SARAH CANNON
Grand Rapids,Michigan
Summary
Former special education teacher seeking a full-time administration position in the public school setting. Hardworking and reliable educator with strong ability in cultivating positive relationships with students. Highly organized, proactive, and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
ASD Program Teacher
East Grand Rapids Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
- Developed lesson plans that align with curriculum standards and student learning objectives.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to enhance student participation and understanding.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking skills.
Resource Room Teacher
East Grand Rapids Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Developed individualized education programs to support diverse student needs.
- Implemented targeted interventions to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to create inclusive and supportive classroom environments.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted strategies based on assessment data.
Substitute Teacher
Michigan Public Schools
12.2020 - Current
- Substitute taught in a resource room, first, third, and fifth grade classroom.
- Substitute taught in an elementary music room.
Paraeducator
East Grand Rapids Public Schools, Breton Downs Elementary
12.2019 - Current
- Support a first grade student with Cerebral Palsy.
- Promote compliance with Michigan IEP standards in both curriculum development and classroom operations.
- Meet with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
Summer School Teacher
CASA
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Student taught in the fall of 2021 in a third grade, general education classroom.
- Created, designed, and taught lesson plans for math, reading, writing, and science. Used Lucy Calkins Units of Study for reading and writing lessons.
- Taught third grade students in the Holland community.
- Created, designed, and taught lessons in all core subjects.
- Assessed students using DIBELS to create reading groups.
Teacher’s Assistant
Hope College
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Assist teacher with instruction and provide clerical support for diverse needs.
- Support students individually and in groups of up to 10 through hosting review sessions once a week.
- Review, mark, and evaluate homework assignments.
Tutor
Hope College
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provide one-on-one tutoring sessions in math for elementary and middle school teachers.
- Provide handouts and other educational materials to help students understand math concepts.
Child Care Worker
East Grand Rapids Public Schools
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Delivered direct, supervised care.
- Worked at Camp East, a summer camp for students ages 3-10.
- Provided one-on-one support for a first grade student with Autism Spectrum Disorder and a first grade student with a visual impairment.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Used techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to assist in behavior management.
- Discussed celebrations and concerns with parents or guardians.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Comprehensive Elementary Education (K-5) and Special Education: Learning Disabilities (K-12)
Hope College
Holland, Michigan05.2022
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI05-2026
Skills
- Conversational in Spanish
- Team building
- Communications
- Relationship development
- Classroom Supervision
- Behavior modeling
- Maintaining safe environments
- One-on-one and small group instruction
Accomplishments
- Member of the East Grand Rapids Middle School Improvement Team from 2022-2025
- Served on the district's Special Education Shared Leadership Team from 2024-now
- Served on the district's LRE (Least Restrictive Environment) 'We Are All Pioneers' team from 2024-now
Affiliations
- Hope College | Holland, MI ACTSAAC Member August 2019 - 2022. The Student Athletic Committee is a student-athlete organization that aims to connect student-athletes with the greater Holland community. To be a member of ACTSAAC, you must be elected by your coach.
- Hope College | Holland, MI STEP Communications Coordinator August 2019 - 2022. Students Together Empowering and Educating Peers is an organization at Hope College that focuses on supporting survivors of interpersonal violence on campus and informing students on healthy relationships.
- Hope College | Holland, MI CEC Secretary Member August 2019 - 2022. Council for Exceptional Children is a national organization that has a branch at Hope College. In our chapter at Hope, we organize events for adults in the Holland community with special needs. Active member of CEC for 4 years and secretary for 2 years.
- Hope College | Holland, MI Cross Country Team Captain August 2018 - 2022. Raced on the cross country team at Hope College for 4 years. Voted team captain for the 2021-2022 season
- Hope College | Holland, MI Track and Field Team August 2018 – May 2021. Raced on the track and field team at Hope College for 3 years. Participated in both indoor and outdoor track.
Timeline
ASD Program Teacher
East Grand Rapids Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Resource Room Teacher
East Grand Rapids Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2025
Summer School Teacher
CASA
06.2021 - 07.2021
Substitute Teacher
Michigan Public Schools
12.2020 - Current
Teacher’s Assistant
Hope College
08.2020 - 05.2021
Tutor
Hope College
08.2020 - 05.2021
Paraeducator
East Grand Rapids Public Schools, Breton Downs Elementary
12.2019 - Current
Child Care Worker
East Grand Rapids Public Schools
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Comprehensive Elementary Education (K-5) and Special Education: Learning Disabilities (K-12)
Hope College
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Grand Valley State University