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Jenna Duncanson

Portland,OR

Summary

Entry-level teaching professional finalizing a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and Elementary Education (Dual License). Solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Knowledgeable about student engagement, classroom management, and individual student mentoring approaches. Well-organized and ready to support students in developing their full potential.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Teacher, Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Corbett School District
09.2023 - Current
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.

Nanny

Maxwell Solomon And Amanda Gittelman
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Supported child in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and outings for child.
  • Established and maintained safe play environment for child.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for child based on dietary guidelines.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.

Behavior Therapist

Center For Autism And Related Disorders, Inc
08.2019 - 09.2022
  • Documented client behavior and interventions attempted and collected and reported data using approved format, methods and forms.
  • Collaborated with treatment team to determine obstacles to success, assess client needs and develop treatment plan.
  • Briefed family members on client condition, furnished community resources and recommended strategies to implement at home to promote consistency.
  • Facilitated communication and socialization activities at home and in social environments to help individuals develop healthy behaviors.
  • Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.

Instructional Assistant

Orange Unified School District
04.2018 - 08.2019
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities in a Special Day Class setting.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Supervised play during recess and lunch breaks.
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Planned instruction in order for students to meet goals set in place in their Individualized Education Plan.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Elementary Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
12.2023

Associate of Science -

Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA
12.2017

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Multicultural Awareness
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Active Listening
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Child Development
  • Special Education Strategies
  • Behavior Management

Timeline

Student Teacher, Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Corbett School District
09.2023 - Current

Nanny

Maxwell Solomon And Amanda Gittelman
01.2023 - 09.2023

Behavior Therapist

Center For Autism And Related Disorders, Inc
08.2019 - 09.2022

Instructional Assistant

Orange Unified School District
04.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Elementary Education

Western Governors University

Associate of Science -

Santiago Canyon College

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