Jason Dopp
Cincinnati,Ohio
Summary
As a graduate from Forest Hills Shool District, it has always been a dream to return as an educator to inspire students as I was by the dedicated staff within the district. As a family member to a student of special education, I deeply understand the importance of tailored support and the transformative power of inclusive education, which drives my unwavering commitment to advocating for every student's success and well-being.
I am an accomplished Intervention Specialist with a proven track record at Deer Park Community City Schools, adept in developing individualized education plans and employing differentiated instruction. Excelled in fostering collaboration among specialists and enhancing student engagement through innovative strategies. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and a flexible approach, significantly improving learning outcomes for special-needs students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher 7th Grade Inclusion Setting
Mason City School District
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Create and Implement Lesson Plans
- Collaborate with General Education Teachers
- Attend Weekly Meetings with Mentor Teacher and Supervisor
- Attend IEP and ETR meetings
- Support Students in General Education Setting
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
Student Teacher K-3 Multiple Disabilities Unit
Cincinnati Public Schools
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Create and Implement Lesson Plans
- Attend Weekly Meetings with Mentor Teacher and Supervisor
- Attend IEP and ETR meetings
- Teach functional life skills, such as daily living tasks (e.g., personal hygiene, eating, dressing), to promote independence.
- Create opportunities for students to practice real-world skills, like navigating a school environment or participating in community-based activities.
Intervention Specialist 5th Grade Inclusion Settin
Deer Park Community City School District
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Provide direct academic support to students in one-on-one or small group settings.
- Collaborate with general education teachers to adapt classroom instruction for students with disabilities.
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress, goals, and strategies for at-home support.
- Lesson plan for co-teaching within the general education setting
- Manage and lead a team of paraprofessionals
- Provide modifications to a students curriculum
- Conduct formal and informal assessments to track student progress.
- Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and modify strategies as needed.
- Implement behavior management strategies to support positive student behavior and address challenges.
Intervention Specialist K-3 Resource Setting
Deer Park Community City Schools
05.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement highly individualized IEPs for students with multiple disabilities, including those with cognitive, physical, or sensory impairments.
- Provide small group or one-on-one instruction tailored to each student’s needs, utilizing differentiated teaching methods.
- Create and adapt instructional materials to accommodate a wide range of learning abilities and styles.
- Create and adjust individualized schedules for students.
- Work closely with general education teachers to modify and adapt lessons to be accessible for students with varying disabilities.
- Collaborate with speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other specialists to support students.
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress, goals, and strategies for at-home support.
- Manage and lead a team of paraprofessionals
- Develop and implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) to address challenging behaviors and promote positive social interaction.
- Conduct formal and informal assessments to track student progress.
- Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and modify strategies as needed.
- Offer support in teaching social skills, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution, tailored to the needs of students with multiple disabilities.
- Integrate assistive technology tools (e.g., communication devices, adaptive keyboards, and software) into instructional activities to promote student engagement and independence.
- Use a variety of communication methods (e.g., picture exchange, sign language, augmentative communication devices) to support students with limited verbal and receptive communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education Mild-Moderate/Moderate-Intense
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05-2018
Skills
- Background in childhood development
- Intervention strategies proficiency
- Strong collaboration skills
- Student progress reporting
- Differentiated instruction
- Experience with special-needs students
- Group and individual instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Interpersonal skills
- Positive learning environment
- Age-appropriate lesson planning
- Organizational skills
- Flexible approach
Certification
- Mild-Moderate K-12
- Moderate to Intense K-12
- Highly Qualified Teacher in Language Art and Science
- Science of Reading
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Timeline
Intervention Specialist K-3 Resource Setting
Deer Park Community City Schools
05.2023 - Current
Intervention Specialist 5th Grade Inclusion Settin
Deer Park Community City School District
08.2018 - 05.2023
Student Teacher K-3 Multiple Disabilities Unit
Cincinnati Public Schools
01.2018 - 05.2018
Student Teacher 7th Grade Inclusion Setting
Mason City School District
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Mild-Moderate K-12
- Moderate to Intense K-12
- Highly Qualified Teacher in Language Art and Science
- Science of Reading
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Bachelor of Science - Special Education Mild-Moderate/Moderate-Intense
University of Cincinnati
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