Jacqueline Carpenter
Portage
Summary
To obtain a position in Education where I can use my existing knowledge and experience to begin a promising career with an outstanding school district.
Highly Qalified Educator
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Experienced District Substitute
Porter County School Districts
Porter County
03.2025 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment in the absence of the regular teacher
- Delivered engaging lessons and facilitated class discussions to ensure student comprehension of subject matter
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students who required additional support or clarification
- Implemented lesson plans provided by the absent teacher, ensuring continuity in curriculum delivery
- Administered tests, quizzes, and assignments according to established guidelines
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress for reporting purposes
- Collaborated with other teachers and staff members to address individual student needs or concerns
- Supported classroom management strategies outlined by the regular teacher for consistency in discipline procedures
- Utilized technology tools such as interactive whiteboards or educational software to enhance instruction
- Encouraged active participation through group activities, discussions, and hands-on learning experiences
- Ensured a safe environment by enforcing school policies on safety protocols during emergencies
- Facilitated smooth transitions between subjects or activities while maintaining an organized classroom environment
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting instructional plans based on unexpected changes or disruptions
- Promoted positive social interactions among students through effective communication techniques
- Monitored student behavior during recess periods or extracurricular activities outside of the classroom setting
- Incorporated creative teaching strategies such as visual aids, manipulatives, or real-life examples into lessons
- Fostered a supportive atmosphere that encouraged respect for diversity among students from various backgrounds
- Cultivated strong relationships with students built on trust, empathy, and mutual respect
Owner
CJC LLC
Valparaiso
01.2024 - Current
- Successfully launched and operated a small business, overseeing all aspects of daily operations
- Developed and implemented effective marketing strategies to drive customer acquisition and increase sales
- Maintained accurate financial records, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable pricing terms and maintain cost efficiency
- Established strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods while maintaining quality standards
- Oversaw the development of an e-commerce website, expanding the reach of the business beyond physical location boundaries
- Ensured compliance with legal requirements such as licensing regulations, health codes, and labor laws
- Managed cash flow effectively through strategic financial planning
- Developed partnerships with local businesses for collaborative marketing initiatives
- Implemented customer feedback system to gather insights and improve overall service quality
- Managed vendor relationships, including contract negotiation and performance evaluation
- Conducted market research to identify target audience preferences, trends, and demands
High School SUCESS Special Education Teacher
PORTER COUNTY EDUCATION SERVICES
Valparaiso
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
- Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
- Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
- Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
- Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
- Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
- Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including Chromebooks
- Serves as primary contact for the parent.
- Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
- Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
- Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
- Completes all district and state reporting requirements.
- Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities.
- Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
- Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students.
- Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
- Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.
Special Education Case Manager
School City of Hammond
Hammond
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Consultation and support to school staff
- Dissemination and explanation of current information policies and procedures to school staff
- Expedite and handle transient student enrollments and withdrawals including gathering and dissemination information
- Provide training to Teachers of Record in new policies and procedures
- Support and direct Teachers of Record in the execution of their duties
- Act as conference chairperson in general case conferences, initial and final case conferences, manifestation determination conferences and others as needed
- Monitor the annual case review process and attend conferences
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators to find solutions and strategies to facilitate learning
- Assist in the development of Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans
- Help families and school staff locate and access community resources
- Collaborate and problem solve with school building teams to develop and implement an effective Response to Instruction process
- Assist as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team in determining the appropriateness of special education services and type of support needed
- Assist counselors and teachers with student scheduling
- Attend staff meetings, case managers meeting and trainings as directed
- Other duties as assigned by Special Education Executive Director/Special Education Director
ED Teacher K-8th Grade
CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE DUNES
Gary
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
- Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
- Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
- Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
- Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
- Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
- Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including Chromebooks
- Serves as primary contact for the parent.
- Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
- Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
- Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
- Completes all district and state reporting requirements.
- Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities.
- Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
- Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students.
- Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
- Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.
