special education teacher

Sarah Nowicki

*** ***** **** ****. 615-***-****

Hermitage, TN 37076 ************@*****.***

Objective: To obtain a position where I can use my skills in counseling and knowledge of special

education to help people as individuals and organizations as a whole.

Summary of Qualifications

Licensed- State of Tennessee in Special Education K-12, English and Language Arts 6-12 and School

Counselor. Nationally Certified Counselor. Continuing education in Mental Health Counseling and

Horticulture Therapy. Experience working with children and adolescents using a variety of multisensory

and kinesthetic techniques. Certified Work Based Learning Coordinator. Specialization in educating

students with severe special needs including physical disabilities, health impairments and communication

disorders. Knowledgeable in assistive technology. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficient computer skills, quick learner of new programs. Understanding of budgeting and money

management. Organized, self-motivated, articulate, creative, team player, reliable,

Professional Teaching Experiences

Hunters Lane High School Nashville, TN

Teacher 2012-2013

• Taught students with severe intellectual disabilities, autism, hearing impairments, and physical

handicaps in “Life Skills” program

• Created curriculum that met the diverse needs of the students based on Tennessee learning

standards and Common Core curriculum

• Managed small caseload of students with special needs including scheduling and facilitating

Individual Education Plan meeting

• Developed differentiated curriculum for students with a variety of disabilities

• Coordinated field trips, community based instruction trips, and work based learning trips to

support student transition plans

Sullivan High School Chicago, IL

School Counselor Intern 2010-2011

• Met with students individually to discuss life and career goals, academic achievements and how

they support one another

• Assisted students with college applications, essays, and financial aid forms (FAFSA) achieved

over 95% student completion

• Assisted organizing college and career fairs which had record breaking attendance

• Reviewed transcripts with students to motivate them to timely graduations

• Revised and presented various lessons to freshmen in regards to achievement, GPA, and

graduation requirements

• Team member of Culture of Calm, co-leader for Think First group, and co-facilitator of GLBTQ

support group

Chappell Elementary School Chicago, IL

Teacher 2005- 2012

• Taught students with multiple, severe, and learning disabilities, and students grades five through

eight with mild cognitive impairments

• Wrote and implemented seven different Individual Education Programs, behavior and transition

plans in classroom setting

• Provided modifications and accommodations for students with cerebral palsy, visual impairments,

communication disorders, autism, traumatic brain injury and emotional issues

• Trained, organized, and managed three assistants, a nurse, various therapists, and student helpers

in the classroom on techniques to instruct and help the students

• Served as facilitator for Least Restrictive Environment committee

Chicago Public Schools Chicago, IL

Itinerant Teacher for Severe Profound Program 1997-2005

• Assisted teachers with instructional techniques

• Coordinated city wide in-services, school specific trainings, and programs for parents

• Assisted in evaluation and IEP meetings

• Facilitated placement in the least restrictive environment

• Purchased appropriate materials for new and established programs

• Developed new teaching programs as student population grew

Education

Hanover College Hanover, IN

Graduated, Bachelor of Arts, English with High School Teaching Certification

Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL

Graduated, Master of Arts, Counseling

Graduated, Master of Arts, Special Education

Professional Development

Oakton Community College Skokie, IL

Coursework for Horticulture Therapy Certification

Middle Tennessee State University

Coursework for Mental Health Counseling License Murfreesboro, TN

Professional Affiliations

Tennessee Counseling Association -member

Red Cross- volunteer- Services to Armed Forces

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