Janie Jonker
Pasco
Summary
Experienced educator in special education with a track record of improving student performance in reading and math. Known for creating organized classrooms that focus on both overall success and individualized learning goals. Skilled in developing customized education plans to meet diverse student needs and collaborating with teachers, parents, and support staff. Also, brings over 20 years of Human Resources Benefits experience, dedicated to building loyalty and achieving positive outcomes through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Chiawana High School, Curie Elementary, McLoughlin, Ray Reynolds Middle School
09.2017 - Current
- Develop and implement lesson plans for class of grade level students with autism, speech impairment, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning, disabilities. Differentiate activities and goals to meet each student’s individual needs and abilities.
- Write and administer tests and evaluations adapted to the abilities of each student.
- Collect data for Individual Educational Plan (IEP)
- Engage in regular dialogue with parents, administrators, and various service providers to ensure student success inside and outside the classroom.
Senior Secretary
BNL Services/WRPS
10.2016 - 08.2017
Substitute Teacher
Pasco School District
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided instruction in general education for students ranging from kindergarten through twelfth grade
Accounting Assistant
Gauntt Farms
05.2013 - 05.2016
Work Study Student – Student Employment
Columbia Basin College
02.2012 - 10.2012
Human Resources Specialist
Gesa Credit Union
06.2010 - 08.2011
Benefits Specialist/HR Specialist
Lourdes Health Network
10.1999 - 11.2010
Senior Benefits Specialist
MultiCare Health Systems
05.1986 - 10.1999
Education
Bachelor’s - teaching with Special Education Endorsement
Washington Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Management
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA01.2016
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans IEPs
- Small group instruction
- Positive behavior supports
- Executive functioning support
- Inclusion strategies
- Math interventions
- Emotional disorders
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Social skills training
- Visual schedules
- Sensory integration
- Progress monitoring
- Functional behavior assessments
- Co-teaching models
- HIPAA compliance
- Insurance verification
- Patient confidentiality
- Call center experience
- Data entry proficiency
- Empathy and patience
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Data entry
- Financial procedures adherence
- Phone and email etiquette
- Relationship building
- Eligibility determination
- Process improvement
- System updating
- Statistical data management
- Work quality evaluation
- Call screening
- Customer follow-up
- Verbal and written communication
- Conflict resolution
- Policy understanding
- Records maintenance
- Complaint processing
- Calm and professional under pressure
- Microsoft office
- Computer skills
- Administrative and office support
- Customer relations
- Call center operations
- MS office
- Problem resolution
- Complaint resolution
- Conflict mediation
- Database management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Work/Life balanced programs by implementing new benefit programs with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
Washington Teaching Conditional Certificate
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Chiawana High School, Curie Elementary, McLoughlin, Ray Reynolds Middle School
09.2017 - Current
Senior Secretary
BNL Services/WRPS
10.2016 - 08.2017
Substitute Teacher
Pasco School District
09.2016 - 08.2017
Accounting Assistant
Gauntt Farms
05.2013 - 05.2016
Work Study Student – Student Employment
Columbia Basin College
02.2012 - 10.2012
Human Resources Specialist
Gesa Credit Union
06.2010 - 08.2011
Benefits Specialist/HR Specialist
Lourdes Health Network
10.1999 - 11.2010
Senior Benefits Specialist
MultiCare Health Systems
05.1986 - 10.1999
Bachelor’s - teaching with Special Education Endorsement
Washington Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Management
Columbia Basin College
Section name
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