Sarah Elizabeth Martin
Canal Winchester
Summary
Compassionate intervention specialist with a focus on creating inclusive learning experiences for students with disabilities. Experienced in developing and implementing compliant IEPs, leading to significant progress in student outcomes. Proficient in using data analysis to inform instructional strategies and monitor student success. Dedicated to building strong partnerships with families and educators to enhance the educational experience for all students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Johnstown-Monroe School District
Johnstown, OH
08.2025 - Current
- Communicated effectively with the educational community and with parents on a regular basis.
- Monitored student progress, ensured measurable goals and objectives of IEP are met and completed quarterly progress reports.
- Collaborated with parents concerns promptly and professionally.
- Developed compliant initial and annual IEPs and amended when appropriate.
- Partnered with building PBIS teams to develop and remain aligned with building goals.
- Contributed to the multi-factored evaluations.
- Assisted educational staff with implementing or modifying instructional strategies.
- Coordinated the Special Education Director with manifestation determination reviews.
- Addressed behaviors through building PBIS initiatives, individualized reward systems, behavior contracts, informal behavior plans, and IEP goals.
- Facilitated student participation in all aspects of our education programming.
- Documented all Specially Designed Instruction to show compliance with IDEA regulations.
Intervention Specialist
Flying Color Public Preschool
Newark, OH
08.2018 - 08.2024
- Established an effective instructional program for students with disabilities that is aligned with the Ohio Academic Content Standards.
- Prepared daily lessons, planned strategies, and activities to meet identified needs of students, implemented student individualized education plan. (IEP)
- Developed appropriate and compliant IEP and ETR’s.
- Identified appropriate interventions for students.
- Monitored student progress toward mastery of instructional goals and objectives.
- Fostered an inclusive classroom climate conducive to learning that is consistent with both the district and schools’ mission and goals.
- Utilized problem solving processes and creative thinking skills.
- Communicated effectively with the educational community and with parents on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with team to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate program progress and implement changes.
- Initiated and maintained effective relationships with students, co-workers, parents, administrators, and the general public.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Southwest Licking Local Schools
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Prepared units and daily lesson plans and followed curriculum guidelines and common core state standards.
- Instructed students individually and in groups, utilizing various teaching methods.
- Trained and administered MAPS and AIR testing.
- Prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments and evaluated students' progress and provided feedback.
- Maintained classroom rules and implemented clear expectations of student behavior for effective classroom management.
- Collaborated with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Substitute Teacher
Southwest Licking Local Schools, Fairfield County Schools, Licking Heights Local Schools
01.2009 - 11.2017
- Assisted with classroom instruction in the absence of lead teacher, including implementing lessons.
- Established a variety of teaching techniques in able to have the flexibility and/ability to modify or accommodate for different age/ability groups.
- Utilized existing curriculum and incorporate creative teaching methods to generate an active learning environment.
- Maintained classroom rules and implemented clear expectations of student behavior for effective classroom management.
Education
M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction: Intervention Specialist Mild-Moderate
ASHLAND UNIVERSITY
Ashland, OH12-2016
B.S. - Early Childhood Education Pre-K through 3rd Grade
OHIO UNIVERSITY AT LANCASTER
Lancaster, OH11-2008
Skills
- IEP development
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Progress monitoring
- Academic accommodations
- Intervention strategies proficiency
- Learning strategies
- Inclusion practices
- Adaptive learning
- Mastery of intervention strategies
- Special education background
- Individualized education plans
- Intervention planning
- Data collection and analysis
- Strong collaboration skills
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa- President/Vice President
- Speaker at 2008 Spring Ohio University Lancaster Honors Convocation
- Dean’s List recognition for ten consecutive quarters at Ohio University
- Member of The National Scholars Honors Society
- Dean’s List recognition for six consecutive semesters at Ashland University
- Nominated for the Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Certification
- Early Childhood Intervention Specialist, Pre-K through 3rd Grade, 2021-08-01
- Intervention Specialist, Special Education, K through 12th Grade, 2017-12-01
- Early Childhood, General Education, Pre-K through 3rd Grade, 2009-08-01
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Johnstown-Monroe School District
08.2025 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Flying Color Public Preschool
08.2018 - 08.2024
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Southwest Licking Local Schools
08.2017 - 11.2017
Substitute Teacher
Southwest Licking Local Schools, Fairfield County Schools, Licking Heights Local Schools
01.2009 - 11.2017
B.S. - Early Childhood Education Pre-K through 3rd Grade
OHIO UNIVERSITY AT LANCASTER
M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction: Intervention Specialist Mild-Moderate
ASHLAND UNIVERSITY