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Jack Pennoyer

Jack Pennoyer

Transition Coordinator
Normal,IL

Summary

I am a creativity & communication-forward educator who focuses heavily on generating a sense of community and trust with everyone I encounter both professionally and personally. I have served in many roles that require me to put both my passion for helping others and desire to generate new ideas and content to regular use as someone who also firmly believes in lifelong learning.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Transition Coordinator

Lifelong Access
01.2022 - Current
  • Attend yearly IEP goal-setting meetings to aid families and students aged 14.5 - 22 plan for that student's future
  • Coordinate, plan, and lead extensive after-school, Spring Break, Summer Break, and social group programming for teens and young adults with disabilities focused on becoming more independent in their homes, communities, with technology, and with each other
  • Maintain both a formal and informal network of support for parents, guardians, and fellow educators & school districts
  • Create opportunities for community partners to learn about the population I support as well as provide positive exposure for the students I lead to engage with their community and surroundings
  • Manage a small team of staff to assist with facilitation of my created programs
  • Manage the finances for created programs and collaborate with the Lifelong Access grant writing team to seek out additional funding that keeps programming free for all participants
  • Generate new programming and curriculum based on the needs of students, their families, and a desire to remove barriers to those who might "slip through the cracks" in terms of educational supports otherwise
  • Attend regular conferences and opportunities related to continuing education in the field of education and assistive technology
  • Utilize technology wherever possible to aid in classroom engagement, curriculum development, and accessibility for those who might find both low-tech and high-tech solutions beneficial to their participation in our programs
  • Actively seek out resources and programs that help remove financial and opportunity barriers for supported members of our community

Transition Employment Specialist

Lifelong Access
03.2016 - 01.2022
  • Served as a certified employment case manager to adults with disabilities looking for competitive employment in the Bloomington - Normal area and fostered a relationship with our local Department of Rehabilitation Services office
  • Assisted clients with the job search, interview, and retainment of employment while maintaining good working relationships with local employers and managers
  • Provided regular supports to the Transition Coordinator with facilitation of classes to students aged 16-22 enrolled in our Transition Program
  • Designed a computer lab and sensory room to be utilized by members of our Transition Program as well as our Supported Employment Program

Direct Support Professional

Lifelong Access
09.2015 - 03.2016
  • Supervised and led a group of adults with disabilities in our Community Day Services program with scheduled enriching activities related to skill building and social leisure
  • Provided supports related to the specific medical / behavioral / dietary needs of the adults under my care
  • Assisted with the morning & afternoon home routines of the program participants receiving supports in our community based living arrangements (CILA) properties
  • Transported clients enrolled in our programming whenever necessary

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05.2010 - 05.2015

Skills

  • Program development and management

  • Supervising experience

  • Curriculum creation

  • Conflict and crisis management

  • Working with people with intellectual / developmental disabilities

  • Case management

  • Effective communication skills as a priority

  • Intrinsic motivation to learn new systems and technology

  • High familiarity with Microsoft 365

  • Experience with many forms of Assistive Technology

Certification

Driver's License

Training

I have received extensive training related to providing case management supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This involves collaborating with small person-focused teams interested in maintaining a sense of purpose, integrity, confidentiality, and independence in the lives of the people we support.

Accomplishments

    -Featured as a Lifelong Access ambassador, interviewed for radio and television highlights on WJCB Radio Bloomington, CBS WMBD Peoria, and both CBS-31 and FOX-43.

    -Spearheaded the creation, design, and layout of a computer lab to be utilized by individuals enrolled in the Lifelong Access Supported Employment and Transition Program.

Timeline

Transition Coordinator

Lifelong Access
01.2022 - Current

Transition Employment Specialist

Lifelong Access
03.2016 - 01.2022

Direct Support Professional

Lifelong Access
09.2015 - 03.2016

Bachelor's Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies

Illinois State University
05.2010 - 05.2015

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