Jammie Barrington
Centennial,CO
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended instruction.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Special Education Teacher
Jeffco Public Schools
Lakewood, CO
08.2009 - Current
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
Preschool Teacher
The Rise School of Denver
Denver, CO
08.2004 - 08.2009
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Shift Supervisor
Dairy Queen
Longmont, CO
06.1996 - 07.2003
- Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
- Evaluated and performed equipment maintenance to support operational goals.
- Coordinated shift workers for inventory receiving, auditing and restocking.
- Resolved customer complaints and reported issues to senior management.
- Educated customers about offerings, promotions and pricing to boost sales.
- Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
- Checked orders for quality and completeness.
Education
Master of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO05-2020
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO12-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood12-2002
Skills
- Skills Development
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data Management
- Small Group Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Role Model
- Student Support
- Parent communications
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Elementary School Special Education Teacher
Jeffco Public Schools
08.2009 - Current
Preschool Teacher
The Rise School of Denver
08.2004 - 08.2009
Shift Supervisor
Dairy Queen
06.1996 - 07.2003
Master of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
University of Colorado Denver
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado Christian University