Jenni McFadden
Yale,MI
Summary
Dedicated educator skilled in creating engaging learning environments that enhance student confidence and knowledge. Focus on individualized education plans and behavior management ensures measurable progress toward academic and emotional goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Emotional Impairment Teacher
Creekside Learning Center
08.2025 - Current
- Developing and implementing IEPs, adapting curriculum to meet specific academic and emotional needs, and monitoring progress.
- Teaching self-regulation, coping strategies, social skills, and conflict resolution to students.
- Implemented positive behavior intervention systems (PBIS) and enforced consistent classroom rules to promote a supportive learning environment.
- Monitored and documented behavioral, social, and academic progress through data collection, informing targeted interventions.
- Safely managing and responding to behavioral crises in accordance with school policies.
- Maintained a safe, structured classroom environment that effectively minimized anxiety and triggers for students.
- Engaged with parents to foster communication and involvement in student education., counselors, school psychologists, and general education teachers to support student success.
Cognitive Impairment Teacher
Garfield Elementary School
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Act as case manager by developing, implementing, and reviewing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student.
- Teach essential life skills, such as independent living skills, social skills, and vocational skills for students with moderate to severe disabilities.
- Modified general education lessons and developed specialized curricula (e.g., life skills, basic skills) tailored to cognitive levels and abilities of students, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collected and analyzed student data (performance on tasks, behavioral observations) to track progress toward IEP goals and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Maintain a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment, including managing behavior and enforcing rules to ensure a functional learning atmosphere.
- Work with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, and specialists to coordinate care and ensure consistent, effective instruction.
- Supervised classroom support staff by coordinating their activities and ensuring effective assistance to students.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date records of report cards, attendance, and IEP progress reports to ensure compliance and support effective communication with stakeholders.
Lead Preschool Teacher/Director
Yale Public Schools
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Planned, prepared and carried out lesson plans suitable for preschool-aged children.
- Managed a staff of two, ensuring compliance with training and health and safety regulations while overseeing daily task completion.
- Maintained the health, safety and well-being of 10-20 preschool-aged children.
- Maintained a clean, safe and loving environment for students to be able to grow academically, socially and emotionally.
- Conducted triannual assessments to evaluate student growth and identify areas for development.
- Maintained detailed records to meet requirements of the Michigan licensing board.
Associate Preschool Teacher
Yale Public Schools
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Designed and implemented activities to foster social skills and academic growth.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop engaging program tailored to preschool children's needs at Yale Elementary School.
- Ensured classroom cleanliness and organization met safety and health standards.
Education
MASTER’S OF SPECIAL EDUCATION -
Saginaw Valley State Univeristy
Saginaw, MI05-2024
Bachelor of Arts for Teaching - elementary and special education, English minor
Saginaw Valley State Univeristy
Saginaw, MI05-2011
High school diploma -
Yale High School
Yale, MI05-2002
Skills
- IEP development
- Behavior management
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Behavior interventions
- Curriculum adaptation
- Student assessment
- Literacy assessments
- Reading fluency assessments
- Standardized testing
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement priority
- Special needs experience
- Behavior support
- Smartboard proficiency
- Inquiry teaching
- Student-led styles
- Organizational skills
- Computer proficiency
- Smartboard proficiency
- Positive environment
- Communication skills
- Behavior interventions
Timeline
Emotional Impairment Teacher
Creekside Learning Center
08.2025 - Current
Cognitive Impairment Teacher
Garfield Elementary School
08.2023 - 08.2025
Lead Preschool Teacher/Director
Yale Public Schools
09.2018 - 08.2023
Associate Preschool Teacher
Yale Public Schools
01.2017 - 09.2018
MASTER’S OF SPECIAL EDUCATION -
Saginaw Valley State Univeristy
Bachelor of Arts for Teaching - elementary and special education, English minor
Saginaw Valley State Univeristy
High school diploma -
Yale High School