Sarajo Eldridge
Burnside,KY
Summary
Special education teacher focused on individualized instruction aligned with IEP goals, progress monitoring, and behavior support that strengthen student learning and independence. Works closely with families, teachers, and service providers to keep support coordinated, maintain accurate documentation, and adjust instruction based on student needs and data.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
MSD TEACHER
MEECE MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized instruction aligned with student IEPs to enhance learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with families, teachers, and service providers to ensure cohesive support for student development.
- Managed classroom behavior while implementing individualized strategies to foster positive learning environments.
- Maintained student records to ensure accurate tracking of academic progress.
MSD TEACHER
MCCREARY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
01.2020 - 01.2021
MSD TEACHER
JACKSON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.2019 - 01.2020
HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTION
04.2017 - 10.2018
BUS DRIVER
CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
10.2018 - 07.2019
BUS DRIVER
PULASKI COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
08.2001 - 04.2015
DEPUTY JAILOR
PULASKI COUNTY DETENTION CENTER
11.2016 - 04.2017
BUS DRIVER
PULASKI COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
08.2016 - 12.2016
Education
Doctor of Educational Leadership - Leadership
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY06-2026
Masters - LBD Rank I
Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY12-2023
Master of Arts - MSD
Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Midway University
Midway, KY05-2019
Skills
- IEP development
- Special education compliance
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson design
- Behavior management
- Crisis intervention
- Progress monitoring
- Family collaboration
- Social-emotional learning
- SEL training
- Teacher leadership
- Leadership skills
- Team collaboration
- Professional communication
- Record keeping systems
- Qualitative research
- Research methodologies
- Student-centered
- Special education
Certification
- Moderate to Severe Disabilities (MSD)
Learning and Behavior Disorders (LBD)
Teacher Leader
DOCTORAL RESEARCH & CAPSTONE PROJECT:
Doctoral Research: June 2026 “The Impact of Administration Leadership Style on Special Education Teacher Retention in Eastern Kentucky.”
Capstone Project: December 2023 “What is the relationship between the self-efficacy of general education teachers in working with inclusive special education and their recommendations for resource vs inclusion placement?”
Accomplishments
- Kappa Delta Pi
Timeline
MSD TEACHER
MEECE MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2021 - Current
MSD TEACHER
MCCREARY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
01.2020 - 01.2021
MSD TEACHER
JACKSON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.2019 - 01.2020
BUS DRIVER
CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
10.2018 - 07.2019
HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTION
04.2017 - 10.2018
DEPUTY JAILOR
PULASKI COUNTY DETENTION CENTER
11.2016 - 04.2017
BUS DRIVER
PULASKI COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
08.2016 - 12.2016
BUS DRIVER
PULASKI COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
08.2001 - 04.2015
Doctor of Educational Leadership - Leadership
University of The Cumberlands
Masters - LBD Rank I
Georgetown College
Master of Arts - MSD
Georgetown College
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Midway University