documenting special education services.
Languages
Swedish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Alvord Unified School District
03.2021 - 08.2022
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
Julie Tackaberry
09.2019 - 08.2022
French Medical Corporation, Nanny
Aimee French
06.2017 - 09.2019
Master of Arts - Science of Education
California Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University California Riverside
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