Jana Jarldane
Education
Andrews,TX
Summary
Dynamic Elementary Teacher with a proven track record, adept at fostering social skills development. Skilled in differentiated instruction and effective classroom management, I create engaging learning environments that promote student success and collaboration among educators. Passionate about motivating students to achieve their fullest potential.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Ector County ISD
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Education Teacher and Kindergarten Teacher
Seminole ISD
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Kindergarten Teacher
Andrews ISD
08.2010 - 05.2015
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
Kindergarten Teacher
San Angelo ISD
08.2001 - 05.2009
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning environment.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX12-2000
Skills
Motivating students
Social skills development
Team collaboration
Lesson planning
Differentiated instruction
Individual education plans
Classroom management
Life skills instruction
Small group instruction
Trained in CPI
Progress evaluations
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Ector County ISD
01.2024 - 04.2025
Special Education Teacher and Kindergarten Teacher
Seminole ISD
08.2015 - 05.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Andrews ISD
08.2010 - 05.2015
Kindergarten Teacher
San Angelo ISD
08.2001 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Angelo State University