Susan Sanford
Teacher
Baton Rouge,LA
Quote
Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.
- Rita Pierson
Summary
Accomplished, results-driven educator with over 20 years of experience in elementary, middle and high school settings. Strong commitment to student growth, development, and academic success. Certified in both Elementary and Special Education. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Empathetic and accommodating. Energetic and driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understand and implement new technologies and teaching strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Dyslexia Teacher
Catholic Diocese Of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided dyslexia services to 17 students for dyslexia using multisensory phonics program based on Orton-Gillingham model.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
- Performed small group and individual therapy based on client needs with focus on dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Ascension Parish Schools
Gonzales, LA
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Enhanced lessons using Google Classroom, Jamboard and other interactive technology.
- Held conferences for Individual Education Plans for caseload of 25 ninth grade Special Education students.
- Conducted small group lessons in Study Skills for ninth graders.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' emotional and social growth.
- Utilized SER system for writing IEP's and progress reports
- Applied positive reinforcement for performance to redirect negative behaviors.
- Assisted individuals making career-related decisions by conducting assessments to measure skills, abilities and interests.
- Taught modified version of Quest for Success- Career Readiness.
- Identified and qualified incoming freshman who receive Special Education services as ACT 833/April Dunn Act.
Third Grade Teacher
EBR Parish School System, Winbourne Elementary
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Teach third grade students Science and Social Studies
- Plan lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for LEAP 2025.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBIS).
- Used Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams to prepare lectures, course materials and lessons.
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
West Baton Rouge Parish Schools, Brusly Middle
Brusly, LA
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Co Taught in Inclusive setting
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed 6th grade students in academic areas and two reading groups.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool
Inclusion Teacher
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools, Westdale Middle
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Westdale Middle (2013-18)
- Brookstown (8/18-1/19)
- 61.5% of students increased their Target Achievement Level to Mastery -LEAP 2025 assessment (2017-18)
- Highly effective overall Compass rating (2016-17, 2017-18)
- 61.5% of students increased their Target Achievement Level to Mastery on LEAP 2025 assessment (2017-18)
- 75% of 7th and 8th grade Inclusion students met their Reading learning target goal -Exceptional Attainment on SLT (2016-17)
- 7th grade Inclusion students increased overall reading scaled score on STARR Reading assessment by 50 points- Exceptional Attainment on SLT (2016-17)
- Compass Final Evaluation- Proficient (2014-15)
- Communicated non-verbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Ascension Parish Schools, St. Amant Middle
St. Amant, LA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Overall Satisfactory evaluation
- Provided accommodations for students in Inclusion classes for ELA, Math and Social Studies
- Used AIMS web probes as benchmark to monitor student's progress
- Collaborated with general education teachers on inclusion practices/strategies
- Utilized SER system for writing IEP's and progress reports
- Used process folio to maintain written documentation of planning and assessment
Education
Post Baccalaureate Certification - State Alternate Teacher Certification Program
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA1990
Certification
- Lower Elementary Education Teaching Certificate , State of Louisiana, Type B 075888, 1995
- Special Education Mild/Moderate Endorsement , State of Louisiana, 1997
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Individual Educational Program
- Formative Assessments
- Data-driven instruction
- Student-Centered
- Louisiana Student Standards
- Team Building
- Organizational Skills
- Flexible
- Higher Order Thinking
- Motivating Students
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Creative Questioning
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Inquiry-based learning
- Student records management
- Lesson Planning
- Middle school education
- Disability assessment testing
- Classroom management
- Special education
- Active Listening
Professional Development
2020
- SafeSchools Training
- Peardeck
- Quest for Success
2018-19
- Google Suite
- Integration Tools: Nearpod
- Middle School myPerspectives Implementation Essentials
- Clever.com for School Technology Facilitators, Teachers, District Staff, and School Administrators
- Digital Literacy
2017
- Google Classroom
- Creating Classroom and Chromebook Best Practices
- J campus Gradebook Follow -up
- Data Planning for Effective PLC's
2016
- Writing Effective Transition Plans for IEP's
2014
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
2013
- Common Core State Standards
- Depth of Knowledge
- COMPASS
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
- Response to Intervention (RTI)- multi-tiered approach to help struggling learners
2006
- Writing Measurable IEPs using SER
- Special Needs in the General Classroom
- Analyzing Student Test Data To Improve Instruction
- Thinking Maps
- Larry Bell/UNRAAVEL
- Incorporating Reading Strategies Across the Content Areas
Commendations
- "In every aspect of her work, she exhibits knowledge, a strong work ethic, professionalism, commitment and achievement that are exemplary." "Susan will be an incredible asset to any school that hires her. She is a committed educator who brings energy, drive, experience and dedication to every task."- Barbara Burke, Director of Human Resources , WBR (2020)
- "Ms. Sanford is a quality teacher and does a good job differentiating instruction."- Hillary Greer, Assistant Principal- Westdale Middle School (2014)
- "Excellent job"....."Ms. Sanford has a good rapport with students and the students feel comfortable working with her."- Tim Boyle, Assistant Principal- Westdale Middle School (2017)
- "...maintained a great working relationship with her students and stayed current with her IEP objectives for each student."- Dorothy Temple, Principal- Baines Elementary (2003)
- "Ms. Sanford has worked hard to help her students reach their goals."- Shauna Johnson, Dean of Students (2014)
- "Great job on exceeding your classroom observations and in exceeding expectations on your SLT's."- Kristi Scardina, Assistant Principal- Westdale Middle School (2018)
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Timeline
Dyslexia Teacher
Catholic Diocese Of Baton Rouge
08.2021 - 10.2021
Special Education Teacher
Ascension Parish Schools
08.2020 - 04.2021
Third Grade Teacher
EBR Parish School System, Winbourne Elementary
01.2020 - 05.2020
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
West Baton Rouge Parish Schools, Brusly Middle
01.2019 - 06.2019
Inclusion Teacher
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools, Westdale Middle
01.2013 - 01.2019
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Ascension Parish Schools, St. Amant Middle
01.2006 - 01.2008
Post Baccalaureate Certification - State Alternate Teacher Certification Program
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Southeastern Louisiana University
- Lower Elementary Education Teaching Certificate , State of Louisiana, Type B 075888, 1995
- Special Education Mild/Moderate Endorsement , State of Louisiana, 1997
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