Jennifer Alexander
Pekin,IL
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Pekin Public Schools 108, excelling in creating and implementing behavior plans and fostering strong relationships with staff and parents. Skilled in monitoring student progress and employing innovative lesson strategies, significantly enhancing learning outcomes. Demonstrates expertise in data analysis and meeting coordination to drive educational success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Pekin Public Schools 108
08.2005 - 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.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Special Education Teacher
Illini Central CUSD 189
08.2001 - 07.2005
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- 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.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
St. Xavier University
Chicago, IL05.2013
Master of Science - Special Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL12.1997
Skills
creating and implementing behavior plans
conducting meetings
collecting data
creating and implementing lessons
communicating with staff and parents
monitoring student progress
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Pekin Public Schools 108
08.2005 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Illini Central CUSD 189
08.2001 - 07.2005
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
St. Xavier University
Master of Science - Special Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Illinois University
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