Special Ed Teacher ED Program
Lake Station Community Schools
Lake Station
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
- Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
- Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
- Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
- Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
- Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
- Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including Chromebooks
- Serves as primary contact for the parent.
- Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
- Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
- Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
- Completes all district and state reporting requirements.
- Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities.
- Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
- Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students.
- Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
- Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.
Substitute Teacher
Portage Township Schools
Portage
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided Daily Coverage for absences throughout district
Human Resource Manager
DSC Logistics
University Park
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Oversee daily operations for 130 Full time and temporary employees
- Conducted full cycle recruiting
- New Hire orientation
- Tracked and monitored all employees attendance
- Entered and maintained all employee files
- Conduct weekly onsite job fairs
- Interpreted the policies and assist in the discipline process
- Coached and motivate employee moral
Human Resource Manager/Safety Manager (Contract Position)
Chicago Heights Steel
Chicago
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Oversee daily operations for 280 employees
- Conducted full cycling recruiting
- Held monthly safety incentive drawings
- Administered 401K program
- Benefits Administer
- Handled all aspects of Worker's Comp cases
- Onboarding new hires
- Conducted weekly safety meeting with management team
- Completed all mandatory reporting
- Tracked all employees attendance and attendance point monitoring
- Worked daily with union representatives and handled all grievances
- Entered and maintained all employee files and data into HRIS system
- Worked closely with all brokers for health, dental and life insurance benefits
- Managed a direct staff of 7
Corporate HR Recruiter/Safety Administrator
National Tube Supply
University Park
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Responsible for full cycle recruiting process for 5 U.S. locations and Canada
- Onboarding and conducting new hire orientations
- Responsible for process and monitoring Workman's Comp
- Created, administered and tracked daily, weekly and monthly safety program
- Administered and track service awards
- Held monthly safety incentive drawings
- Handled all employee issues
- Tracked and monitored all temporary workers and contracts
- Wrote employment grants for businesses
- Worked and processed Training Grant OJT programs
- Administered and tracked all employees reviews for all locations
- Responsible for company wide training records retention
Payroll Administrator/HR (Contract Position)
Gerresheimer Glass
Chicago
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Reviewed all hourly time cards and adjust/approve daily
- Transferred employees to different shifts or positions, adjust schedules as needed
- Monitored attendance for entire plant, and issued disciplinary notices for all attendance issues
- Recruited for all open positions, conduct onboarding and 30,60 and 90 days reviews and training
- Benefits Administration, Administer and monitor all FMLA
- Assisted in termination meetings
- Tracked all vacation and comp days for all hourly employees and post for any overtime in the building
- Analyzed and write daily and weekly reports, as well as all file maintenance
- Make changes to items such as 401k changes, direct deposit etc.
- Union Negations
- Posted open job bids for new positions, work with supervisor to test and then award the positions
- Addressed issues and concerns with employees
Human Resources (Paid MBA Internship)
Western Utility Contractors
University Park
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Worked closely with various departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures
- Promoted equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization
- Lesioned with a wide range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety
- Recruited staff - this includes developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates
- Developed and implemented policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management
- Prepared staff handbooks, administering payroll and maintaining employee record
- Benefits Administration, planning, and sometimes delivering, training - including inductions for new staff
- Advised on pay and other remuneration issues, including undertaking regular salary reviews
- Negotiated with staff and their representatives (for example, trade union officials) on issues relating to pay and conditions; interpreting and advising on employment law; dealing with grievances and disciplinary procedures
- Developed with field foreman HR planning strategies which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements
- Planned; and sometimes delivering, training - including inductions for new staff
- Analyzed training needs in conjunction with departmental managers
Teacher/Principal/Diagnostic and Instructional Coach
Near Noth (Now Closed)
Chicago
01.2004 - 12.2014
- Title 1 Administrator
- Behavior Disorder
- Engage students in learning, manage student behavior in a positive, proactive and constructive manner for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Prepare students to become productive responsible citizens through positive proactive engagement and modeling.
