Sarah Mosher
Castle Rock
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher known for effective classroom management and differentiated instruction. Proven ability to advocate for student needs and build strong relationships with families and educators, ensuring comprehensive support and positive educational outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Elizabeth High School
Elizabeth, CO
08.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student support services.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to foster positive classroom environments.
- Assessed student progress and adapted instructional methods for improved outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new staff on effective teaching practices and curriculum standards.
- Advocated for resources to improve accessibility and inclusivity within the school community.
- Monitored compliance with state and federal regulations regarding special education programs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive educational and emotional support for students.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
- Guided students through transition planning processes, preparing them for post-secondary education and employment opportunities.
- Enhanced communication skills in non-verbal students through integration of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2015
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO12-2006
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Inclusion strategies
- Team collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Parent communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in CPI
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Student support
- Curriculum adjustments
- Progress evaluations
- Life skills instruction
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Student records management
- Assistive technology
- Instructional adaptation
- Emotional support
- Behavior modification
- Social skills training
- Assessment strategies
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Mathematics intervention
- Positive role model
- Augmentative communication
- Head teacher support
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Transition planning
- Paraprofessional oversight
- IEP implementation
- IEP development
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Written communication
- Team building
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Elizabeth High School
08.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs