Elizabeth Jenkins
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Experienced special education teacher with a diverse background in developing and implementing both state-mandated curricula and designing specialized programming for students with special needs. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive reinforcement. Successful in helping students develop strong executive functioning strategies and mastering content.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Special Education
Falls Church City Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Completed graduate certificate for gifted education to support the needs of students identified as twice-exceptional.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Utilized assessment data to gauge student learning and provide intervention.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And Education
University of Colorado
Boulder, COMaster of Arts - Special Education
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA12.1997
Skills
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Technology Integration
- Instructional Design
- Program Design
- Behavior Management
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Learning Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Special Education
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
Timeline
Teacher, Special Education
Falls Church City Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And Education
University of Colorado
Master of Arts - Special Education
San Diego State University
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