Janine Duffner
Cumming,GA
Summary
Elementary IRR teacher who excels in cultivating and maintaining positive and productive relationships with all educational constituencies including parents, students, administrators, and the community. Strong instructional leader with education experience and solid foundation in best practices for all content areas while differentiating instruction. Skilled practitioner who continues to expand knowledge of current best practices through professional development and builds a network of diverse colleagues.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education IRR Teacher
Fulton County Schools
12.2020 - Current
- Plan and instruct daily lessons in all curriculum areas in whole group, collaborative groups, and small pull out groups
- Establish rapport with students, parents and critical family members, using a variety of communication skills as needed to ensure student and parent involvement
- Enhance student engagement through maintaining collaborative learning classroom environments that are structured, positive, and rigorous
- Observe, plan, teach, and assess students to guide and modify instruction for multi-cultural classes with a wide variety of ability levels in order to cultivate student risk taking and success
- Perform classroom benchmark assessments for students with and without disabilities
- Design, plan and implement math, reading, writing and social skills lessons for small groups of varying skill levels
- Create individual behavior plans and appropriate rewards and consequences for students in all settings
- Develop, write and lead IEP meetings with parents and other professionals, meeting all timelines necessary to remain in compliance
- Consistently interact and collaborate with team members and other professionals throughout the district to continue to develop as a professional.
- Use information from data collection to create SDI to ensure student success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Kindergarten and IRR Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools
08.2007 - 12.2020
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications. necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of diverse students.
- Partner with other teachers from across academic departments.
- Support students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Meet with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for students.
- Attend students' concerts, sporting events and performances to support our community and develop relationships.
- Conducted evaluations for Eligibilities and Reevaluations to measure performance and progress of students.
Education
SPECIALIST DEGREE IN CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ADMINISTRATION -
NOVA Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL02.2010
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION -
Long Island University
Brentwood, NY05.2005
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION -
St. Joseph’s College
Patchogue, NY01.2003
Skills
- SDI Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
- PBIS Committee member
- SEC Induction Advisor
- Grade Level Chair
- Parent Communication
- Behavior Intervention Plans
Certification
- GEORGIA, Teacher License, Special Ed. P–12, Early Childhood P–5, Middle Grades 4-8
- Gifted Endorsement through GCPS, 2009
Timeline
Special Education IRR Teacher
Fulton County Schools
12.2020 - Current
Kindergarten and IRR Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools
08.2007 - 12.2020
SPECIALIST DEGREE IN CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ADMINISTRATION -
NOVA Southeastern University
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION -
Long Island University
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION -
St. Joseph’s College