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Jessica Smith

Waterbury,VT

Summary

Special Education Teacher with engaging personality and enthusiasm for promoting hands-on learning with children. Highly qualified and certified in VT with over 17 years of experience teaching special education at the elementary level.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Central Vermont Supervisory Union
Northfield , VT
07.2007 - 06.2021
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of students.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Special Education Teacher

School District Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
08.2004 - 06.2007

*Planned, implemented, and differentiated lessons according to the Pennsylvania state standards and individual student needs for grades 2-5.

*Utilized a variety of formal and informal assessments to obtain accurate academic levels, learning styles, and needs.

*Participated in the development of Individualized Education Plans

*Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain a safe, respective, and challenging learning environment.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA
05.2004

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
06.1998

Skills

  • Provide direct instruction to students with special needs in grades K through 5
  • Consult with teachers to provide modifications and accommodations for students in the classroom
  • Co-plan with classroom teachers using the three strands of UDL implementation
  • Participate in the development of Individual Education Plans
  • Conduct Special Education Evaluations
  • Maintain communication with families and provide support to ensure continuity of services
  • Student records management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Lesson Planning

Certification

  • Orton Gillingham: Associate Level Certification

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Central Vermont Supervisory Union
07.2007 - 06.2021

Special Education Teacher

School District Of Philadelphia
08.2004 - 06.2007

Master of Arts - Special Education

Chestnut Hill College

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

Temple University
Jessica Smith