Sarah Speed
Memphis,TN
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Memphis Shelby County Schools, adept in differentiated instruction and direct supervision. Excelled in creating individualized education plans and fostering student engagement, significantly enhancing learning outcomes. Skilled in lesson planning and student records management, demonstrating a strong ability to meet diverse needs.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Mentor
Memphis Shelby County Schools
08.2017 - Current
- To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning environment in which Special Education new hires (mentees) can make progress through established goals
- To provide a safe and supportive educational environment for all mentees
Special Education Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
08.1990 - 05.2015
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
Special Education Teacher
Carlisle Area School District
08.1989 - 05.1990
- Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP
- Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques
- Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals
Special Education Teacher
Columbia School District
08.1985 - 05.1988
- Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals
- Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals
- Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies
- Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP
- Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction
- Serves as primary contact for the parent
- Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations
- Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed
- Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations
Special Education Teacher
Vernon Parish School District
08.1978 - 05.1984
- Provide direct support to students in a classroom by delivering instruction and ensuring learning through variety of co-teaching models and strategies
- Develop Individualized Student Programs (IEP) for students; maintain compliance with all Federal Regulations and State Police regarding the education of students with disabilities
- Ensure appropriate accommodations to the curriculum lessons and learning environment. Instruction may be provided within the regular classroom setting, resource setting, and/or small classroom setting
- Design engaging classroom activities and differentiated lessons so that all students may access the curriculum and benefit from the educational experience
- Formally and informally assess the student learning rather than relying solely on standardized curriculum to create a comprehensive plan/goals
Special Education Teacher
Tate County School District
08.1974 - 05.1976
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.1982
Master of Science - Special Education
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05.1971
Skills
- Direct Supervision
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individual Tutoring
- Role Modeling
- Individualized Education Plans
- Small Group Instruction
- Data Collection
- Student Records Management
- Lesson Planning
- Basic clerical knowledge
Timeline
Special Education Mentor
Memphis Shelby County Schools
08.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
08.1990 - 05.2015
Special Education Teacher
Carlisle Area School District
08.1989 - 05.1990
Special Education Teacher
Columbia School District
08.1985 - 05.1988
Special Education Teacher
Vernon Parish School District
08.1978 - 05.1984
Special Education Teacher
Tate County School District
08.1974 - 05.1976
Master of Arts - Special Education
Mississippi State University
Master of Science - Special Education
Jackson State University
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