SARAH VAN HOUTEN
East Rockaway,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-time Teacher
Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)
03.2015 - Current
- Teach children with severe developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Proficient in implementing all aspects of Applied Behavior Analysis; assessment, discrete trial teaching, incidental teaching, shaping and chaining, visual strategies, data collection, reinforcer assessments, and behavior modification
- Collaborate well with related service providers, support staff, colleagues and administrators
- Maintain ongoing communication with parents
- Implement Behavior Plans
- Train and supervise teacher aides
- Proficient in teaching students to communicate using a Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- Plan, organize, and lead during school and after school activities and events.
- As of September, 2022: Support teachers, students and families throughout the day.
- Attend PTA meetings, curriculum meetings, and SITE based meetings
- Assist with creating classes for the following school year based on academic level and skills.
- Attend support meetings and discuss academics, progress, and concerns within the school setting.
Parent Trainer
Nassau BOCES
11.2013 - 06.2023
- Met with parents to enhance parenting practice and behavior with their child
- Taught parents positive reinforcement methods that can help alter children's behavior at home.
Extended School Year Summer Coordinator
Nassau BOCES, Preschool At Barry Tech
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Coordinated summer curriculum and supervised staff members and students.
- Organized teachers and assistants to assure appropriate assignments.
- Managed school wide operations, safety procedures, and special events.
- Interviewed possible teacher aides and teachers for the Extended School Year.
- Monitored Payroll and budget for specific program.
- Supported parent/community relations.
- Developed and coordinated class placements and fulfilled daily staffing needs regarding substitutes and support staff assignments.
Extended School Year Summer Coordinator
Nassau BOCES, The Children's Readiness Center
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Supervised and coordinated the Extended School Year remotely
- Created scheduling/curriculum for teachers and teacher aides using Microsoft Teams.
- Created a remote outline for Teacher aides and Teachers
- Monitored payroll and budget
- Organized a remote orientation with all summer staff
- Directed staff and students throughout the summer
- Provided staff, parents, and students with support and understanding during an unpredictable time
Full-time Teacher Aide
11.2013 - 03.2015
- Helped students meet their 'Individualized Education Program' (IEP) goals in a self-contained classroom
- Administered student-specific programs and 'Behavioral Intervention Plans' (BIP)
- Used 'Applied Behavioral Analysis' (ABA) teaching methodology to shape behaviors and teach new skills.
Substitute Teacher Aide
09.2008 - 11.2013
- During regular school year, served under different full-time teachers, based on need
- During summer session, assigned to specific classroom, based on previous progress.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.2023
Master of Science in Special Education (BCBA Track Program) -
City University of New York, Queens College
Queens, NY05.2016
Bachelor of Science in Education; Concentration in English -
State University of New York, New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.2013
Associate of Applied Science in Liberal Arts -
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY05.2010
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), SMART Board, Frontline, IEP direct, Microsoft TEAMS
- SCIP-R Trainer
- Coordinated School Events
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Behavior Management
- Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Team Building and Leadership
- Personable and Approachable
- Team Collaboration
- Scheduling
Certification
- New York State Professional Certification: Childhood Education: Birth- Grade 6
- New York State Professional Certification: Students With Disabilities: Birth-Grade 6
- Behavior Certified Behavior Analyst Certification, in Progress
- New York State Initial Certification: School Building Leader
- New York State Professional Certification: School District Leader, in progress
References
Available up request
Timeline
Extended School Year Summer Coordinator
Nassau BOCES, Preschool At Barry Tech
02.2022 - 06.2022
Extended School Year Summer Coordinator
Nassau BOCES, The Children's Readiness Center
02.2020 - 08.2020
Full-time Teacher
Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)
03.2015 - Current
Parent Trainer
Nassau BOCES
11.2013 - 06.2023
Full-time Teacher Aide
11.2013 - 03.2015
Substitute Teacher Aide
09.2008 - 11.2013
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Hunter College of The City University of New York
Master of Science in Special Education (BCBA Track Program) -
City University of New York, Queens College
Bachelor of Science in Education; Concentration in English -
State University of New York, New Paltz
Associate of Applied Science in Liberal Arts -
Nassau Community College
- New York State Professional Certification: Childhood Education: Birth- Grade 6
- New York State Professional Certification: Students With Disabilities: Birth-Grade 6
- Behavior Certified Behavior Analyst Certification, in Progress
- New York State Initial Certification: School Building Leader
- New York State Professional Certification: School District Leader, in progress
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