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Anna Sanchez

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Qualified education specialist with solid background in Special Education, providing tailored instructional strategies for diverse learning needs. Successfully implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) to enhance student engagement and progress. Demonstrated expertise in behavior management and fostering inclusive classroom environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Jefferson Union High School District
08.2024 - Current
  • Provide provisional counseling services to students seeking voluntary support
  • Meet with students as needed to navigate social-emotional challenges
  • Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify student needs and develop intervention plans
  • Provide follow-up support (case management) to students and their families
  • Offer outside counseling and mental health referrals based on family needs or counselor evaluations
  • Consult with outside clinical and medical support personnel for on-campus support, with family approval
  • Coordinate mental health crisis intervention, including assessment and clinical support for students and families in crisis (e.g., 5150 situations, mandated reporting)
  • Lead coordinated school response to community wellness crises

Certified California Credential Teacher Tutor

Self Employed
04.2020 - Current
  • I found a niche for myself during the pandemic, as many students were studying online and many parents wanted english, math and SAT tutoring for their children. My services included help with writing college application essays, SAT help, math and english tutoring with student ages ranging from grammar school to college.

Special Education Teacher

El Dorado County Office of Education
09.2022 - 07.2024
  • Provided academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support for students in need
  • Reviewed IEP with student's parents, school administrators and student's general education teachers
  • Utilized technology to supplement instruction and enhance student learning
  • Managed a staff of seven instructional aides
  • Worked closely with parents, specialists and general education teachers to be sure my students' goals and needs were being met

Language Arts Teacher

San Francisco Unified School District
09.2015 - 04.2020
  • Conducted individual conferences with struggling readers to improve comprehension skills
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that integrated language arts with other subject areas
  • Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans to engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving activities related to language arts
  • Worked with families and including them on all aspects of their child's educational needs

Restaurant Owner

Papagayo Mexican Grill
09.1998 - 08.2014
  • Successfully managed daily operations of a restaurant including staff scheduling, customer service, and inventory management
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to guests' needs
  • Worked with staff to keep the restaurant establishment up to safety standards
  • Built a catering business with surrounding businesses

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching Credential Masters in Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06-2016

Bachelor of Arts - English/writing

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
05-1992

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Individual education plans
  • Small group instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Co-teaching experience
  • Parent communication
  • Progress evaluations
  • Life skills instruction
  • Conflict resolution techniques

Certification

  • CLAD certified.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Jefferson Union High School District
08.2024 - Current

Special Education Teacher

El Dorado County Office of Education
09.2022 - 07.2024

Certified California Credential Teacher Tutor

Self Employed
04.2020 - Current

Language Arts Teacher

San Francisco Unified School District
09.2015 - 04.2020

Restaurant Owner

Papagayo Mexican Grill
09.1998 - 08.2014

Master of Arts - Teaching Credential Masters in Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - English/writing

University of San Francisco
Anna Sanchez