Sauna Knott

Professional educator with experience providing enthusiastic instruction of all subject areas to pre-school students. Flexible and versatile individual able to provide differentiated and rigorous instruction with high expectations for all students. Highly skilled and overtly student-focused educational leader possessing a strong commitment to the development of students and staff and providing a stimulating safe and motivating learning environment. Dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every student. Enhances student academic and social growth using varied teaching strategies and techniques. Talent to develop inspiring hands-on lessons that will capture a child’s imagination and breed success through critical thinking. Aptitude to remain flexible, ensuring that every child’s learning styles and abilities are addressed. Regarded as a key resource and creative problem solver. Superior and interpersonal communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, staff and parents to inspire a shared commitment to quality education. Instructed the whole student - including the student's intellectual, physical, social, and emotional life. Skilled in evaluating student needs and developing student focused teaching strategies, teaching aides, materials and lesson plans. Work closely and collaboratively with the behavior specialist and behavior adjustment team for the betterment of school culture and learning environment. Build strong and sustaining relationships with students, families, and other school personnel. Proficient in involving, motivating, and leading students to achieve classroom goals. Exhibit good verbal/written communication skills, well organized and detail focused. Ability to manage various classroom environments while fostering a good rapport with students. Demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely reports and meeting stringent guidelines. Worked closely with colleagues in the development of lesson plans that encompass the use of differentiated instruction.

• Gace - Basic Skills Certification
• Gace – General Curriculum Special Education
• Gace – Language Arts/Social Studies
• Coaching and Mentor Endorsement
• Mindset Training
• Grew 7th grade ELA students’ MAP scores by 10 plus points
• Highest GMAS student score growth in Morrow Middle School

• Training and Instruction in Quality Rating
• Effective Parent Communication Training
• Leadership, Management and Advocacy Instruction
• Training and Instruction in Multi-cultural diversity
• Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement Certified
• Strong knowledge of child-care intervention programs, social work, and counseling procedures
• ESL Instruction
• Hands on experience in developing and implementing treatment plans and procedures
• Go IEP Trained
• Mindset Certified

Gace - Basic Skills Certification

Gace – General Curriculum Special Education

Gace – Language Arts/Social Studies

Coaching and Mentor Endorsement

Mindset Training