Sarah Spersrud
Wake Forest,North Carolina
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Babysitter
Candace Burnett
08.2017 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education - General Curriculum
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2021
Skills
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Relationship Building
- Co-teaching Experience
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Social Skills Development
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Babysitter
Candace Burnett
08.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Special Education - General Curriculum
East Carolina University
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