Sarah J. Gould
Madison,AL
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven Special Education Teacher with several years of experience. Expertise in developing adaptive learning strategies, behavior management techniques, and individualized education plans that meet the unique needs of each student. Strong communicator with exceptional patience and empathy, fostering effective collaboration with parents, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance student outcomes. Committed to creating inclusive learning environments that promote student success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Rainbow Elementary
Madison, AL
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborative Kindergarten and first-grade special education teacher/caseload manager.
- Engaged in educational activities with learners at Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) classifications of .01 and .03.
- Managed classroom allocations resulting in varied percentages of inclusion for different student categories.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
Special Education Teacher
Blue Springs Elementary
Athens, AL
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Least Restrictive Environment (LRE): Special Education teacher/caseload manager.
- Taught students in kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade on Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.
- Facilitated students' achievement in reading, writing, math and social skills based on individual needs.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Homebound Teacher
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Delivered comprehensive multi-subject instruction to 5th-grade special education student outside regular school hours.
Facilitator
Baldwin Online Academy
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Baldwin Online Academy (BOA) for virtual learners who did not return to in-person instruction because of the pandemic.
- Led instructional sessions for 4th and 5th grade BOA students. Assessed and commented on assignments.
- Enhanced academic progress with the utilization of Edmentum software.
- Administered tailored tutoring sessions upon request.
Program for Exceptional Children (PEC) Teacher
Midway Hills Academy
Milledgeville, GA
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Delivered comprehensive education services to 4th and 5th grade PEC students.
- Collaborated in an inclusive learning environment for 4th and 5th-grade core subjects.
- Conducted virtual teaching for 5th graders during COVID pandemic in academic year 2020-2021.
- Facilitated learning for 4th and 5th graders in resource setting focusing on core subjects.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
STEAM Teacher
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Facilitated after-school STEAM program aiding homework completion.
- Planned and executed enrichment activities within STEAM framework.
- Used differentiated instructional techniques to promote content relevance.
Program for Exceptional Children (PEC) Teacher
Turner Woods Elementary
Gray, GA
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Facilitated specialized instruction and management for K-2 students as a PEC teacher.
- Collaborated in inclusion classroom focusing on Reading and Math.
- Facilitated literacy development for 3rd-graders in PEC.
- Monitored progress to ensure compliance with student IEPs.
- Worked closely with educators to maximize educational outcomes for students.
- Served as hospital homebound teacher for 4th-grade student after school.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Cub Care Worker
Turner Woods Elementary
Gray, GA
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Managed after-school program for students with later parental pick-up times.
- Engaged with young learners from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade.
- Ensured completion of homework accurately.
- Collected program payments and handled distribution of owed sheets and receipts.
Customer Service Representative
Kroger
Milledgeville, GA
06.2011 - 08.2015
- Handled initial stages of customer service tasks by promptly resolving issues raised over the phone or face-to-face.
- Engaged with dissatisfied customers to address their concerns.
- Addressed customer concerns regarding product or service dissatisfaction to secure positive transaction outcomes.
- Coordinated timely compilation of scheduled reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
Paraprofessional
Turner Woods Elementary
Gray, GA
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Started the year assisting in a PEC Inclusion kindergarten classroom.
- Ensured students followed established procedures.
- Transitioned into a PEC-focused teaching support position for grades K-3.
- Emphasized core subjects: Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science.
- Reassigned to a dedicated Georgia Network for Educational Therapeutic Services satellite classroom.
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies to foster positive student conduct in grades K-5.
- Prepared classroom materials and educational resources for daily lessons.
Cashier
Kroger
Bonaire, GA
10.2009 - 06.2011
- Welcomed customers and ensured exceptional shopping experiences.
- Utilized money management skills to check and evaluate daily cash accounts to ensure accurate accounting of all money transactions.
- Supported team members in organizing inventory and replenishing stock.
- Outlined costs of products and services, and determined bills with the use of calculators and money registers.
Education
B.S. - Special Education
Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, GA05.2013
Associates Degree - Science
Georgia Military College
Warner Robins05.2011
Skills
- Proficient with PowerSchool Special Programs and Insights into Behavior
- Mastered Georgia Online IEP
- Proficient in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
- Experienced with Google Docs
- Experienced in Google Slides Presentation Design
- Competent in Using Google Forms
- Skilled in Google Sheets Functions
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Collaborative teamwork
- Social skills development
- Scheduling proficiency
- Data management
- Co-teaching experience
- Visual supports
- Disability assessment testing
- Small group instruction
- Data collection
- Lesson planning
Certification
- GACE - Georgia's Assessment for Certification of Educators.
- 081 - Special Education
- 082 - Special Education
- 087-Special Education Reading/ELA, and Social Studies
- 001: Early Childhood Education
- 002: Early Childhood Education
- Dyslexia Endorsement.
- Alabama teaching license.
Community Service
- American Cancer Society Relay for Life team captain.
- Co-chair for BETA, a local community service project for students with good grades and good behavior.
Availability
Permanent, Full Time
Affiliations
- Former Relay for Life team captain.
- Former Kindergarten Chess Club sponsor.
- Kindergarten Math Club Teacher.
- Currently going through LETRS training.
- I have volunteered for Breakfast with Santa for the last two years.
- Pokémon Go player.
- Puzzle enthusiast.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Rainbow Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Blue Springs Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
Homebound Teacher
03.2022 - 05.2022
Facilitator
Baldwin Online Academy
01.2020 - 05.2022
Program for Exceptional Children (PEC) Teacher
Midway Hills Academy
08.2017 - 05.2022
STEAM Teacher
08.2017 - 12.2019
Program for Exceptional Children (PEC) Teacher
Turner Woods Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2017
Cub Care Worker
Turner Woods Elementary
05.2015 - 03.2017
Paraprofessional
Turner Woods Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2014
Customer Service Representative
Kroger
06.2011 - 08.2015
Cashier
Kroger
10.2009 - 06.2011
B.S. - Special Education
Georgia College and State University
Associates Degree - Science
Georgia Military College
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