Sarah Drotning

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Objective: To work part-time remotely

Summary of Qualifications

Field Expertise. More than 24 years of experience as an educator, working with students of all ages and abilities. State of Washington Professional Education Certificate #3294520 (K-12 Special Education; K-8 Elementary Education; 4- 12 Sociology). Successfully supervised classrooms of up to 27.

Interpersonal Communication Skills. Equally effective interacting with students, parents, colleagues and administrative staff:

Able to lead and contribute to a collaborative team effort.

Strong Work Ethic. Positive and responsive. A creative problem-solver. Conscientious and committed to making a difference.

Highly organized and professional, with outstanding time management capabilities.

Professional Experience

Ferndale School District

Ferndale, WA

Special Education Teacher – 2009 – Present

Grades 6 -12 All subject areas with a focus on Math

Lead Teacher in Social/Emotional Classroom

Waypoint Yacht Charter Services - Bellingham, WA

Partner -2007-2008

Oversaw research and marketing for new business launch. Inspected yachts and interviewed crews for charter purposes.

Tario & Associates- Law Firm Bellingham, WA

Staff/Client Support -2005-2006

Maintain confidential medical records and client files. Performed general office duties.

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Bellingham School District -Bellingham, WA

Resource Teacher -2003-2005

Taught high school students writing and study skills.

Special Education Teacher- Grades 9-12 - EBD Focus Program- 1998-2003

Served in a lead capacity, supervising 2 assistants and up to 14 students in self-contained program for

students with emotional/behavior issues.

Developed and implemented behavior management systems and structure for students.

Produced document at ion and facilitated multi-team Individual Education Plans (IEP) meetings.

Provided specially-designed instruction in multiple subject areas to students with a wide range of academic abilities.

Collaborated with special and general education staff, as well as administrators, school psychologists and

community supports to determine appropriate academic and behavioral interventions.

Planned and assessed accommodations and modifications for students in general education classes.

Port Angeles School District, Port Angeles, WA

Special Education Teacher - Elementary - 1997-1998

Managed Transition Program for students in grades 1-5, focusing on social skills training.

Provided instruction using general education curriculum, modifying as needed .

Northwest Education Service District -Whatcom Discovery- Bellingham, WA

Special Education Teacher - Middle School - 1994-1997

Researched and delivered curriculum to students within a self-contained, segregated campus.

Participated in school-wide behavioral program using level system.

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Alaya School- Boulder, CO

Lead Teacher- Preschool-First Grade- 1993

•Coordinated learning and recreational activities for summer school program.

Education & Professional Development

•Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center- Peer Mediation Training

•Second Step- Social Skills Training

•Bellingham School District- Secure Training

•Boulder Peace Institute- Intensive Training in Mediation & Conflict Resolution

•Rocky Mountain Peace Institute- Provided conflict resolution to local schools

•Conference in Outdoor Education

Western Washington University

•Master Degree -Education of Exceptional Children- 2002

University of Colorado, Boulder

•Teaching Certificate- 1993

•Bachelor of Arts in Sociology- 1989

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