Troy Sands
Special Education Teacher
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Glendale Unified Schools
Glendale, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
SPED Teacher
Tobinworld NPS School
Glendale, CA
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Developed modified academic lessons that catered to the specific educational needs of students with disabilities.
- Managed IEP meetings, in which the IEP team developed IEP plans that supported disabilities.
- Experience with implementing special education assessments (E.g
- Woodcock-Johnson)
- Experience with using ABA procedures with students with disabilities.
- Participated in professional development activities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
SPED Teacher (Independent Contractor)
Anchor Counseling and Educational Services
Los Angeles, CA
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Use specialized academic instruction (SAI) to meet individual student academic and social needs with a goal of every student performing on grade level or above in all subject areas.
- Implement and monitor IEP goals and accommodations for students.
Resource Specialist Professional Teacher, Teacher
Citizens of the World Charter School, Hollywood Campus
Los Angeles, CA
09.2016 - 03.2019
- Educational programming and supports to students with disabilities.
- Confer with teachers, school leaders, and parents to aid in the development of appropriate needs for the child, with a goal of every student performing on grade level or above in all subject areas.
- Wrote and implement IEP’s
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Special Education Teacher
Hawthorne Country Day School, Manhattan Annex
New York, NY
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Contained special education class- grades 3-5) 4/15, Modeled appropriate behavior for all classroom staff.
- Developed modified academic lessons that catered to the specific educational needs of students.
- Conferred with teachers, school leaders, and other instructional personnel, external educational
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Implemented a token economy chart for these students to reward when they exhibit a desired behavior (ABA techniques).
- Oversaw IEP meetings and developed IEP Plans.
Special Education Teacher’s Aide
Eastchester School District
Eastchester, N.Y.
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Assisted instructor with lesson plan delivery and curriculum development.
- Utilized ABA techniques.
- Implemented a token economy chart for these students to reward when they exhibit a desired cognitive/social/behavioral skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Dual Degree: Elementary And Special Education
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY 05.2014 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Human Services
SUNY-New Paltz
New Paltz, NY 05.2001 - 05.2001
Skills
Student records management
Conflict resolution techniques
IEP Lesson Planning
Disability assessment testing
Elementary education
Excellent Communication
ABA procedures with students with disabilities
Woodcock-Johnson, SIB-R
Certification
NY State Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Teacher Certification
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Glendale Unified Schools
01.2022 - Current
SPED Teacher
Tobinworld NPS School
08.2019 - 11.2019
SPED Teacher (Independent Contractor)
Anchor Counseling and Educational Services
03.2019 - 06.2019
Resource Specialist Professional Teacher, Teacher
Citizens of the World Charter School, Hollywood Campus
09.2016 - 03.2019
California Level I Education Specialist Instruction Credential
08-2016
California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
08-2016
Special Education Teacher
Hawthorne Country Day School, Manhattan Annex
04.2015 - 05.2016
NY State Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Teacher Certification
10-2014
NY State Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Teacher Certification
10-2014
Master of Arts - Dual Degree: Elementary And Special Education
Manhattanville College
05.2014 - 05.2014
Special Education Teacher’s Aide
Eastchester School District
01.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Human Services
SUNY-New Paltz
05.2001 - 05.2001