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Sarah Bader

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Productive Special Education Coordinator and Team Lead implementing programs for children with mental, learning and behavioral disabilities. Trains staff on special education innovations, creates educational programs and analyzes student academic data. Proficient in Frontline and Virtual Communication Platforms. Dedicated to providing exceptional leadership to drive the special education program to the highest of expectations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Campus Coordinator (Full-Time)

Bennie L. Cole Elementary, NISD
San Antonio, Texas
01.2020 - Current
  • Serve as a resource for information regarding special education services, programs and policies and ensure that procedures are appropriate in relation to policies required by district, state and federal regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluated special education staff through classroom observation, feedback and recommendations.
  • Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
  • Serve as District Representative/Administrator Designee in all campus-held ARD meetings.
  • Conducted training and team meetings to inform team on effective instructional practices and policies.

Collaborative Teacher

Northside Independent School District
San Antonio, Texas
08.2013 - 12.2019
  • Use differentiated instruction and creatively adapt lessons to meet needs of specific students
  • Uphold a solid classroom management plan in which students are provided with clear and consistent direction and follow-through
  • Met with parents to discuss student progress.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

George Gervin Academy

Head Start/Pre-K 3 Teacher
San Antonio, Texas
08.2012 - 08.2013
  • Adapted daily routines to meet the interest and needs of the individual child and the group
  • Developed activities that promote Early Childhood literacy and math concepts
  • Planned and implemented activities that meet the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs
    of students
  • Provided a classroom environment that encouraged parent participation
  • Observed children and tracked progress and development

Special Education Resource and BMC Assistant

San Antonio Independent School District
San Antonio, Texas
08.2011 - 08.2012
  • Prepared classroom materials that ensured successful lessons
  • Worked with the teacher in making purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provided effective
  • Teaching strategies and maximized time on task
  • Implemented and developed behavior strategies that guided behavior progress

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2009

Skills

  • Excellent Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Data Entry
  • Staff education and training
  • Attention to Detail

Certification

  • EC-12 Special Education
  • EC-6 Generalist

Timeline

Special Education Campus Coordinator (Full-Time)

Bennie L. Cole Elementary, NISD
01.2020 - Current

Collaborative Teacher

Northside Independent School District
08.2013 - 12.2019

George Gervin Academy

Head Start/Pre-K 3 Teacher
08.2012 - 08.2013

Special Education Resource and BMC Assistant

San Antonio Independent School District
08.2011 - 08.2012

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Angelo State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Sarah Bader