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Sarah Beaird

Kansas City,MO

Summary

With a proven track record at Northgate Middle School, I leveraged data-driven strategies and hands-on activities to enhance special education, mastering IEP development and fostering strong parent-teacher relationships. My approach not only improved student engagement but also integrated essential life skills, demonstrating a unique blend of instructional expertise and emotional support.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Special Education Teacher

Northgate Middle School
Kansas City, MO
07.2022 - Current
  • Utilized data-driven decision making to ensure instructional approaches aligned with individual student goals and objectives set forth in IEPs.
  • Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating project-based and hands-on activities into the curriculum.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on research and trends in special education teaching methods.
  • Established strong relationships with parents, conducting regular communication to provide updates on student progress and address any concerns.

Nutrition Service Worker

Oak Park High School
Kansas City, MO
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Prepared nutritious meals using standardized recipes, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.
  • Assessed calories, sodium, sugar, and other nutrition data to oversee patients' diets.
  • Performed daily temperature checks on refrigerators and freezers, ensuring proper storage conditions for perishable items.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall quality of nutrition services offered to students

Stay at Home Parent

Home
Kansas City, MO
05.2005 - 08.2020

I was a stay at home parent to both of my children.

While doing so I go 60 hours with the Nkc school district to make me eligible for teaching special education.

Education

Paraprofesional - Special Education

State of Missouri
Kansas City, MO
04.2020

Generalized - Child Education

Oakpark High School
Kansas City, MO
05.2002

Skills

  • IEP development
  • Inclusion strategies
  • Classroom organization
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Student engagement
  • Visual supports
  • Social skills training
  • Data collection
  • Reading intervention
  • Sensory integration
  • Communication strategies
  • Progress monitoring
  • Multisensory teaching
  • Functional behavior assessment
  • Curriculum adaptation
  • Transition planning
  • Math intervention
  • Individual education plans ieps
  • Team collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Motivating students
  • Relationship building
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Social skills development
  • Emotional support
  • Lesson planning
  • Parent communications
  • Positive role model
  • Parent communication
  • Behavior intervention plans
  • Verbal and nonverbal communication
  • Small group instruction
  • Behavior modifications

Timeline

Middle School Special Education Teacher

Northgate Middle School
07.2022 - Current

Nutrition Service Worker

Oak Park High School
08.2020 - 06.2022

Stay at Home Parent

Home
05.2005 - 08.2020

Paraprofesional - Special Education

State of Missouri

Generalized - Child Education

Oakpark High School
Sarah Beaird