Sarah Warner
West Chester,PA
Summary
Professional educator with proven background in supporting individuals with autism. Skilled in developing and implementing tailored educational plans, fostering collaborative learning environment, and adapting to meet diverse needs. Strong communication and behavioral management skills, emphasizing team collaboration and positive outcomes. Reliable, flexible, and focused on achieving results in dynamic educational setting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Autistic Support Teacher
Downingtown Area School District
09.2020 - Current
- Fostered self-regulation skills among students through the implementation of calming strategies during challenging situations.
- Facilitated successful transitions between school activities by providing visual schedules and structured routines.
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication lines and provide resources for at-home support.
- Coordinated extracurricular programs specifically designed for autistic students to foster socialization outside of the classroom setting.
- Trained fellow educators in best practices for working with autistic students, enhancing overall support within the school.
- Established strong rapport with autistic students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding of their unique needs.
Special Education Teacher
Southeast Delco School District
01.2003 - 09.2020
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Elementary Education
Cabrini College
Radnor, PA01-2003
Master of Science - Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01-2006
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Utilize knowledge of federal, state, and local mandates to write IEPs
- Emotional regulation
- Scheduled, coordinated, and lead all IEP team meetings for my caseload
- Data collection to ensure proper progress monitoring
- Communication strategies
- Functional behavior assessment
Timeline
Autistic Support Teacher
Downingtown Area School District
09.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Southeast Delco School District
01.2003 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Elementary Education
Cabrini College
Master of Science - Education
Walden University