Amy Saraiva
Bridgewater,MA
Summary
Experienced Assistant Administrator of Special Education for a public school district, who oversees in-district special education programs, review budgets, facilitates team meetings, coordinates IEP paperwork, and contributed to district vision plans. An Assistant Principal and Special Education Teacher who applies an extensive background in education, derived from multiple academic settings, to help staff and students achieve lasting success in their classroom. Have trained staff across varying areas of special education. An Adjunct professor for graduate students pursuing a degree in Education. Instructional content specific to Literature Review Content of their Dissertations. Dependable and punctual, displaying sensitivity in working with a culturally diverse population. Excellent listening and communication skills. Versed in classroom management, behavior strategies and individualized instruction. Highly Organized and driven. Strong commitment to student growth, development and academic success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Administrator of Special Education
Stoughton Public Schools
11.2018 - Current
- Coordinated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
Adjunct Professor of Special Educaiton
American Institute Of Education
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented Special Education curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development and instruction improvement program.
- Taught Special Education courses, providing instruction to up to 100 undergraduate students.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
Assistant Principal
Stoughton Public Schools
08.2010 - 11.2018
- Contributed to development of school-wide behavior management guidelines.
- Assisted teachers with development of classroom management plans as well as ones targeting specific behavioral needs of a student through the use of Functional Behavior Assessments.
- Developed strong relationships with staff and student families.
- Created a community based learning environment for staff that promoted professional development.
- Served on committees including Building Based Support Team, Crisis Team, School Council, and varying Curriculum Support Teams.
- Acted as chair of the Student Council.
- Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Trained in the coordination of yearly budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Mentored staff on the Educator Evaluation Program.
- Conducted Professional Developments Trainings on classroom management strategies, as well as state and federal regulations associated with behavior management of all students.
- Contributed to a community based learning environment for staff that promoted professional development.
- Participated in the creation of Writing Curriculum.
Special Education Teacher
Stoughton Public Schools
08.2009 - 11.2018
- Specialized in students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social/Emotional Disabilities, Cognitive Impairments and Specific Learning Disabilities.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in a self-contained ASD and ED and LD classrooms.
- Designed Individualized Education Plans tailored to the specific needs of each student.
- Developed and Implemented classroom strategies based on the Applied Behavioral Analysis methodology inclusive of Discrete Trial Programs as well as Augmented Communication Devices
- Chaired Team Meetings and trained staff on chairing meetings.
- Held trainings on the procedures relative to an IEP development and submission.
- Trained staff in the administration of standard based achievement tests, performance-based assessment, formative assessment strategies, and affective assessment.
- Assisted staff with applying the statistical data from assessments to procure appropriate services for students.
- School point person for MCAS portfolio development as well as the administration of on-demand testing for student with IEP's.
- Led Professional Development training sessions specific to the understanding of regulations governing special education policy.
Director of Employment Education
The Boston Higashi School
08.2002 - 07.2009
- Created and maintained over 14 job-sites for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder across varying communities such as Boston, Randolph, HIngham and Milton.
- Trained staff in policy and procedures specific to vocational instruction.
- Evaluated staff members on Job Performance.
- Recruited, hired, and terminated departmental personnel.
- Established and monitored program objectives as well as staff implementation.
- Oversaw IEP development specific to vocational education.
- Contributed to Transition planning specific to students aging out of the educational system.
- Trained Adult Educators in the unique needs of individuals diagnosed with ASD.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA06.1999
Masters of Education - Severe Special Needs K-12
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA2007
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - Educational Leadership
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA2013
Skills
- Strong Content Knowledge
- Highly Skilled Professional
- Testing and Evaluation
- Learning Strategies
- Goal Setting
- Detail Orientated
- Confident Public Speaker
- Classroom Management
- Amazing Interpersonal Skill
References
Carolan Sampson - Administrator of Special Education
c_sampson@stoughonschools.org 781-344-7009
Bethany Furey - Out of District Supervisor
b_furey@stoughtonschools.org 781-344-7009
Robert Cancellieri - Dawe School Principal
r_cancellieri@stoughtonschools.org 781-344-7007
Timeline
Adjunct Professor of Special Educaiton
American Institute Of Education
09.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Administrator of Special Education
Stoughton Public Schools
11.2018 - Current
Assistant Principal
Stoughton Public Schools
08.2010 - 11.2018
Special Education Teacher
Stoughton Public Schools
08.2009 - 11.2018
Director of Employment Education
The Boston Higashi School
08.2002 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Masters of Education - Severe Special Needs K-12
Lesley University
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - Educational Leadership
Bridgewater State University
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