Janine Shelton
Fallbrook,CA
Summary
I grew up with a severely disabled brother who was not allowed to attend school until the age of 10. It became my passion to advocate for the needs of students who had not been given the same opportunities as their peers. At the age of 22, I made it my mission to one day open an adult program for those with moderate to severe disabilities that would continue to educate, build functional skills and have meaningful outcomes. In particular, I wanted to start a day program that was outdoors and offered vocational training in farming and agriculture skills. The intent was to modify all activities so that any client would be able to participate.
My focus has always been to meet the needs of students educationally and emotionally using diverse techniques for learning
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher-Retired
Vista Unified School District
Vista , CA
1999.08 - 2019.06
- Taught students with moderate to severe disabilities ages 8-22 years.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe disabilities, including autism
- Taught functional academic and social skills to students with moderate to severe disabilities
- Worked with general education staff to include our students in a variety of classes.
- Educate staff and general education students regarding our students' abilities.
- During my years at high school, I worked closely with the Future Farmers of America advisor, and students raised animals, showed and sold them at the San Diego Fair.
- Extensive experience integrating students in co-curricular activities.
- San Diego Regional Center Teacher of the Year in 2015.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA01.1983
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Biola University
La Mirada, CA05.1980
Skills
- Student records management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Elementary, Middle School High School, and Adult Transition education
- Trained in CPI
- Communicate effectively with parents
- Effective behavior management with students with severe behaviors
- Effectively assess and design individual program for each student
- Very involved in all extra curricular activities with students, especially at middle and high school level
- Community instruction, transportation instruction, including a ski trip to Big Bear
Timeline
Special Education Teacher-Retired
Vista Unified School District
1999.08 - 2019.06
Master of Science - Special Education
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Biola University