Sarah J.

Parker
9441 Trails End Road, Midlothian, VA 23112
804-592-1819 |sarah.parker@powhatan.k12.va.us

PROFILE

As an experienced educator, I build positive and trusting relationships with students, parents, administration, and staff. As a team
player and leader, I collaborate with other professionals, including general education teachers, lead staff members, and specialists to
innovate and drive instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners using 21st Century technology integrations. As a lifelong learner, I
embrace change; I am adaptable and willing to step outside my comfort zone to empower my students with the skills they need to be
positive and productive contributing members of the community.
LICENSE INFORMATION
Collegiate Professional License (Expires 6/30/2019)
Endorsement: Special Ed. – General Curriculum K-12

EDUCATION
Longwood University Farmville, VA
Reading, Literacy & Learning Professional Endorsement May 2019

Liberty University Lynchburg, VA

Master of Arts and Teaching: Special Education May 2014

Longwood University Farmville, VA

Bachelor of Science: Psychology May 2009

EXPERIENCE
Powhatan County Public Schools August 2017-present
Powhatan High School
Exceptional Education Teacher for Students in the Collaborative English General Education Setting for Students with
Specific Learning Disabilities, High Functioning Autism, and Other Health Impairments
-Built positive, professional relationships
-Ensured compliance and maintain progress/record of student IEPs
-Communicated with parents
-Collaborated in planning and carrying out differentiated lessons with Gen Ed teacher
-Collaborated with Gen Ed teachers, Lead Staff, Literacy Specialist, Media Specialists, and other Exceptional Education teachers
-Provided creative instruction delivery with real life scenarios
-Planned 21st century learning experiences through technology integration (Green Screen, WeVideo, Stop Motion Videos, online
modules for student learning, etc.)
-Provided service with general school duties as requested

Chesterfield County Public Schools July 2013-June 2017

Matoaca Middle School
Exceptional Education Teacher for Students in the Self-Contained Setting for Students with Intellectual Disabilities,
Autism, Speech-Language Impairments, Vision Impairments, and Other Health Impairments
-Built positive, professional relationships
-Ensured compliance and maintain progress/record of student IEPs
-Communicated with parents
-Planned differentiated lessons for a diverse classroom
-Collaborated with Gen Ed teachers and Instructional Assistants
-Consulted with colleagues, OT, SLP, VI teacher, and Instructional Specialists
-Applied necessary protocols/reward systems/tools to ensure classroom order and positive behavior in students
-Provided creative instruction delivery with real life scenarios
-Planned community-based instruction
-Provided service with general school duties as requested
- Applied for and obtained a county grant for inclusive school based recycled paper card making business
References

Dr. Mike Massa

Powhatan High School
Principal
804-598-5710
mike.massa@powhatan.k12.va.us

Wendy Tillett
Powhatan High School
Lead Special Education Teacher
804-598-5710
wendy.tillett@powhatan.k12.va.us

Dr. John Murray

Matoaca High School
Principal
804-590-3108
john_murray@ccpsnet.net