Sarah Medina
Middleton
Summary
Knowledgeable Education Specialist with strong foundation in special education and resource management. Successfully developed and implemented individualized education plans that enhanced student learning and growth. Demonstrated excellent communication and collaboration skills with educators, parents, and support staff.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Vision Charter School
ID
08.2025 - Current
- Lead small groups by providing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support and differentiating instruction based upon student needs.
- Oversaw delivery of specialized instruction by a team of paraprofessionals to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Engaged with educators and service providers to align strategies for improved student outcomes.
- Conduct initial and triennial academic assessments and provide the results in both oral and written forms.
- Designed and executed individualized education plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Oversaw coordination of RTI programs, collaborating with educators to identify and address student needs.
- Conducted comprehensive data collection and progress monitoring to facilitate student achievement.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Middleton School District 134
ID
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies in small group settings to enhance learning outcomes for students with varied needs.
- Conducted progress monitoring and data collection to enhance student goal-setting and achievement strategies.
- Conducted initial and triennial academic achievement assessments. Report findings in both oral and written reports.
- Developed individualized educational plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement inclusive classroom strategies.
- Participated in the SMART project for one year, and Idaho Reading Initiative program to train teachers in the Science of Reading.
- Special Education District Representative for the district curriculum ELA adoption.
Special Education Resource Teacher
West Ada School District
ID
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Designed and implemented individualized educational plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Partnered with educators to design and execute inclusive classroom strategies.
- Designed and implemented instructional strategies to address the unique learning requirements of each student in small group settings.
- Oversaw academic assessments for initial and triennial reviews, delivering comprehensive results in both oral and written formats. Collaborated with the IEP team to ensure clarity and understanding of findings.
- Active participant in the MTSS process and the Multidisciplinary Team Meetings (MDT).
- Data collection and progress monitoring used to determine student progress and support the development individualized goals.
Education Specialist
Los Alamitos Unified School District
CA
08.2006 - 06.2021
- Taught the mild/moderate special day class K-3 program for six years, implementing tailored behavioral and academic accommodations and modifications, and provided specialized academic instruction.
- Taught in K/1 co-teach collaborative model, focusing on diverse academic and behavioral needs of students. Developed and implemented curricular accommodations and modifications to enhance learning experiences. Tailored instructional strategies to meet unique student needs effectively.
- Created actionable goals for students and implemented individualized education programs to meet diverse learning needs.
- Supervised and guided instructional assistants to improve student learning outcomes.
- Held the position of the Education Specialist for Los Al at Home for one year.
- Participated in district wide signature practice trainings that include; CGI, Thinking Maps, Depth and Complexity Icons, and Reading Fundamentals.
- Participated in ABA training through SELPA.
Instructional Assistant
Los Alamitos Unified School District
CA
09.2002 - 06.2006
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Supported students with individualized learning strategies and accommodations.
- Provided one-on-one student support with positive behavior interventions.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators on performance.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Chapman University
12-2010
California Education Specialist Instruction Credential - undefined
Chapman University
12-2008
Bachelor of Science - Child & Adolescent Development
California State University
12-2006
Skills
- Program Leadership & Development
- IEP Expertise & Compliance
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Conflict Resolution & High-Profile Case Management Experience
- Data-Driven Instruction & Assessment
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support & RTI
- Family & Community Engagement
- Math interventions
- Executive functioning support
- Positive behavior supports
- Science of Reading
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
Idaho Exceptional Child Education K-12 (2023-03)
Training & Endorsements
- Orton-Gillingham - IMSE Comprehensive 30-hour training (2024-07)
- Advanced Professional Endorsement (2023-07 to present)
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Vision Charter School
08.2025 - Current
Special Education Resource Teacher
Middleton School District 134
08.2023 - 05.2025
Special Education Resource Teacher
West Ada School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
Education Specialist
Los Alamitos Unified School District
08.2006 - 06.2021
Instructional Assistant
Los Alamitos Unified School District
09.2002 - 06.2006
California Education Specialist Instruction Credential - undefined
Chapman University
Bachelor of Science - Child & Adolescent Development
California State University
Master of Science - Special Education
Chapman University