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Sara Zapalowski

2825 Elmwood Avenue Apt 3, Buffalo, NY 14217 | 716-930-


7731 | szapalowski@yahoo.com

Certifications
New York State Initial Certification in Special Education and Childhood Education (1-6)
with Middle School Extension (7 & 8)
Candidate for New York State Initial Certification in Students with Disabilities in Early
Childhood Education (Birth-2)
CPR, First Aid, & AED Adult and Pediatric Certification; Expires January 4, 2018

Education
MASTERS DEGREE | EXPECTED MAY 2018 | BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE
Early Childhood Students with Disabilities
GPA: 4.0

BACHELORS DEGREE | MAY 2016 | CANISIUS COLLEGE


Childhood Education (1-6) and Students with Disabilities (1-6) with Middle School
Extension (7-8)
Overall GPA: 3.85
Major GPA: 3.94
Acknowledgements: Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honor Society Vice President and
Recipient of the Dr. Kimberly A. Leavitt Award for Honors in Special Education

Experience
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER | HERITAGE CENTERS | SEPTEMBER 2016-
PRESENT
Create and implement Individualized Education Programs for middle school students
with moderate to severe disabilities in a 6:1:1 setting
Utilize assistive technology, communication devices, and SMART Board technology
throughout daily instruction and tasks

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE | HERITAGE CENTERS | MAY 2016-SEPTEMBER


2016
Individualize instruction for students of varying needs
Design and implement differentiated lessons for literacy, mathematics, science, and
functional tasks

STUDENT TEACHER | SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY | MARCH 2016-MAY 2016


Design and implement lesson plans to accommodate the learning needs of 15
students with IEPs
Create and implement classroom behavioral system

STUDENT TEACHER | DODGE ELEMENTARY | JANUARY 2016-MARCH 2016


Designed and implemented lesson plans to accommodate the learning needs of 27
students, 6 of which had IEPs
Utilized iPads and created lessons that incorporated iPads

LEAD INFANT, TODDLER, & PRESCHOOL TEACHER| KIDSABILITIES


DAYCARE & FUN CENTER| AUGUST 2012- AUGUST 2015
Developed and implemented lesson plans in toddler and pre-school rooms
Discussed childs behavior and activities daily with parents/guardians

Volunteer Experience
VOLUNTEER & COMMITTEE MEMBER | ICAN SHINE BIKE CAMP | JUNE
2011- PRESENT
Motivate and spot campers to keep them safe on adapted and traditional bicycles
Collaborate with committee members and iCan Shine staff to plan annual camp

VOLUNTEER | danceability inc. | JULY 2015- PRESENT


Aid students with severe autism to learn simple dance movements
Motivate students to complete physical therapy tasks

Additional Experience
DANCE TEACHER & ASSISTANT | SHERRY MARTIN DANCE | SEPTEMBER
2011- PRESENT
Choreograph and teach dances for childrens classes ages 3 to 12
Collaborate with studio owners and other staff

NANNY | PERSONAL FAMILY| AUGUST 2014- JANUARY 2016


Aided children in daily tasks such as eating, clothing, bathing, and activities
Created and implemented educational activities for children 4 years and younger

WAIT STAFF| HEARTH + PRESS RESTAURANT | JANUARY 2017- PRESENT

FOOD RUNNER| SHORES WATERFRONT RESTAURANT | JUNE 2015-


OCTOBER 2016

Professional Development
MEMBER| PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY AT CANISIUS COLLEGE|
SEPTEMBER 2016- PRESENT
Collaborate with other professionals in the education system to conduct action
research

MEMBER| JUSTICE PROJECT AT CANISIUS COLLEGE| SEPTEMBER 2016-


PRESENT
Attend monthly sessions that pertain to professional development in the area of
Special Education

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