Jasma B. Manning
Humble,TX
Summary
Resilient 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, while fostering academic achievement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Lead Teacher
Kipp Texas Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Designed training program to teach new teachers school guidelines and increase overall success.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Facilitated 10 IEP meetings per 9 weeks grading period by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Led and managed child study teams to develop in classroom interventions to support students academically and socially.
- Coached and observed 14 teachers to improve teaching techniques.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
Special Education Teacher
Harris County Deparment Of Education
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught reading, math, science, and social studies in self-contained classroom.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Curriculum Specialist
The Kenworthy School
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Collaborated with administrators and teachers to determine course objectives.
- Work on marketing and e commerce requisition as well as development of company website.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
Youth Development Specialist
Southwest High School
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Created and facilitated recreation and education activities for youths to engage in groups in safe environment.
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
- Organized and attended meetings, trainings and conferences with foster parents to deliver information on youth progress.
- Administered outreach services to underserved communities, increasing enrollment by 15%.
- Accommodated youths with academic and vocational trainings to deliver information on future career opportunities.
College And Career Readiness
Woodson K-8
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects
- Provides and expands support for career readiness partners, including program advisory councils, local businesses, post-secondary partners, apprenticeship councils, community based organizations, city and county municipalities, students, teachers and parents.
- Initiates college readiness assessment program (including, but not limited to, diagnostic data such as PLAN, EXPLORE, SAT, etc.).
- Establishes and maintains student-centered Academic Success Center and collaborates with faculty to determine tutoring, learning assistance, workshops, seminars, interventions, and/or academic coaching needs
Education
BBA - Management Information Systems
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX12.2014
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Organization Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Goal Setting
- IEP/PLAAFP Development
- Positive Classroom Environment
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- ARD Committee Process
Certification
- Certified Teacher in Special Education, 12/2019, Tx
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Lead Teacher
Kipp Texas Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Harris County Deparment Of Education
08.2020 - 08.2021
Curriculum Specialist
The Kenworthy School
06.2018 - 07.2020
Youth Development Specialist
Southwest High School
08.2017 - 05.2018
College And Career Readiness
Woodson K-8
08.2016 - 05.2017
BBA - Management Information Systems
Prairie View A&M University
- Certified Teacher in Special Education, 12/2019, Tx
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