Sarah Martin
McEwen,TN
Summary
Experienced special education teacher with 14.5 years of experience. It is my goal to see students reach their highest potential and give "nothing less than their very best!" Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Dickson County Board Of Education
07.2022 - Current
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created Summary of Performances for graduation
- Taught RTI: Reading and Math
- Collaborated with general education teachers for students on a AAD Diploma path for graduation
Special Education Teacher 3rd-5th grade
Houston Co School District
07.2021 - 05.2022
- nd
1st Grade Assistant
Humphreys Co Schools
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Assisted teachers with grading papers, inserted grades in the grade book, copies, listening to students read aloud, cafeteria duty, assist special needs students in the classroom with puzzles and feedings
Substitute Teacher
Humphreys Co School District
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Substitute teacher for elementary, middle and high school in both general education and special education
SpEd Teacher
Humphreys Co School District
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Instructed students in Life Skills & transitions
- Testing Coordinator
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Communicated with nonverbal children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
- Instructed students in 6 academic areas and 3 reading groups
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom management, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Implemented and taught life skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as checkbook balancing, cooking, budgeting and housekeeping skills
Special Education Teacher (K-5)
Dickson County School District
08.2005 - 05.2008
- See skills listed for Houston County School District
Special Education Teacher (K-5)
Mississippi Public Schools
08.2000 - 05.2004
- See skills listed for Houston County School District
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, K-12 Mild Moderate
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12.2000
Associate of Arts - Education
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS05.1998
Skills
- Trustworthy
- Creative
- Honest
- Team player
- Encouraging
- Diligent
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Dickson County Board Of Education
07.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher 3rd-5th grade
Houston Co School District
07.2021 - 05.2022
1st Grade Assistant
Humphreys Co Schools
01.2020 - 03.2020
Substitute Teacher
Humphreys Co School District
08.2019 - 01.2020
SpEd Teacher
Humphreys Co School District
08.2008 - 05.2011
Special Education Teacher (K-5)
Dickson County School District
08.2005 - 05.2008
Special Education Teacher (K-5)
Mississippi Public Schools
08.2000 - 05.2004
Associate of Arts - Education
Itawamba Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, K-12 Mild Moderate
Delta State University
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