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Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
  • Home: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary

Creative and enthusiastic early intervention specialist with over 24 years of experience teaching special needs, learning-different and typically developing students within a 5 Stars rated preschool . Deeply committed to providing quality, learner-centered instruction optimizing student success. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Exceptional skills working with parents, specialists and administrators to meet the educational needs of each student.

Skills
  • Certified in Early Childhood Education (EEH Pre-K-8)
  • 24+ years of experience in a Developmental Preschool Classroom serving an average of 16 children between the ages 3-6
  • OTES Final Summative Rating: Accomplished
  • OCCRRA Career Pathways Level: 5
  • ETR and IEP Knowledge and Implementation
  • Up to date on First Aid/CPR, Communicable Disease, and Child Abuse courses
  • Early Learning Assessment and Child Outcome Summary knowledge and implementation
  • Denver Developmental Screening and the Brigance III screening knowledge and implementation
  • Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Program knowledge and implementation
  • Team member for ETR and IEP meetings with parents
  • Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level
  • Hands-on play based instruction for a fun and safe learning experience
Work History
Preschool Intervention Specialist, 08/2008 to Current
Western Buckeye Educational Service CenterCity, STATE,
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
  • Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks
  • Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
  • Incorporated home activities to supplement classroom lessons
  • Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
  • Cooperative classroom teacher for Wright State University student teachers
  • Collaborated with peers and administration to create evaluation documents that measure student growth over time
  • Managed IEP and ETR information
  • Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
Preschool Intervention Specialist, 08/1999 to 06/2008
Van Wert County Board Of MR/DDCity, STATE,
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
  • Organized instructional materials, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
Preschool Special Education Teacher Assistant, 08/1997 to 06/1999
Van Wert County Board Of MR/DDCity, STATE,
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
Preschool Special Education Teacher Assistant, 08/1994 to 06/1997
Van Wert County Board Of EducationCity, STATE,
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
  • Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations
  • Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives
Education
Master of Arts: K-12 Education, Expected in 05/1999
The University of Findlay - Findlay, OH
GPA:
  • Coursework in Early Education of the Handicapped and Prekindergarten
Bachelor of Science: K-8 Education, Expected in 05/1994
The Defiance College - Defiance, OH,
GPA:

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School Attended

  • The University of Findlay
  • The Defiance College

Job Titles Held:

  • Preschool Intervention Specialist
  • Preschool Intervention Specialist
  • Preschool Special Education Teacher Assistant
  • Preschool Special Education Teacher Assistant

Degrees

  • Master of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science

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