Sara Duerksen

• Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
• Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
• Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.

• • Functional and Life Skills Instruction
  • Adaptive and Daily Living Skill Support
  • Structured Classroom Routines and Visual Supports
  • Individualized Instruction for Diverse Learning Needs
  • Behavior Support and Emotional Regulation Strategies
  • Communication Support and Alternative Communication Strategies
  • Student Safety and Supervision
  • Personal Care Assistance While Promoting Student Independence• Supporting student daily living skills and independence
  • Assisting with personal care needs while maintaining student dignity
  • Teaching functional routines and self-help skills
  • Implementing structured environments to support safety and engagement

• Completed supervised teaching internship as part of certification program.
• Provided small-group instruction and implemented IEP goals under mentor teacher supervision.
• Supported classroom instruction and student progress monitoring.

• Supported instruction in co-taught 7th and 8th grade classrooms.
• Assisted teachers in implementing IEP accommodations and academic supports.
• Provided organization, study skills, and behavior support for students.

• Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
• Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
• Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

• Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
• Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
• Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
• Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics ans student discipline.

• Monitored and maintained detailed records of student progress.
• Implemented methods to address behavior obstacles.
• Documented student achievements, challenges, and kept detailed records.
• Administered tests and made modifications according to IEP.
• Provided supervision during lunch, physical education, recess, and other school activities.
• Assisted students during high stressful episodes to provide safe and positive intervention methods.
• Provided detailed records and observational input to supervision teacher and other vital team members to help develop IEP and BIPs.
• Observed students physical and emotional needs and addressed appropriately to situation.

• Taught lesson plans according to supervisor's plan using Zoom and Google Classroom.
• Redirected students through fun engagement strategies.
• Provided technical support to student and parents when technical difficulties presented themselves.
• Initiated phone and video contact with parents and supervisor when students needed encouragement to attend sessions.
• Communicated with team over video for day's goals and education plan before meeting students.
• Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately

• Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students with disabilities.
• Provide one-on-one or small group assistance to reinforce lessons and support students' academic and behavioral goals.
• Modify instructional materials and activities to accommodate individual learning needs.
• Implement positive behavior intervention strategies and assist with behavior management plans.
• Offer guidance and support in using assistive technologies and adaptive tools.
• Document student progress and behavior data for IEP planning and decision-making.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff for effective student support.
• Organize and maintain the classroom environment for optimal learning experiences.
• Assist with personal care tasks, ensuring students' health and safety.
• Facilitate social skills development and peer interactions.
• Receive training in crisis intervention techniques for student safety.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Recognize and reinforce student achievements and efforts to motivate learning.

• Provide tutoring to students in all subject areas.
• Accompanied students and providing supervision during daily school routines.
• Assisted supervising teacher with curriculum and lesson plan management.
• Redirected students when behavioral issues occurred with positive reinforcement strategies.
• Provided input and personal records to help supervisor develop Individual Learning Plans

• Performed instructional and classroom management for absent teachers for one day or for extended periods as presence was needed.
• Filled in roles of ESL, Special Education, Teacher's Aid, Secretarial Services, General Teaching and other more focused teaching positions.
• Fulfilled any role Principle or Office state requested at moment's notice.
• Insured safety of students, following all classroom and building safety protocols.
• Assumed all responsibilities of a classroom, implementing lesson plans, behavioral plans, and individual or small group lessons left by absent teacher.

• Reported to School Counselor each day to collaborate about daily schedule and lesson materials being planned for day.
• Performed small group social and emotional learning lessons with School Counselor's lead.
• Provided supervision and positive redirection when needed while supervisor taught social emotional lesson to combined classrooms.
• Imputed data using Excel and performed other clerical duties, such as printing, coping, and putting together mail to be sent home with students.