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Sarah McInnis

Sarah McInnis

Garden City

Summary

Dynamic educator at Queens Metropolitan High School, specializing in individualized education plans and student engagement. Expertise in translating NGSS into differentiated instruction, promoting academic growth through innovative strategies. Strong relationships with families enhance inclusive environments, ensuring all students achieve their potential. Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements, and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Queens Metropolitan High School
Forest Hills
09.2012 - Current
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
  • Established positive relationships with students and their families.
  • Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
  • Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
  • Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
  • Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.

Living Environment Teacher

Discovery High School
The Bronx
09.2011 - 06.2012
  • Created instructional activities that fostered active student engagement in meaningful learning experiences.
  • Conducted laboratory experiments to illustrate key scientific concepts.
  • Developed and implemented science curriculum aligned with state educational standards.
  • Evaluated student progress using formative and summative assessments.

Biology Teacher

Williamsburg Charter High School
Brooklyn
08.2008 - 08.2011

Delivered hands-on, inquiry-based lessons aligned with NYS Standards.

Differentiated instruction through individual and group engagement to address diverse learner needs.

Utilized a variety of instructional techniques to enhance student interest and optimize learning outcomes.

Education

Advanced Certificate in Special Education

Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY
05-2012

Master of Science in Education, Adolescent Ed. Bio

Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY
05-2008

Bachelors Degree in Business in Marketing

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
05-2004

Skills

  • Proficient in translating NGSS into accessible, differentiated instruction for students with varying academic and developmental needs
  • Proficient in adapting the New Visions Biology Curriculum to meet diverse student needs in ICT and self-contained classrooms
  • Proficient in writing legally compliant and goal-oriented IEPs in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, families, and service providers
  • Effectively integrate special education strategies and content-specific scaffolding to promote scientific understanding and academic growth in inclusive and self-contained settings

Affiliations

  • Passionate about nutrition and physical fitness; committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle through strength training and balanced meal planning.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Queens Metropolitan High School
09.2012 - Current

Living Environment Teacher

Discovery High School
09.2011 - 06.2012

Biology Teacher

Williamsburg Charter High School
08.2008 - 08.2011

Advanced Certificate in Special Education

Molloy College

Master of Science in Education, Adolescent Ed. Bio

Molloy College

Bachelors Degree in Business in Marketing

Quinnipiac University