Sarah Christie
Wylie,Texas
Summary
Special Education Department Chair and 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year who implements and maintains education programs and services for students with disabilities and serves as a trusted resource to students, families, school personnel and administration. Successfully maintains staffing and resources to achieve program objectives within budget. Implements research-based interventions, strategies and instruction and analyzes data to drive academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Ambitious and innovative professional with an intense focus on providing equal educational opportunities for all students. I have used my expertise and experience to assume leadership roles on both a department and district level thus allowing my impact to extend beyond the classroom and special programs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Department Chair/Teacher
Garland ISD/Rowlett High School
01.2013 - Current
- Responsible for the academic instruction, curriculum development, and behavioral management for students with intellectual and emotional disabilities, as well as, students with Autism
- Co-Chair for Campus PBIS Team
- Administrative campus support
- Facilitate annual meetings for students who receive Special Education services
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Develop and provide professional development opportunities for campus staff
- Train and support staff to ensure understanding and implementation of Special Education services in accordance with District, State, and Federal guidelines
- Provide support to staff in developing positive behavioral interventions and skills
- Ensure state assessment preparation for student with special needs
- Development of department master schedule and all student schedules
- Manage department budget
- Interview teacher and paraprofessional applicants
- Plan and conduct department meetings.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills
Education
No Degree - Accelerated Principal Preparation Program
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2024
M.D. - Educational Administration
Concordia University At Austin
Austin, TX07.2011
Skills
- Leadership
- Strong relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members
- Facilitate professional meetings
- Individual Education Plan Development
- Data Collection and Documentation
- Analyzing Data and Intervention Development
- Exceptional witten and verbal communication skills
- Master Schedule Development
- Behavior Management and Crisis Intervention
- Legal Compliance
- Develop and provide training for staff
- Case Management
- Adept in managing multiple projects, problem analysis and process improvement
- Collaborative Leadership
- State Testing Support
Accomplishments
- Appointed Department Chair of Special Education Department (2019-Present)
- Teacher of the Year (2021-2022)
- Co-Chair of PBIS Team
- Nominated for 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year
- Principal appointed lead of campus Behavior Intervention Committee
- Nominated for Rookie Teacher of the Year
References
- David Dunphy, Rowlett High School Principal/Current Supervisor, 214.878.7004
- Carmen Blakey, Rowlett High School Principal/Previous Supervisor, 469.831.9989
- Rhonda Williams, Rowlett High School Assistant Principal, 469.449.4094
- Tiffany Karns, Coyle Middle School Assistant Principal, 214.402.7320
- Lance Keating, Rowlett High School Assistant Principal, 214.962.9206
Certification
NVCI Certification (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention)
Timeline
Special Education Department Chair/Teacher
Garland ISD/Rowlett High School
01.2013 - Current
No Degree - Accelerated Principal Preparation Program
Lamar University
M.D. - Educational Administration
Concordia University At Austin
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