Christine Jovonovich
Fargo
Summary
Special Education Teacher with experience in IEP implementation, classroom management, and relationship building. Committed to fostering inclusive environments that enhance student engagement and social skills development.
Skilled in implementing effective behavioral management strategies. Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student learning outcomes and promote a supportive classroom climate.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Special Education Teacher
Fargo Public Schools
07.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to enhance classroom environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student learning goals.
- Adapted instructional materials for students with varying abilities and learning styles.
- Taught 5 Choices classes per day. These classes used IXL and were aligned with student's IEP goals in reading, writing, and math.
- Assisted in maintaining compliance with special education regulations and standards.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted teaching methods accordingly.
- Engaged parents in educational processes through regular communication and feedback sessions.
High School Remote Special Education Teacher
Tucson Unified School District-Tucson Unified Virtual Academy
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Facilitated inclusive classroom activities to promote social interaction among students.
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
- Supported social-emotional growth by incorporating SEL activities into daily routines, fostering a positive classroom climate conducive to learning.
- Improved student comprehension by implementing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- This was an online/remote position and all classes and meetings were through Zoom.
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Worked with Canvas, Power School, Zoom, and Synergy
Middle School Self Contained Teacher
Moorhead Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and integrate interdisciplinary lesson plans, broadening student understanding of various subjects.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules and consequences.
- Promoted collaboration among peers by designing group projects that encouraged teamwork, compromise, and shared r
- Mentored new teachers in the Special Education department, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student learning outcomes.
Elementary School Teacher
Dover International School in Egypt
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom activities fostering student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student comprehension.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Enhanced learning outcomes by adapting lessons to meet diverse learning needs.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Oversaw a classroom of 23 2nd grade students
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Tucson Unified School District
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Implemented adaptive teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust interventions.
- Utilized behavior management techniques to create a supportive classroom environment.
- Inclusion support in general education classrooms
High School Resource Teacher
Surprise Unified School District in AZ
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective instructional strategies.
- Assessed student progress and adjusted interventions accordingly.
- Provided training and support to teaching staff on resource utilization.
- Inclusion support in general education classrooms
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZ05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Sociology
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND08-1991
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Emotional support
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Teaching strategies
- Social skills training
- Visual supports
- Instructional technology
- Assessment administration
- Mathematics instruction
- IEP implementation
- Transition planning
- Individual education plans ieps
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Relationship building
- Social skills development
Timeline
High School Special Education Teacher
Fargo Public Schools
07.2025 - Current
High School Remote Special Education Teacher
Tucson Unified School District-Tucson Unified Virtual Academy
08.2021 - 06.2025
Middle School Self Contained Teacher
Moorhead Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
Elementary School Teacher
Dover International School in Egypt
09.2018 - 06.2021
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Tucson Unified School District
08.2017 - 06.2018
High School Resource Teacher
Surprise Unified School District in AZ
08.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Sociology
University of North Dakota