Dedicated Education Administrator adept at working with teachers and educational professionals to improve lesson plans and curriculum. Well-versed in childhood education strategies.
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Jacqueline Santos
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Rafael Hernandez Elementary School
Intern
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports for NJSLA testing.
- Analyzed the needs of the school through collecting data.
- Created and facilitated Teacher-Teacher's Aide professional development session and supports
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on Poetry Night, NJSLA Pep Rally, Attendance Incentive event and Week of Kindness.
- Collaborated effectively with team members across departments, fostering a cohesive work environment conducive to accomplishing shared objectives.
Rafael Hernandez Elementary School
Resource Teacher
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Co-teaching and co-planning 6th-8th grade ELA lessons.
- Monitoring IEPs and writing goals aligned with student needs.
- Implementing small group instruction to meet diverse academic needs.
- Differentiating and scaffolding all ELA material.
- Preparing students for NJSLA testing with standard driven instruction.
Rafael Hernandez Elementary School
Pre-K Teacher
08.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Planning and implementing sensory and academic focused lessons.
- Monitoring IEPs and writing goals aligned with student needs.
- Maintaining consistent communication of student growth and progress with parents/guardians.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Collaborated with teachers aides and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Sussex Avenue School
Third Grade Teacher
08.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Fostering an enriched learning environment through diverse and relevant lesson plans.
- Employing differentiated teaching methods; incorporating audio, visual and kinesthetic activities to address all learning styles.
- Intentionally communicating with colleagues in a learning community to enhance teaching practices.
- Utilizing I-Ready data to promote student growth.
Frelinghuysen Middle School
Special Education Social Studies Teacher
08.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Co-planned interactive & blended learning lessons in a hybrid setting.
- Implemented ongoing Social Emotional Learning focused lessons.
- Monitored/created PLAAFs and goals for students with IEPs.
Harriet Tubman Elementary School
Self-Contained Special Ed. Teacher
08.2016 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Created and delivered interactive lesson plans covering all subjects.
- Differentiated lesson plans to reach different learning styles.
- Implemented behavior plans for students with a variety of needs.
- Monitored student goals and progress based off of IEP goals.
Education
Montclair State UniversityMontclair, NJ
Master of Arts from Educational Leadership
08.2024
University Overview
Montclair State UniversityMontclair, NJ
Master of Arts from Teaching And Special Education
06.2016
University Overview
Fairleigh Dickinson University, College At Florham & Wroxton CollegeFlorham Park, NJ
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
02.2013
University Overview
Skills
- SMART Board aptitude
- Google apps aptitude
- Scheduling
- Meeting Coordination
- Presentations
- Research
- Creative and Resourceful
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of interns and administrators in the development of Poetry Night, Month of Kindness and NJSLA Pep Rally.
- Led grade level meetings for grades second through eighth.
- Collaborated in facilitating eight grade parent meeting.
Certification
- Qualified for New Jersey CEAS, Preschool through Grade 3, 07/2016
- Qualified for New Jersey CEAS, Teacher of Students with Disabilities, 07/2016
Educational Philosophy
Educational Philosophy
Teaching is not simply opening a book and regurgitating the words inside, rather, teaching is knowing who your students are; their strengths and bringing out the very best in them.Professional Development
Professional Development
- MSU Early Childhood Conference, 06/2015
- MSU Network for Educational Renewal Summer Conference, 06/2015
- NJ Coalition for Inclusive Education, 06/2015
- NJ Educational Computing Conference, 01/2016
- Undoing Racism Workshop, 01/2016
- NYCore Conference, 03/2016
- Harassment, Intimidation & Anti-bullying Certification, 2016
- MSU Network for Educational Renewal Summer Conference, 2016 (Presenter)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Intern
Rafael Hernandez Elementary School
01.2023 - Current
Resource Teacher
Rafael Hernandez Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Rafael Hernandez Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Third Grade Teacher
Sussex Avenue School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Special Education Social Studies Teacher
Frelinghuysen Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Self-Contained Special Ed. Teacher
Harriet Tubman Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2019
Montclair State University
Master of Arts from Educational Leadership
Montclair State University
Master of Arts from Teaching And Special Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University, College At Florham & Wroxton College
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
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