1. Sarah Pavsner-Mael
2938 1/2 Triunfo Canyon Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 - 818-318-6140 (H) - workmael@rocketmail.com
Summary
I am seeking employment at an organization that values collaboration, and provides opportunities for
professional growth.
Highlights
Authored and implemented arts based Lead IEP team through assessment to
curriculum based on poetry and social presentation of findings.
learning Competent in Smart-Board technology
Artist-member and prior exhibition chair of Substitute 90-Days Teaching Certificate
a national arts organization 90% of my private students go from basic to
Crated and exhibited at various local, advanced as evidenced by state testing.
National and international art shows
Accomplishments
Worked with middle school students, in an economically challenged community to create their first
yearbook. Ensured production and distribution costs of the yearbook were covered, by securing a grant
for $5,000.00.
Experience
Total Education Solutions March 2015-
Behavioral Intervention Instructor/Mentor
Foster the communication and developmental growth of a child with autism in the classroom setting using
principles aligned with Applied Behavioral Analysis. Collect data on a daily basis pertaining to the treatment
plan. Maintain daily records of attendance by signing into and out of the school office and procuring a
signature by the teacher of record. Maintain professional lines of communication between the parent of client
and the supervisor of case. Mentor new BII by providing them support in their practice.
Conejo Valley/Moorpark Unified School District September 2014
Substitute Teacher
Santa Monica, CA
Implement teacher created lesson plan in the areas of Language Arts, Science and Math for grades
K-12. Provide a structured learning environment for students by following a daily schedule and
management/behavior plans left by the regular classroom teacher.
Pacific Point Academy September 2011 to June 2014
Learning Specialist
Culver City, CA
Authored and delivered an art curriculum focused on the creative development of students with
learning differences, using media like drawing, painting, sculpture mixed media, printmaking,
puppetry and film-making. Addressed student’s individual needs by collaborating with school staff
and the students themselves. Organized interactive field trips like participation in the Big Steamroll
Print Event at Otis College of Art and Design and Ed Massey's Portraits of Hope Project.
Administered small group and individualize instruction in the Seeing Stars, Visualizing and
Verbalizing, and PACE and CogMed programs.
Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprises September 2010 to June 2011
Art Teacher/Resource Specialist
Los Angeles, CA
I created standards based lesson plans in painting, printmaking, drawing, collage and art history.
Spearheaded opportunities for students to present their work at the Market Gallery in Los Angeles.
Facilitate opportunities for collaboration with general education teachers and cross-curricular
activities. Facilitated a Push In program model for students with learning differences by
collaborating with the science and social studies teacher. Individualized instruction in the area of
reading and writing to support the IEP goals of students with disabilities.

2. Gilbert Hall School June 2008 to June 2010
Master Teacher
Los Angeles, CA
Employing frameworks from Relationship Development Intervention (RDI), constructionist
and Vygosky I taught students with learning differences and Autism. Designed and implemented
experiential learning activities, like a student run store. Maintained regular communication with
the parents of student at the school. Regularly analyzed student’s progression through weekly team
meetings and quarterly parent conferences.
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy August 2003 to June 2008
Resource Specialist Grades K-8
Los Angeles, CA
Provided individualized and small group instruction to students with differences in the area of
Language Arts, Critical Thinking and Mathematics using the SRA and Seeing Stars
curriculum. Communicated instructional directives to Instructional Assistant. Facilitated the IEP
process by assessing students using Curriculum Based Assessments, observation, the Woodcock
Johnson III and reported findings to an IEP team.
Education
California State University Los Angeles 2010
Master of Arts: Art Education
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Graduated with honors.
California State University Northridge 2005
Credential Program: Special Education
Columbia, SC
Granted a preliminary credential in Mild/Moderation Special Education (Learning Specialist)
University of South Carolina 1991
Bachelor of Arts: Media Arts
Columbia, SC
Emphasis on photography and writing.