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Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
  • Home: (555) 432-1000
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Summary

A teaching position or other opportunity utilizing my educational expertise and skills in addition to social services.Self-motivated, goal-oriented professional with 16 years combined experience in social services and educational environments. Strong desire in students' development, and to go the extra mile to ensure that students and parents are comfortable with the learning experience. Excellent communicator, highly motivated, team and detail oriented. Accomplished professional with strong commitment to developing innovative, creative, and a fun learning environments. A flair for establishing rapport with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Belief in the importance of education to produce informed, responsible citizens. Areas of expertise include parental involvement, student-centered learning and cooperative learning.

Highlights
  • Structured English Immersion K-12
  • Cross Categorical Special Ed. K-12 Certification
  • CPR - First Aid Certification
  • CPI Certification
  • Fingerprint Clearance card
  • Lesson planning expertise
  • IEP familiarity
  • Academic performance evaluations
  • Behavioral disorders knowledge
  • Certified Student Teacher Trainer
  • Tutoring experience
  • Self-contained classrooms
  • MS Office proficient
Experience
Special Education Teacher, 06/2012 to Current
Arrow Child And Family MinistriesTyler, TX,
  • Serve as a 4th - 8th grade special education teacher in a self-contained, Academic Leaning Center (ALC) classroom setting.
  • Designed, and implemented lessons involving multimedia, and incorporated technology in all aspects of the curriculum.
  • Incorporated various teaching methods to adapt to the students' needs.
  • Demonstrated diplomacy and forbearance in working with parents, students, and coworkers.
  • Attended a variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Encouraged students to be understanding with others.
  • Used the positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior.
  • Worked with an average of 15-20 students per class.
Ed Tech, 01/1 to 01/1
Francisan HealthTinley Park, IL,
  • Assisted the special education teacher with educational and instructional activities.
  • Provided instructional opportunities under the supervision of the special education teacher to assist in the delivery of quality services to students having variety learning and emotional disabilities.
Long-term Substitute Teacher, 07/2009 to 07/2010
Archdiocese Of Chicago, Office Of Catholic SchoolsChicago, IL,
  • Created and maintained a risk free environment allowing and encouraging children to make discoveries, solve problems, and think independently.
  • Assigned lessons, corrected papers.
  • Counsel students and conduct conferences with parents.
  • Demonstrated diplomacy and forbearance in dealing with parents, students, and coworkers.
  • Instruct a multi-cultural classroom with students coming from disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated strong classroom management skills.
  • Incorporated various teaching methods to adapt to the students' needs.
  • Designed and implemented lessons involving multimedia and incorporated technology in all aspects of the curriculum.
Clinical Liaison, 01/2009 to 03/2009
Kindred HealthcareAlma, MI,
  • Completed assessment and service plans and implemented services to consumers in accordance with their individualized service plan (ISP).
  • Provided communication, and documentation concerning consumer's progress toward their recovery.
  • Assisted in finding necessary resources, other than covered services, to meet basic needs.
  • Ensured the development and implementation of transition, discharge and aftercare plans, prior to discontinuation of behavioral health services.
Clinical Facilitator, 01/1 to 01/1
Hospice BuffaloCheektowaga, NY,
  • Case Management for at-risk youth; completed assessments and service plans.
  • Made referrals for clients to receive community resources.
  • Billed minimum 440 units per month.
Long Term Substitute Teacher, 08/2007 to 05/2008
Parallel EmploymentFort Atkinson, WI,
  • Focused on State Testing preparation and reaching prescribed competencies using innovative study skills and techniques.
  • Increased Social Studies, Math and Language Arts Benchmark Assessment testing score an average of 10 points per students.
  • Facilitated subject material using a wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning while considering such factors as physical, emotional and educational abilities.
  • Implemented technological approaches to improve instructional methodology and provide students with standard technology skills.
  • Attended a variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Education
B.A: Social Work, Expected in May '89
The University of Akron - Akron, Ohio
GPA:
Social Work 55% of total college expenses earned through full-time and part-time employment.
M.Ed: SPED: Cross Categorical, Expected in July '11
Ottawa University - Phoenix, AZ
GPA:
Professional Affiliations

Roosevelt School District: Anti-Bullying Committee -June 2014

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona-July 2009-2011

Project Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc Alpha Tau Chapter)

Cincinnati Council on Child Abuse- May 1995-1999

Member Clark Montessori, Golf Coach- March 2006-2008

Caring for Kids, Golf Coach- May 2002-2008

Reaching out for Kids, Golf Coach- 2007-2008

Skills

AIMS, AZ Merit, Fine Arts, behavioral health, Case Management, verbal and written, case conferences, documentation, case planning, management skills, common core, multimedia, presentations, supervision, effective teaching

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School Attended

  • The University of Akron
  • Ottawa University

Job Titles Held:

  • Special Education Teacher
  • Ed Tech
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  • Clinical Liaison
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  • M.Ed

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