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Sarah Blackmon

St. Hedwig,Texas

Summary

Experienced and dedicated education professional with over a decade of service in teaching, ARD facilitation, and educational diagnostics. Skilled in student assessment, data analysis, special education law, and collaborative planning. Recognized for exceptional organization, attention to detail, and ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences. Passionate about supporting student growth through data-informed decisions and inclusive practices.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educational Diagnostician

Abilene ISD
Abilene, TX
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Managed a caseload of over 110 students annually, coordinating evaluations and instructional plans
  • Administered and interpreted a range of norm-referenced assessments based on disability criteria
  • Led a district-wide initiative to streamline teacher data collection via Google Forms
  • Authored 30–60-page reports synthesizing test data, observations, and stakeholder input
  • Presented findings and recommendations in both written and oral formats to parents, and school staff
  • Participated in district-level review and interpretation of special education legislation

ARD Facilitator

Abilene ISD
Abilene, TX
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Scheduled and facilitated 10–15 ARD meetings weekly, managing complex calendars across teams
  • Provided technical assistance to staff and parents to support understanding and participation
  • Administered parent feedback surveys to guide continuous improvement efforts
  • Communicated ARD results clearly and accessibly, providing supplemental family resources and guidance

Elementary Teacher (Grades 3–4)

Abilene ISD; Jim Ned CISD
Abilene, TX
02.2010 - 05.2020
  • Planned and delivered engaging, data-driven instruction across all core content areas
  • Analyzed formative and interim data to support RTI referrals and student progress monitoring
  • Maintained strong parent communication through weekly newsletters and meetings
  • Coordinated field trips and extracurriculars, handling logistics, and cross-team collaboration

Education

Master of Education - Teacher Leadership

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Education, Interdisciplinary Studies

Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX
12.2009

Skills

  • Data and Technology: Google Sheets, Forms, Excel, data interpretation, and analysis
  • Professional strengths: time management, organization, project coordination, stakeholder communication, and report writing
  • Specialized knowledge: Special Education policy and law, Response to Intervention protocols, technical assistance, and norm-referenced assessments

Certification

  • Teaching Certification EC-4
  • ESL Certification
  • Educational Diagnostician Certification

Affiliations

  • Teacher of the Year, 2010
  • Reading Language Arts (RLA) Curriculum Committee Member
  • Grade Level Team Lead
  • Dean's List, Hardin-Simmons University

Timeline

Educational Diagnostician

Abilene ISD
08.2022 - 06.2024

ARD Facilitator

Abilene ISD
08.2020 - 05.2022

Elementary Teacher (Grades 3–4)

Abilene ISD; Jim Ned CISD
02.2010 - 05.2020

Master of Education - Teacher Leadership

Lamar University

Bachelor of Science - Education, Interdisciplinary Studies

Hardin-Simmons University

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