Sarah G. Hyres
Summary
Creative and experienced Special Education Teacher with over 25 years of experiences with expertise in instructing children in reading, writing, and mathematics using a variety of programs. Cultivates engaging learning environments that promote student independence and personal responsibility, resulting in increased confidence and academic growth in order to meet state standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher, Resource Room
Greenwich Board of Education
Greenwich, CT
08.2023 - Current
- Deliver specialized instruction to diverse students with disabilities, including dyslexia, learning disabilities, dyscalculia, autism, phonological processing disorders and attention deficit disorders.
- Member of a multi-disciplinary team in order to conduct annual reviews to develop standards based Individualized Education Plans targeting diverse student needs to enhance growth in reading decoding, reading comprehension, written expression, encoding, mathematics, and executive functioning.
- Utilized structured literacy and a multisensory approach through the implementation of Preventing Academic Failure, Spire, Wilson, and the Institute of Multisensory Instruction (IMSE) to instruct children in reading based on science of reading principles, effectively closing achievement gaps.
- Utilized various informal assessments alongside curriculum based assessments and data collection to closely progress monitor and demonstrate growth toward learning standards.
- Integrate Visualizing and Verbalizing to improve reading comprehension skills in children.
- Implemented the Writing Revolution with students in order to improve their Written Expression skills.
- Collaborated and communicated with parents to create supportive learning environments that foster student success.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to support classroom environment.
- Employed assistive technology and augmentative communication devices to enhance student engagement and support personalized learning.
- Modified curriculum materials to align with individualized student needs and state standards.
- Performed initial and triennial evaluations to assess eligibility for special education across diverse categories including dyslexia, learning disabilities, dyscalculia, attention deficit disorders, and autism.
Special Education Teacher, Resource Room
Fairfield Board of Education
Fairfield , CT
08.2007 - 08.2023
Special Education Teacher, Resource Room
Bethel Board of Education
Bethel, CT
08.2000 - 07.2007
Education
Master of Science - Education, Literacy, and Language Arts
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT05-2026
30 Credit Sixth Year - Leadership, Reading, Technology, Instruction
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2016
Master of Science - Neuroscience
Columbia University
New York, NY05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary & Special Education, Psychology
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY05-2000
Certification
- Connecticut Professional Teaching Certification, Special Education: Comprehensive K - 12
Other Work Experience
- Coordinated After School Programs in order to develop Oral Expression, Listening Comprehension, Fine Motor Skills, Social Skills, and Emotional Development, 09/2025 - Present
- Before, After, and Weekend School Teacher, 01/2025 - present
- Education Evaluator, Greenwich Board of Education, Ages 3 - 14, 05/2023 - Present
- MTSS Leadership Committee, Greenwich Public Schools, 01/2025 - Present
- MTSS Learning Facilitator, Cos Cob School, Greenwich, Connecticut, 01/2025 - Present
- Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC), Greenwich Board of Education, 09/2024 - Present
- Homebound Tutor, Greenwich Board of Education, Grades K - 6, 01/2024 - Present
- Preschool Extended School Year Teacher, Ages 3 - 5, 06/2025- 08/2025
- Extended School Year Teacher, Grades K - 3, 06/2000 - 08/2024
Training
- Preventing Academic Failure, 09/2023 - Present
- The Writing Revolution, 15 Hours, 04/ 2026 - 05 2026
- On Cloud Nine, 21 Hours, 03/2026
- Visualizing and Verbalizing, 03/2024
- 30 Hours of Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Plus training with the Institute of Multi-sensory Education, 07/2023
References
- Ms. Lauren Bird, Assistant Principal, Cos Cob School, (203) 994-0896, lauren_bird@greenwich.k12.ct.us
- Ms. Kimberly Tartaglia, Third Grade Special Education Co-Teacher, Cos Cob School, (203) 912-0456, kimberly_targaglia@greenwich.k12.ct.us
- Ms. Marlene Ferguson, Literacy Specialist, Cos Cob School, (203) 918-4499, marlene_ferguson@greenwich.k12.ct.us
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, Resource Room
Greenwich Board of Education
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher, Resource Room
Fairfield Board of Education
08.2007 - 08.2023
Special Education Teacher, Resource Room
Bethel Board of Education
08.2000 - 07.2007
Master of Science - Education, Literacy, and Language Arts
Western Connecticut State University
30 Credit Sixth Year - Leadership, Reading, Technology, Instruction
Walden University
Master of Science - Neuroscience
Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary & Special Education, Psychology
Marist College