Sara Price
Magnolia,DE
Summary
Driven by a passion for fostering educational growth, I excelled at Caesar Rodney High School by leveraging differentiated instruction and classroom management to enhance the learning experience for neurodiverse students.
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
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher - Vocational Studies
Caesar Rodney High School
08.2021 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Provided life skills programming for students with varying disabilities (OHI, MID, ASD).
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple contents (math, science, and job site skills).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Established relationships with local businesses for Vocational Job Sites.
- Administered DeSSA ALT assessments.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supervise students during non-instructional periods such as before school and lunch.
Special Education Teacher - 6th Grade
Seaford Middle School
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs. In person and on Zoom sessions.
- TAM teacher Math and ELA.
- Collected benchmark data for students IEP goals.
- Attend and ran IEP meetings.
- Attended weekly PLC meetings.
- Sent home progress monitoring updates.
Paraprofessional - Vocational Studies
Caesar Rodney High School
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Followed laid out plan provided by Mrs. Miller.
- Attended a variety of job sites with students.
- Worked one-on-one, small group, and whole group activities and assignments with students.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Provided support and assistance to students who neede it.
- Participated in zoom sessions.
- Worked in small groups and independent breakout rooms to provide additional student support.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
Substitute Teacher
Capital School District
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Volunteer
Bayhealth Kent General Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Labeled patients charts for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
- Put together patient chart packets.
- Took patients out in a wheelchair to vehicle after procedures.
- Made new bed packs.
- Cleaned beds and changed linens.
Team Member
State Farm
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Passed exams for property and casualty, life, and health licenses.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Provided customer service as the front desk receptionist.
- Serviced auto policies.
- Added and/or removed drivers and vehicles to households.
- Closed customer automobile loans.
- Provide answers to customers questions relating to billing, auto policy coverage, and State Farm Bank.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Assisted customers in selecting merchandise best suited to needs.
Teller
PNC Bank
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
- Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times
- Managed high-volume transactions efficiently while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accurate processing for customers.
- Increased cross-selling opportunities by identifying customer needs and recommending appropriate banking products or services.
Concessionaire Manager
Scott's T's Ramstein Air Force Base
02.2011 - 09.2014
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Interviewed and hired associates.
- Attended customer service classes with AAFES.
- Provided customer service and explained detailed process of making customized garments.
- Ordered weekly freight.
- Nightly deposits.
- Ringing up sales and balancing a cash register.
- Taking and completing customized garment orders.
Teller Operations Supervisor
MidFirst Bank
02.2008 - 10.2010
- Executed customer transactions, including but not limited to, deposits, withdrawals, money orders, and cashing checks.
- Processed foreign currency exchange, wire transfers, stop payments, and account transfers.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, providing constructive feedback aimed at professional development.
- Managed and maintained teller cash drawers, vaults, and other assets in accordance with bank policies.
- Collaborated with management to expand cross-sales.
- Opened new customer accounts.
- Audited teller cash drawers monthly.
- Maintained the branch to be ready for audit.
- Met or exceeded monthly sales goal.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Received All-Star Award for 100% mystery shopper approval.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZNo Degree - Elementary Education
Delaware Technical Community College
Dover, DEMaster of Science - Special Education
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE12.2019
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Co-teaching Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Special Education
- Life Skills Instruction
Certification
- Initial License
- Praxis 7811
- Praxis 5038
- PPAT requirements
Timeline
Special Education Teacher - Vocational Studies
Caesar Rodney High School
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher - 6th Grade
Seaford Middle School
11.2020 - 05.2021
Paraprofessional - Vocational Studies
Caesar Rodney High School
02.2020 - 11.2020
Substitute Teacher
Capital School District
12.2019 - 02.2020
Volunteer
Bayhealth Kent General Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2019
Team Member
State Farm
04.2016 - 10.2018
Teller
PNC Bank
01.2016 - 04.2016
Concessionaire Manager
Scott's T's Ramstein Air Force Base
02.2011 - 09.2014
Teller Operations Supervisor
MidFirst Bank
02.2008 - 10.2010
No Degree - Business Management
Penn Foster College
No Degree - Elementary Education
Delaware Technical Community College
Master of Science - Special Education
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6
Wilmington University
- Initial License
- Praxis 7811
- Praxis 5038
- PPAT requirements
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