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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Summary

Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring with the capability of delivering personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted on specific learning needs and strengths. Able to leverage strong communication skills and a patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.

Skills
  • Mastery of [teaching method]
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Motivating students
  • Job readiness training
  • Behavioral/cognitive skills development
  • Social skills development
  • In-depth knowledge of autism
Experience
02/2020 to Current
Special Education Teacher Civitas Schools Chicago, IL,
  • Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by developing IEPs and using wide variety of teaching aids and motivational strategies.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Developed Individual Education Programs (IEP) to establish student outcome goals and define educational strategies; leveraged developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
  • Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
  • Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement.
  • Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués, and reports.
  • Delivered specialized classroom instruction to broad range of students with developmental disorders, including autism using [Technique].
  • Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
  • Implemented specialized tests to evaluate literacy performance.
  • Administered minor first aid to injured students.
  • Worked in collaboration with [Number] conventional education instructors across multiple departments.
  • Established clear objectives for all lessons to both students and parents.
  • Led resource class of [Number] students.
  • Encouraged students to be understanding of others.
  • Administered [Type], [Type] and [Type] standardized tests.
  • Provided instruction to students in [Type] setting to assist in development of variety of skills.
08/2010 to 01/2012
Special Education Teacher Civitas Schools Chicago, IL,
  • Led resource class of [Number] students.
  • Encouraged students to be understanding of others.
  • Administered [Type], [Type] and [Type] standardized tests.
  • Provided instruction to students in [Type] setting to assist in development of variety of skills.
  • Participated in week-long intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.

Implementing Individual Education Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans, abiding by educational and behavioral goals in IEP and BIP, certification in Managing Crisis Safely, MAC training (Medical Assistant Certification), Adult, Child and Infant CPR, adhering to Alabama Course of Study Curriculum Extended Standards for AAA assessments, reinforced positive discipline in the classroom, keeping open and detailed communication logs between parents, teachers and students, assigned classroom expectations through goals and duties for the students, ensured a safe environment for children, continue to keep an open and active mind about the ways we can strive to teach the students in the most effective and memorable ways.

to
Special Education Teacher Civitas Schools Chicago, IL,
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Supervised and trained [Number] teaching assistants.
  • Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
  • Worked with students of varying degrees of specialized need to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
  • Worked with average of [Number] students per class.
  • Facilitated development of life skills in students with varying degrees of autism through use of [Technique].
  • Wrote and presented documents for Individual Education Plan conferences.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2008 to to
Bachelor of Science: Psychology
University of Alabama At Birmingham - Birmingham, AL
GPA:
Expected in 12/2013 to to
Master of Arts: Special Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham - Birmingham, AL
GPA:
Expected in 12/2016 to to
Ed.S Education Specialist : Special Education
University of West Alabama - Livingston, AL
GPA:
Expected in 01/2020 to to
Master of Arts: Instructional Leadership/Administration
University of West Alabama - Livingston, AL
GPA:
Activities and Honors

Scholarships/Awards

2018-2019 Council of Administrators in Special Education-Alabama CASE-$3000 Scholarship Recipient

2017-2018 WZZK Teacher of Excellence, Teacher of the Week

2010 Dean’s List (Spring Term) All A’s first semester in Graduate School, The University of Alabama at Birmingham

2007 Dean’s List (Spring Term), The University of Alabama at Birmingham

2003 President’s List, The University of Alabama (Fall Term)

2003 Mary Temple Award Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority (Awarded for the most outstanding freshman member)

Certifications
  • TESOL- Certified (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
  • First Aid/CPR
  • MCS Certified (Managing Crisis Safely) Restraint Training

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School Attended

  • University of Alabama At Birmingham
  • University of Alabama At Birmingham
  • University of West Alabama
  • University of West Alabama

Job Titles Held:

  • Special Education Teacher
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Special Education Teacher

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science
  • Master of Arts
  • Ed.S Education Specialist
  • Master of Arts

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