Jenna Spear
Milford,MA
Summary
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
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Blackstone Millville Regional School District
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Team Chair - Education
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Works closely and cooperatively with the Academic Directors/Executive Director and other school staff members to facilitate team
- Responsible for leading weekly Grade Level team meetings
- Develop and plan weekly agendas that represent the needs of the team
- Facilitate meetings that are efficient, solutions-oriented, student-outcome focused, and inclusive of all team members’ perspectives
- Working collaboratively with academic directors and the Executive Director to assure student success
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Martin Luther King Charter School of Excellence
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs 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.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Used state and district assessments to determine student abilities and track academic progress.
Third Grade ESD Program
Mountain View Elementary School
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Daily data collection
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
Cashier
CVS Pharmacy
08.2014 - 01.2019
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Shift Supervisor
CVS Pharmacy
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education & Liberal Studies, Psychology
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA05.2018
Skills
- Data Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Behavior Modifications
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Progress Evaluations
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Material Selection
- Parent Communication
Certification
- Licensed Special Education, Moderate preK-8
- Communication and Literacy MTEL
- Math 03 MTEL
- Foundation of Reading MTEL
- General Curriculum: Multi-subject 03
- SEI Endorsement
Volunteer Experience
- Children’s Christmas Party, MassMutual Credit Union, Springfield, MA, 12/2013, 2015
- Celebrate Kate 5K, Springfield/Holyoke, MA, 05/2015, Present
Timeline
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Blackstone Millville Regional School District
08.2022 - Current
Team Chair - Education
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School
09.2020 - 06.2022
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Martin Luther King Charter School of Excellence
01.2019 - 06.2022
Third Grade ESD Program
Mountain View Elementary School
08.2018 - 01.2019
Shift Supervisor
CVS Pharmacy
05.2017 - 01.2018
Cashier
CVS Pharmacy
08.2014 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Special Education & Liberal Studies, Psychology
Westfield State University
- Licensed Special Education, Moderate preK-8
- Communication and Literacy MTEL
- Math 03 MTEL
- Foundation of Reading MTEL
- General Curriculum: Multi-subject 03
- SEI Endorsement
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