Jennifer Oranje Gentry
La Pine,Or
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Encouraging and supportive with proven skills in building trust for an inclusive learning environment.
Overview
3
3
Years of Teaching Experience
Work History
Child Development Specialist
Klamath Falls School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Oregon Licensed Special Education Teacher
- Prepared children for success in classroom settings through encouragement and exploration of learning activities.
- Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes to assist children with special needs and developmental delays.
- Built and maintained strong parent and student relationships.
- Developed level-appropriate lessons and activities to support skill-building needs.
- Incorporated fine motor skill exercises into daily routines, improving hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to refine instructional practices and enhance student outcomes consistently.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth through modeling positive behaviors and fostering strong relationships between children and peers.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies to proactively address challenging behaviors, promoting a respectful and supportive classroom environment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in child development, ensuring continued growth and effectiveness as an educator in the field.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for 20 students.
Substitute Teacher
High Desert Education Service District
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines in many different learning environments to maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
Behavior Technician/ One on One Student Assistant
RO Health Inc
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Provide behavior support based on behavior intervention plan and teacher requested support needs
- Provide assistance as needed to encourage students to be as independent as possible in their education environment while using proven scientific methods such as Applied Behavior Analysis and communication devices to decrease challenging behaviors while improving skill deficits to help students thrive
- Introduce self-coping skills along with self-identification of emotional states to decrease challenging behaviors through self-awareness and promote positive self-image
- Collaborated with support staff, parents and school personnel when working in a school setting to ensure proper implementation as well as generalization of programs across settings.
Education
Master Of Science in Special Education -
06.2021
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
05.2013
01.1993
Skills
- Differentiation of materials including assessments
- Effective collaborator to build positive relationships
- Creative strategies to promote learning and engagement
- Behavior management training
- Modification of curriculum plans
- Adherence to IEP and 504 plans
- Student-centered approach
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Motivating students
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- IEP development
City
La Pine
Zip
97739
Qualifications
Adult/Infant CPR, Basic first aid and AED certified, CPI Trained (exp 10/17/2025), Oregon Credentialed Special Education Teacher License # 559901, Credentialed Special Education Teacher Arizona license number 6304908
Timeline
Child Development Specialist - Klamath Falls School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher - High Desert Education Service District
11.2021 - 06.2023
Behavior Technician/ One on One Student Assistant - RO Health Inc
05.2017 - 02.2019
Grand Canyon University - Master Of Science in Special Education,
Grand Canyon University - Bachelor of Science in Psychology,
Hogan High School - ,
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