Jenn Bade
Lutz,Florida
Summary
Versatile Special Education Therapist and Educator with focus on individual needs and differences of students. Resilient and familiar with challenges associated with serving special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Exceptional skills communicating and working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
SLP ASSISTANT THERAPIST
RECONNECTIONS EDUCATION CENTER
08.2023 - Current
- Liaise with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.
- Implement therapy plans designed to improve students' speech and language skills
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to design and implement instructional strategies to facilitate and encourage communication.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop lesson plans designed to meet educational, social-emotional and communicative needs of each student with strong focus on development of relationship building and effective communication skills
- Coordinate with educational professionals to support students' speech-language goals and ensure seamless integration of therapy services within school settings.
OWNER
JENN'S JAYCOS RV RENTALS
01.2021 - Current
- Oversee overall management & operations
- Provide customer service & support throughout rental process
- Fleet management including insurance, maintenance and repairs
DIRECTOR
TAMPA BAY PARTY PROJECT
05.2019 - Current
- Monitor operations and ensure business practices and fundraising efforts comply with regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with Board of Directors on strategic plans
- Establish and maintain community partnerships
- Plan, prepare and facilitate birthday celebrations
- Identify, recruit, train and manage volunteers
ESE TEACHER
RECONNECTIONS EDUCATION CENTER
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Developed lesson plans designed to meet educational, social-emotional and communicative needs of each student with strong focus on development of relationship building and effective communication skills
- Provided specialized instructional techniques through individual and/or group instruction
- Advocated for needs of ESE students, raising awareness about inclusive practices and accommodations.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting teaching methods based on unique strengths and challenges of each student.
- Collaborated with support staff, including paraprofessionals and therapists, to ensure cohesive approach to meeting each student's individual needs.
ESE TEACHER
WATERGRASS ELEMENTARY
08.2009 - 01.2015
- Developed lesson plans designed to meet educational, social-emotional and communicative needs of each student with strong focus on development of relationship building and effective communication skills
- Provided specialized instructional techniques through individual and/or group instruction
- Advocated for needs of ESE students, raising awareness about inclusive practices and accommodations.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting teaching methods based on unique strengths and challenges of each student.
- Collaborated with support staff, including paraprofessionals and therapists, to ensure cohesive approach to meeting each student's individual needs.
- Administered assessments for data collection
- Maintained records and documentation per district guidelines
ESE RESOURCE TEACHER & ESE SPECIALIST ASSISTANT
TERRACE COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Provide specialized instructional techniques through individual and/or group instruction designed to meet needs of each student
- Coordinate with IEP Team and ESE teachers
- Collaborate with school personnel in developing appropriate schedules for exceptional students
- Collaborate with school personnel in coordinating ESE services
- Provide basic and ESE teachers with instructional ideas and/or behavioral strategies
- Prepare, implement and evaluate education plans
- Progress monitoring and lesson planning
- Maintain records and documentation per district guidelines
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
VSA ARTS OF FLORIDA, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Develop and implement artist career development and marketing workshops
- Maintain official records and registry of artists with disabilities
- Coordinate and conduct community outreach and disability awareness at statewide and local events
- Coordinate local and statewide gallery exhibitions
- Collaborate with other community and disability organizations for exhibitions and community outreach programs
SLP ASSISTANT
MOON LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Assist with screenings and evaluations for speech and language delayed students under supervision of SLP
- Collaborate with IEP Team to develop Individual Education Plans
- Conduct small-group speech therapy sessions under supervision of SLP
- Monitor progress toward treatment goals
- Maintain records and documentation per district guidelines
- Collaborate with teachers and other school staff
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communicatin Sciences and Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Tampa, FL01.1998
Associate of Arts Degree - Concentration in American Sign Language
ST PETERSBURG JUNIOR COLLEGE
Clearwater, FL01.1995
Skills
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Student Engagement
- Multisensory Teaching
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative Teaching
Timeline
SLP ASSISTANT THERAPIST
RECONNECTIONS EDUCATION CENTER
08.2023 - Current
OWNER
JENN'S JAYCOS RV RENTALS
01.2021 - Current
ESE TEACHER
RECONNECTIONS EDUCATION CENTER
08.2020 - 03.2021
DIRECTOR
TAMPA BAY PARTY PROJECT
05.2019 - Current
ESE TEACHER
WATERGRASS ELEMENTARY
08.2009 - 01.2015
ESE RESOURCE TEACHER & ESE SPECIALIST ASSISTANT
TERRACE COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.2008 - 01.2009
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
VSA ARTS OF FLORIDA, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
01.2006 - 01.2008
SLP ASSISTANT
MOON LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
01.2003 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Communicatin Sciences and Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Associate of Arts Degree - Concentration in American Sign Language
ST PETERSBURG JUNIOR COLLEGE