Jennifer Agostini
Woolwich Twp.
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Swedesboro-Woolwich School District, specializing in differentiated instruction and learning style assessments. Excelled in creating individualized lesson plans and fostering social skills development, significantly enhancing student progress and classroom management. Demonstrated expertise in IEP and BIP implementation, ensuring tailored educational experiences for neurodiverse students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Swedesboro-woolwich School District
08.2004 - Current
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Swedesboro-woolwich School District
08.2004 - 07.2005
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Kept records of attendance to monitor student progress and attendance.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05-2000
Health And Physical Education Teacher
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05-1999
Skills
- Learning Style Assessments
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Social Skills Development
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Excellent classroom management
- Motivating students
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Instructional Strategies
- Progress Evaluations
- Behavior Modifications
- Differentiated Instruction
- Injury Prevention
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations
- Diet and Nutrition Education
- Equipment Storage Organization
- Individualized Instruction
- Student Motivation
- Problem-solving skills
- Team sports
- Decision-Making
- Classroom Management
- Safety Instruction
- Sportsmanship promotion
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Swedesboro-woolwich School District
08.2004 - Current
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Swedesboro-woolwich School District
08.2004 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Rowan University
Health And Physical Education Teacher
Rowan University
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