Sarah Paul
Jenison,MI
Summary
Versatile and dedicated special education teacher with focus on individual needs of students with IEPs. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of engaging lesson. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REI Special Education Teacher
Godwin Heights Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in teaching methodologies.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
EI Special Education Teacher
Grand Rapids Public Schools
12.2008 - 06.2019
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for success in the general education curriculum
- Taught in several different classrooms including students working toward their diplomas and both minor and adult students working for their certificates of completion.
- Collaborated with general education teachers, special education teachers, school social workers, outside agencies and administration on a daily basis to provide a continuum of services for students.
- Served on the PBIS and school improvement teams.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Grand Rapids Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Piloted the 1st year of the inclusion program which moved an ECSE classroom from Kenosha to Dickinson Academy to provide ESCE students with access to general education peers and curriculum on a regular basis.
- Worked closely with a Coach, Speech and Language Pathologist, Paraprofessional and Great Start Readiness Teachers to implement best practices for young learners with IEPs.
- Implemented the Creative Curriculum using the TS Gold data tracking system.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Developmental Delays
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology With Emphasis in Special Education
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12.2008
High School Diploma -
Marquette Senior High School
Marquette, MI06.2003
Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Instructional Strategies
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Parent Communication
- Trained in CPI
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Classroom Management
- Co-teaching Experience
Accomplishments
- Building School Improvement Team
- District School Improvement Team
- PBIS Team
- Mentor Teacher
- Technology Coordinator
- Always obtained effective or highly effective rating
Certification
- State of MIchigan Professional Teaching Certificate
- Endorsement Areas include Early Childhood (ZA), Elementary K-8 (ZG) and Emotional Impairments K-12 (SE)
Timeline
REI Special Education Teacher
Godwin Heights Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Grand Rapids Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2016
EI Special Education Teacher
Grand Rapids Public Schools
12.2008 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Developmental Delays
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology With Emphasis in Special Education
Grand Valley State University
High School Diploma -
Marquette Senior High School
- State of MIchigan Professional Teaching Certificate
- Endorsement Areas include Early Childhood (ZA), Elementary K-8 (ZG) and Emotional Impairments K-12 (SE)
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