Sarah Noe
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Neurodiversity affirming Special Education Teacher with focus on meeting individual student needs. Passionate about advocating for the individualized needs of students, and their rights to an accessible learning environment. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive report in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational experiences for students and their families.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary ASD Program Special Education Teacher
Rockford Public Schools
06.2014 - Current
- Enhanced students communication through access and modeling of high and low tech AAC
- Promoted positive learning environment for 8 autistic students, through use of students individualized interest areas and passions.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, through collection of baseline data, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Developed FBAs and PBSPs using observational data, parent and teacher interviews, and alignment of IEP goals and objectives
- Created classroom with consistent routines, empathy, and respect for neurodiversity in order to foster personal and academic growth
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for autistic students.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress, trust, and collaboration.
- Served as mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices for working with autistic students, and providing support with development of classroom practices and IEPs
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards, iPads, and assistive devices.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods that aligned with IEP goals and objectives
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in working with neurodivergent populations.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students' school experience, and provided tailored support to interacting with their community in positive ways.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary to make general education environments individually accessible to students
- Modified general education curriculum for students in special education and general education settings using KENT ISD Alternative Standards Curriculum Guide
Behavioral Resource Room Teacher
Mount Pleasant Public Schools
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Improved student reading comprehension by utilizing mix of teaching methods and tools, such as hands-on activities and multimedia resources.
- Implemented classroom behavior management system to support students between special education and general education classroom environments.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instructional approaches as needed to support growth.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction according to their specific strengths and challenges, ensuring all students could access curriculum effectively.
- Contributed to development of school-wide programs aimed at improving overall academic achievement among all students.
- Developed strong relationships with students built on trust and mutual respect, inspiring increased confidence in their own abilities to achieve academic success.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education-Endorsement in ASD
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MIGraduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MIBachelor of Arts - Special Education-Learning Disabilities
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MITimeline
Elementary ASD Program Special Education Teacher
Rockford Public Schools
06.2014 - Current
Behavioral Resource Room Teacher
Mount Pleasant Public Schools
08.2011 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Special Education-Endorsement in ASD
Michigan State University
Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education-Learning Disabilities
Michigan State University
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