Jaleesa Glover
Mount Vernon,NY
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Rosalyn Yalow Charter School
The Bronx, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Collaborate with other classroom teachers, school psychologists, learning disabilities specialists, speech/hearing specialists, and school social workers to provide an integrated plan for developing the capacities of their students
Special Education Teacher
NYCMCS
Bronx, NY
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Collaborate with other classroom teachers, school psychologists, learning disabilities specialists, speech/hearing specialists, and school social workers to provide an integrated plan for developing the capacities of their students
- Set learning goals for each student, assess their progress, and record their evaluations
- Update parents on the progress of their students and enlist parental support with behavior control and home activities designed to supplement their classroom lessons.
Teaching Assistant
Mount Vernon City School District
Mount Vernon, NY
09.2012 - 03.2019
- Assist the classroom teacher in giving instruction to students with academic needs
- Work with student within a one and one setting
- Teach classroom lessons when head teacher is unavailable.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
Interim Site Coordinator
Westchester Jewish Community Services
Mount Vernon, NY
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Ensure that the after-school program runs smoothly
- Plan various activities throughout the year
- Conduct various administrative functions of the program.
Assistant Site Coordinator
WJCS
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Assist Site Coordinator ensure that the after-school program runs smoothly
- Assist Site Coordinator with planning various activities throughout the year
- Assist with various administrative functions of the program.
Education
Doctorate in Organizational Leadership -
Liberty University
01.2024
Masters of Science in Business Administration -
Grand Canyon University
Masters of Education in Special Education -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies -
Lehman College
Skills
- Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Internet Explorer, Google( Chrome, Docs, Forms, Slides, Sheets, Chat)
- Special Education
- Team Collaboration
- Parent Communication
- Behavior Modifications
- Student Records Management
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Instructional Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
Extracurriculars
Choir Director of THOR Gospel Choir, Young People's Vice President (Church)
Assessments
- Data Entry, Highly Proficient, 03/01/20, https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/fa273414a287b708fccc40d9709ecdebeed53dc074545cb7
- Special Education, Highly Proficient, 03/01/20, https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/3cc99a59f90d1e0c5f9cd2cc4b8cf728eed53dc074545cb7
Certification
- Special Education (All Grades) - Professional Certification
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Rosalyn Yalow Charter School
09.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
NYCMCS
03.2019 - 08.2021
Interim Site Coordinator
Westchester Jewish Community Services
09.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Site Coordinator
WJCS
09.2016 - 08.2017
Teaching Assistant
Mount Vernon City School District
09.2012 - 03.2019
Doctorate in Organizational Leadership -
Liberty University
Masters of Science in Business Administration -
Grand Canyon University
Masters of Education in Special Education -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies -
Lehman College
- Special Education (All Grades) - Professional Certification
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