Sarah Thompson

sarah.thompson204@gmail.com

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND Masters of Science in Inclusion Education, anticipated completion Spring 2014 Current grade point average 4.0 Courses completed: Teacher as Leader, Differentiation Theory and Strategies, Motivational Theory and Classroom Management, Practicum in Inclusion Settings, Teaching and Learning in Inclusion Settings, Using Technology within Inclusion Education, Special Education Assessment in Inclusion Settings, Special Education Law for the Classroom LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE Annville, PA Bachelor of Science, Elementary and Special Education Grade point average: 3.9/4.0 Certification: New Jersey Educator Elementary and Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification: Pennsylvania Educator Elementary and Special Education Honors: Deans List Fall 2004, Spring 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007,Spring 2008 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE JOSEPH J. CATENA SCHOOL, Freehold, NJ Spring 2009-present Special Education Teacher First Grade Inclusion Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Develop lesson plans and design behavior management systems Write Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students with disabilities Implement Scott Foresman Math and Reading, Investigations Math, and Touch Math C. RICHARD APPLEGATE SCHOOL, Freehold, NJ Long Term Substitute Second and Third Grade Multiple Disabilities Fall 2008 Utilize Touch Math, Picture Math, and Scott Foresman Math programs to develop academically appropriate lessons Implement Edmark and Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Reading programs to develop word recognition and fluency Design behavior plans and monitoring procedures Adapt mainstream curriculum for students to achieve success HENRY HOUCK ELEMENTARY, Lebanon, PA Student Teacher Fourth and Fifth Grade Life Skills Fall 2007 Designed and adapted daily activities and lessons to meet needs and different academic levels of students in classroom Implemented Scott Foresman Math program, Project Read Literacy Curriculum, Zaner-Bloser Spelling, and Scott Foresman Spelling program Attended IEP meetings and progress monitored students growth toward achieving goals and objectives. Observed in classroom Spring 2007 prior to Student Teaching Experience.

Student Teacher Third Grade Fall 2007 Designed reading and writing lessons using scripted program, Reading Mastery Implemented Scott Foresman Math program to deliver developmentally appropriate lessons and engaging activities for students

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (2013) 1st Grade Differentiation and Mathematics, Freehold Township Flipped Classroom , Flipped Classroom Close Reading , Professional Development Center Neptune, NJ Doceri and Splashtops Applications for I-Pads, Freehold Township Positive Behavioral Support, Freehold Township Common Core Standards Workshop, Kean University

PERSONAL INTERESTS Horseback riding Reading fiction and romantic novels Spending time at the beach Jogging with my dog

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