- Create a flexible program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
- Establish effective rapport with students, seek to meet individual student needs.
- Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continuing education.
- Establish positive relationships with students, parents and other staff members.
- Supervise students within assigned areas and as needed.
- Develop Lesson plans.
- Deliver group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines.
- Provide diverse learners with accommodations and modifications to ensure learning. At a minimum provide the legally required modifications and accommodations as outlined in each child's IEP, 504 plan, Health Care Plan or other legally mandated document.
- Collaborate with other teachers, administrators to address instructional and/or classroom issues.
- Respond to a wide range of inquiries from students, parents, and guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.
- Create and support a culture that empowers students.
- Encourage a culture of inclusiveness and support for all children.
- Observed and diagnosed learning and emotional disabilities
- Instructional Coach
- Principal Duties
Director of Human Resources/Safety Manager
Schuemann and Sons
Manteno
01.2000 - 12.2007
- Posted jobs, reviewed resumes, screening, interviewed and evaluated candidates, conducted reference checks, and coordinated background checks and pre-employment testing
- Organized departmental planning and development
- Performance management and improvement systems including Employee onboarding, development, needs assessment and training
- Employment and compliance to regulatory concerns regarding employees
- Policy development and documentation
- Employee relations, compensation and benefits administration
- Dispatched work orders to field
- AP/AR and Payroll Specialist
- Completed all unemployment claims: protests, appeals, and distribution of paychecks
- Managed a staff over 200 people
- Company wide committee facilitation
- Company employee and community communication
- Developed safety program and implemented company wide
- To obtain a position where I can use my existing knowledge and experience to begin a promising career with an outstanding company.
Education
Master's degree - Educational Administration
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, ILDOCTORATE - Educational Leadership
Unique of St. Francis
Joliet, IL 08.2015 - 05.2017
Master's degree - Special Education
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor's degree - Education
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, ILM.B.A. - Human Resource Management
Saint Xavier University
Saint-Chicago, ILSkills
- Mentoring
- Curriculum Development
- Management
- Early childhood education
- Grant writing
- Social work
- Childhood development
- Tutoring
- Classroom management
- Autism experience
- Lesson planning
- Developmental disabilities experience
- Program development
- Mild Intervention
- Behavioral Therapy
- Special education
- Behavior management
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Certification
- Teaching Certification
- Professional In Human Resources
- SHRM Certified Professional
- Senior Professional in Human Resources
- OSHA 30
- Substitute Teaching Certification
- Special Education Certification
- Professional Educator License
Timeline
Experienced District Substitute
Porter County School Districts
03.2025 - Current
Owner
CJC LLC
01.2024 - Current
High School SUCESS Special Education Teacher
PORTER COUNTY EDUCATION SERVICES
07.2023 - 12.2023
Special Education Case Manager
School City of Hammond
10.2022 - 06.2023
ED Teacher K-8th Grade
CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE DUNES
06.2022 - 10.2022
Special Ed Teacher ED Program
Lake Station Community Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
Portage Township Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
Human Resource Manager
DSC Logistics
01.2018 - 12.2019
Human Resource Manager/Safety Manager (Contract Position)
Chicago Heights Steel
01.2017 - 12.2018
Corporate HR Recruiter/Safety Administrator
National Tube Supply
01.2016 - 12.2017
DOCTORATE - Educational Leadership
Unique of St. Francis
08.2015 - 05.2017
Payroll Administrator/HR (Contract Position)
Gerresheimer Glass
01.2015 - 12.2016
Human Resources (Paid MBA Internship)
Western Utility Contractors
01.2014 - 12.2015
Teacher/Principal/Diagnostic and Instructional Coach
Near Noth (Now Closed)
01.2004 - 12.2014
Director of Human Resources/Safety Manager
Schuemann and Sons
01.2000 - 12.2007
Master's degree - Educational Administration
Saint Xavier University
Master's degree - Special Education
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor's degree - Education
Saint Xavier University
M.B.A. - Human Resource Management
Saint Xavier University