Saundra Campa
Chapin,SC
Summary
Dedicated special education/reading teacher and private learning specialist with over 20 years of experience. Skilled in evidence-based instructional strategies to address diverse learning needs in reading and mathematics. Committed to empowering families through targeted training that enables parents to effectively support their children’s learning at home.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Learning Specialist
Self Employed
10.2020 - Current
- Planned and delivered individual structured literacy instruction for students with dyslexia, specific learning disabilities, and other reading challenges.
- Used multisensory teaching methods (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System) to support phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and writing.
- Evaluated and addressed specific learning needs in mathematics utilizing explicit instruction, visual models and manipulatives.
- Trained parents in structured literacy methodologies and empowered parents to become facilitators of their children's mathematical understanding through interactive sessions.
Special Education Co-Teacher (Grades 1-6)
Elmont Union Free School District
09.2002 - 06.2020
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed and maintained IEP documentation and progress reports.
- Collaborated with SLPs, OTs, and PTs, co-treating and providing in-class support to help the child generalize skills and thrive in the mainstream classroom.
- Utilized Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading System strategies to close reading gaps for struggling readers.
- Employed explicit instruction using scaffolding techniques (modeling, guided practice, independent application) to build conceptual understanding and fluency in math.
- Managed behavior issues proactively through implementing consistent expectations and positive reinforcement strategies.
Resource Room Teacher (4th-5th and 6th-8th Grade)
Kings Park Central School District
09.1999 - 04.2002
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Special Education Co-Teacher (Grade 4)
Bellmore Union Free School District
09.1998 - 12.1998
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Supported students in achieving their IEP goals through personalized instruction and assessment strategies.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop lesson plans that catered to a wide range of learning styles.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education And Reading
Dowling College
Oakdale, NY05-1998
Bachelor of Arts - English
Dowling College
Oakdale, NY05-1993
Skills
- Individualized Education Programs
- Behavioral Intervention Strategies
- Curriculum Development
- Student Assessment
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Collaborative teamwork
- Co-teaching experience
- Group and individual instruction
- Phonics instruction
- Fluency instruction
- Spelling strategies
- Assessment analysis
- Effective communication
- Mathematical concepts
- Mathematical modeling
- Training delivery
Certification
- Orton-Gillingham Associate Level A ( 7/2021 )- AGOPE
- 75 credits above Masters (1999- 2008-) - NYS - continuing education and professional development classes with coursework focused on special education, Structured Literacy, mathematics and cognitive learning.
Timeline
Private Learning Specialist
Self Employed
10.2020 - Current
Special Education Co-Teacher (Grades 1-6)
Elmont Union Free School District
09.2002 - 06.2020
Resource Room Teacher (4th-5th and 6th-8th Grade)
Kings Park Central School District
09.1999 - 04.2002
Special Education Co-Teacher (Grade 4)
Bellmore Union Free School District
09.1998 - 12.1998
Master of Science - Special Education And Reading
Dowling College
Bachelor of Arts - English
Dowling College