Jen Wicker
Galion,OH
Summary
Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Renhill Group
10.2019 - Current
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Special Education Teacher
The Center For Autism And Dyslexia
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated 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.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Substitute Teacher
Lexington Local Schools
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Ohio State University
1760 University Drive Mansfield, OH 4490605.2016
Skills
- Lesson Implementation
- Different Learning Styles
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- IEP Understanding
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Emotional Support
- Personalized Support
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Special Education
- Group Dynamics
Additional Information
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Published Research Article
Can Coders Detect Grandiose Narcissism in Others?
Certification
- Certified Quality Mental Health Professional
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
The Center For Autism And Dyslexia
12.2020 - 02.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Renhill Group
10.2019 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Lexington Local Schools
10.2017 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Ohio State University
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