Sarah Ortega
Victorville,CA
Summary
Qualified behavioral interventionist with solid background in Special Education, providing tailored instructional strategies for diverse learning needs. Successfully implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) to enhance student engagement and progress. Demonstrated expertise in behavior management and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Experienced with developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective behavior management techniques to create positive and inclusive classroom environment. Track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success and development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hesperia Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Encouraged parent and guardian involvement in educational process, enhancing home-school connection and supporting student achievement. Through our quarterly parent engagement nights, a concept that was later picked up and implemented at the district level.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher
Barstow Unified School District
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Students with moderate to severe disabilities in the transition program ages 18-24 years old
- Develop and implement programs that engage students in real life learning situations to practice their IEP goals and translate those skills to life-and-vocational skills
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs, wants, and personal life goals for their life after high school and helped get the workability program running for hands on vocational skills experience.
Special Education Teacher
Adelanto Elementary School District
02.2013 - 06.2019
- Students with moderate to severe disabilities in grades Tk- 5th
- Develop and implement programs that engage students in real life learning situations to practice their IEP goals and translate those skills to life and pre-vocational skills
- Special education lead teacher (2018/2019 school year)
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
Education
Master of Arts - BCBA
National University
La Jolla, CA10.2025
Master of Science - Special Education
National University
La Jolla, CA06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cal Poly Pomona University
Pomona, CA06.2009
Skills
- Data management
- Behavior intervention plans
- Behavior modifications
- Trained in CPI
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Hesperia Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Barstow Unified School District
08.2019 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Adelanto Elementary School District
02.2013 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - BCBA
National University
Master of Science - Special Education
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cal Poly Pomona University
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