Jarin Gaines
Crestview
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seeking and maintaining full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Davidson Middle School
03.2021 - Current
- Plan, establish and review Individualized Education Plans (IEP) to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies for compliance of their IEPs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Analyze, evaluate, and negotiate through the IEP team, which includes: parents, students, administration, and teachers to ensure achievement of the student.
- Formulate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Formulated lesson plans focused on areas for improvement with their specific goals .
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Provided staff advisory services with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Used resolution of problems with redirection with students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Administered activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Maintained and ensured compliance of accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Conducted and evaluated assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Utilized technology to research meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Provided and reviewed emotional support to students and families.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Special Education Teacher
Nimitz Junior High
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Plan, establish and review Individualized Education Plans (IEP) to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies for compliance of their IEPs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Analyze, evaluate, and negotiate through the IEP team, which includes: parents, students, administration, and teachers to ensure achievement of the student.
- Formulate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Formulated lesson plans focused on areas for improvement with their specific goals .
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Provided staff advisory services with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Used resolution of problems with redirection with students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Administered activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Maintained and ensured compliance of accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Conducted and evaluated assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Utilized technology to research meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Provided and reviewed emotional support to students and families.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Special Education Teacher
Davidson Middle School
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Plan, establish and review Individualized Education Plans (IEP) to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies for compliance of their IEPs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Analyze, evaluate, and negotiate through the IEP team, which includes: parents, students, administration, and teachers to ensure achievement of the student.
- Formulate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Formulated lesson plans focused on areas for improvement with their specific goals .
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Provided staff advisory services with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Used resolution of problems with redirection with students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Administered activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Maintained and ensured compliance of accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Conducted and evaluated assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Utilized technology to research meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Provided and reviewed emotional support to students and families.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Registered Behavior Technician
Emerald Coast Autism Center
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Analyzed, evaluated and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Ensured achievement of a client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Provided staff advisory services with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Kept accurate records by documenting and reviewing progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Researched positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Formulate and administer interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Evaluate and review client progress to provide continued guidance and compliance with terms and conditions.
- Provide staff advisory services consults with parents and caregivers to apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Implemented strategies to reduce anxiety and stress levels in clients.
- Facilitated group sessions to teach clients positive coping strategies.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Administered charts on each patient daily.
- Participated in patient education and research, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
Manager
Wayne's Catfish House
03.2012 - 07.2015
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Solicited, evaluate and negotiate clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Negotiated costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Established safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Evaluated, reviewed and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Expectional Student Education
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12.2012
Associate of Arts - Education
Okaloosa Walton College
Niceville, FL07.2006
Skills
- Evaluating and Reviewing Behavior Modifications
- Administering Lesson Planning
- Plan, Establish, and Review Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Advisory Services
- Data Management Procedures
- Curriculum Analyzing
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Instructional and Research Strategies
- Student Records Management
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Social Integration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Modification
- Positive Role Model
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
- Formulate and Administer Policies
- Special Education
- Community Resource Referrals
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Davidson Middle School
03.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Nimitz Junior High
08.2019 - 03.2021
Special Education Teacher
Davidson Middle School
08.2016 - 07.2019
Registered Behavior Technician
Emerald Coast Autism Center
08.2015 - 07.2016
Manager
Wayne's Catfish House
03.2012 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Expectional Student Education
The University of West Florida
Associate of Arts - Education
Okaloosa Walton College
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