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Sally Duprey

San Jose

Summary

Enthusiastic, hardworking and appreciated retired teacher who has devoted over 45 years working in areas of respite, recreation and education of persons with special learning needs.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Retired Special Education Teacher

Santa Clara County Office of Education
08.1989 - 07.2024
  • Developed, implemented and updated individualized education plans by assessing student needs and collaborating with parents and support staff.
  • Managed care for medically fragile students needing specialized health care procedures.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques to create a positive learning environment.
  • Enhanced communication skills in non-verbal students through integration of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility
  • Trained and managed aide staff within classroom.

Camp Enrollment Coordinator

Camp Costoanoan/Crippled Children's Society
08.1988 - 08.1989
  • Managed enrollment of campers in weekend and summer camp for persons with special needs.
  • Worked with local regional centers and other agencies as needed to secure appropriate funding for camper attendance.
  • Coordinated weekend rentals of camp for agency income.


Special Education Teacher

Morgan Autism Center
11.1984 - 07.1988


  • Developed individualized learning activities and schedules for students with severe behavioral learning challenges that could not be fully met in the public school environment.
  • In addition to IEPs, wrote annual reports to demonstrated the need for the school's intensive individualized instruction.
  • Developed and implemented daily independent living skills program, including community based learning.
  • Lifeguarded for school swim program.


Respite Care Provider

Various Agencies/Parent Hired
01.1982 - 04.1988
  • Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and meal preparation.
  • Engaged clients in recreational activities.

Camp Program Director

Camp Costanoan,,Crippled Children's Society
01.1982 - 11.1984


  • Planned, implemented and coordinated program activities serving disabled persons at camp, including daily programs, evening programs and special events.
  • Secured necessary program supplies.
  • Recruited, interviewed, trained, supervised and evaluated staff.
  • Assisted with all agency fundraisers and events as needed.


Camp Counselor, Prog.Leader, Music/Drama Director

Camp Costanoan/Crippled Children's Society
06.1979 - 12.1981

Summers and respite weekends


  • Counselor: Cared for 1-3 persons with developmental and physical disabilities in camp cabin environment, assisting them with self care skills, maintaining their emotional well being and engaging them camp activities
  • Cabin Program Leader: Developed and assisted campers in accessing camp programs.
  • Music/Drama Director: Planned and implemented daily music, movement and drama activities for all camp attendees as well as developing evening programs and special events.


Education

Special Education-Severe Disabilities Credential -

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05-1985

Multiple Subjects Credential -

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05-1985

Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders-Education of The Deaf

California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA
08-1981

Skills

  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • Guitar
  • Calligraphy
  • Sign Language
  • Communication
  • Working with persons with varying abilities

Timeline

Retired Special Education Teacher

Santa Clara County Office of Education
08.1989 - 07.2024

Camp Enrollment Coordinator

Camp Costoanoan/Crippled Children's Society
08.1988 - 08.1989

Special Education Teacher

Morgan Autism Center
11.1984 - 07.1988

Respite Care Provider

Various Agencies/Parent Hired
01.1982 - 04.1988

Camp Program Director

Camp Costanoan,,Crippled Children's Society
01.1982 - 11.1984

Camp Counselor, Prog.Leader, Music/Drama Director

Camp Costanoan/Crippled Children's Society
06.1979 - 12.1981

Special Education-Severe Disabilities Credential -

San Jose State University

Multiple Subjects Credential -

San Jose State University

Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders-Education of The Deaf

California State University, Fresno
Sally Duprey