Sarah White
Columbus,WI
Summary
Proven educator with a track record of fostering academic success and personal growth in students, both as a Special Education Teacher at School District of Poynette and an In-Home Childcare Provider. Expert in Differentiated Instruction and Individual Education Plans (IEPs), complemented by a strong ability in building trust and providing emotional support. Achievements include significantly improving student behavior management and academic performance through innovative teaching strategies and individualized support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
08.2017 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with families, resulting in high levels of trust and confidence in childcare services provided.
- Vacuumed, cleaned up toys and emptied dishwasher to help family members with housekeeping tasks.
- Worked with parents one-on-one to address individual needs of children in care.
- Prepared tasty, nutritious meals for children.
- Supported children''s academic success by assisting them with homework assignments when needed.
Special Education Teacher
School District Of Poynette
09.2007 - 08.2017
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- 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.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - K-12 Special Education
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI12.2006
Skills
- Patience and understanding
- Emotional Support
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Homework Assistance
- Emergency Preparedness
- Reading Comprehension
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
In-Home Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
08.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher
School District Of Poynette
09.2007 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - K-12 Special Education
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
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