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Samuel Sparks

Cowpens

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Blacksburg High School, specializing in transition planning and student advocacy. Successfully implemented IEPs and facilitated job readiness training, fostering student independence. Adept at progress monitoring and maintaining strong parent communications, enhancing educational outcomes for diverse learners.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resource Teacher

Blacksburg High School
08.2022 - Current

Lead small group activities for students who have IEP services as well as student who do not. Write and plan IEPs for student who have a multitude of disabilities. Provide accommodation services for students in testing environments and classroom settings.

Head Track and Field Coach

Blacksburg High School
01.2021 - Current

Develop an effective program based on proper training and monitoring of athlete safety and progress. Communicate with parents, athletes and other coaches.

Assistant Football Coach

Blacksburg High School
05.2023 - Current

Implemented successful training and conditioning programs to elevate players' physical abilities and stamina. Scouted opposing teams to help build effective gameplay strategies. Maintained positive community and parent relations to build strong athletic support networks.

Intellectual Disability 1 Self Contained Teacher

Ewing Middle School
11.2019 - 05.2022

Plan and implement whole group and small group instruction based on student abilities and IEP goals. Instruction takes place in the subjects of reading, writing, math, science, history and life skills.

Education

Master of Education - Applied Learning & Instruction-Literacy

University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
08-2024

Bachelor of Science - Special Education: Learning Disabilities

University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
12-2019

Skills

  • Transition planning
  • Progress monitoring
  • Student advocacy
  • Job readiness training
  • Life skills instruction
  • Parent communications
  • Data management

Certification

CPI Certified

Orton Gillingham Certified Teacher

CPR & AED Certified

Timeline

Assistant Football Coach

Blacksburg High School
05.2023 - Current

Resource Teacher

Blacksburg High School
08.2022 - Current

Head Track and Field Coach

Blacksburg High School
01.2021 - Current

Intellectual Disability 1 Self Contained Teacher

Ewing Middle School
11.2019 - 05.2022

Master of Education - Applied Learning & Instruction-Literacy

University of South Carolina Upstate

Bachelor of Science - Special Education: Learning Disabilities

University of South Carolina Upstate
Samuel Sparks