Hi, I’m
Sarah Fraser
Special Education Teacher
Lindsborg,KS
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on the individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills in working with teachers, parents, and specialists to meet the educational needs of students.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Smoky Valley Middle SchoolLindsborg, KS
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
USD 418Lindsborg, KS
Paraprofessional
03.2018 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Assisted in maintaining an engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Assisted students in developing a deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
USD 400 & 418Lindsborg, KS
Substitute Teacher, K-12
08.2017 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Education
Fort Hays State UniversityHays, KS
Master of Science from High Incidence Special Education
08.2019 - 07.2021
University of KansasLawrence, KS
Bachelor of Arts from Education/Exercise Science
08.1996 - 05.2001
Skills
Middle school education
undefinedBuilding Leadership Team
- Support improvement in instructional practice on a school-wide basis
- Establish priorities for instruction and achievement
- Support the effective and ongoing use of data to monitor adult follow-through and student progress.
Timeline
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Smoky Valley Middle School
08.2019 - Current
Fort Hays State University
Master of Science from High Incidence Special Education
08.2019 - 07.2021
Paraprofessional
USD 418
03.2018 - 08.2019
Substitute Teacher, K-12
USD 400 & 418
08.2017 - 03.2018
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts from Education/Exercise Science
08.1996 - 05.2001
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