Sarah Williamson
Herriman,UT
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with a focus on the individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents, and specialists to meet the educational needs of students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Teacher
Antelope Canyon Elementary
11.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with teachers, K-6 to gather present levels of academic performance of their students and set academic standards-based goals
- Collaborate with teachers to prepare consistent grade level curriculum to fit needs of students in special education setting
- Collaborate with SpEd team to meet due dates for IEPs, accommodate schedule changes, and meet needs of special needs students
- Collaborate with paraprofessionals to ensure they are delivering curriculum-based instruction and progress monitoring
- Communicate with parents about progress of their students in special education setting and address questions and concerns in a professional manner
- Write Individual Education Plans for qualifying students and set up their service needs in the special education classroom
- Run small group individualized instruction tailored to students’ IEP goals
- Progress monitoring toward IEP goals and providing curriculum-based assessment data
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Paraprofessional for AC Class
Daybreak Elementary, Jordan School District
South Jordan, UT
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided support for students in K-second grade, classroom
- Assisted teacher in gathering and preparing materials for lessons
- Provided tutoring and teaching in small groups with lessons prepared by teacher
- Supervised children at lunch, during rotations, and field trips
- Tracked data for academic and behavior goals
Teacher
VIP Kid ELS
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Implement English as a Second Language techniques in one-on-one, online tutoring sessions to children ages 5-12 across China, assess student progress and provide accurate, honest feedback to parents, and participate in ongoing technique training
- Performed as a “5 Apple” teacher, meaning the highest parent reviews were given and lessons and feedback were completed in a timely manner.
Parent Volunteer
Mountain West Montessori Academy
09.2014 - 05.2021
- Served as a weekly reading tutor in the kindergarten classroom providing one-on-one assistance to struggling students
- Administered weekly spelling tests and tutoring for students grades 1-3
- Provided art lessons correlating with curriculum for students grades 4-6
- Coordinated volunteer calendar and class party functions.
Education
Mat SpEd -
Western Governors University
SLC, UT04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04.2000
Skills
- Patient personality
- Ability to build good working relationships with students
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to manage groups of students and deal with challenging behavior
- Very flexible and creative
- Patient
Timeline
Resource Teacher
Antelope Canyon Elementary
11.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional for AC Class
Daybreak Elementary, Jordan School District
10.2021 - 10.2022
Teacher
VIP Kid ELS
09.2019 - 09.2021
Parent Volunteer
Mountain West Montessori Academy
09.2014 - 05.2021
Mat SpEd -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Brigham Young University
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