Jennifer Arnold
League City
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with a strong focus on creating inclusive learning environments. Skilled in functional behavior assessment and IEP implementation, committed to enhancing student engagement and collaboration for diverse learners.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Pasadena ISD
Pasadena
08.2017 - Current
- Established a safe, inclusive environment promoting learning for special education students.
- Developed tailored education plans addressing varied student needs.
- Adapted instructional materials for students with varying disabilities.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster a positive classroom environment.
- Administered assessments to measure student progress and enhance instructional approaches.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Collaborated with families to support student learning and engagement.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, specialists, and support staff.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
First Grade Teacher
Pasadena ISD
Pasadena
08.2004 - 05.2017
- Formulated dynamic lesson plans that engaged diverse learning styles and improved student understanding.
- Created a positive classroom environment that fostered active student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented assessment tools to track student progress effectively.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies.
- Utilized technology resources to enhance interactive learning experiences and increase student engagement.
- Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching pedagogy or instructional strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Houston, Clear Lake
Houston, TX05-2004
Some College (No Degree) - Education
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TXSkills
- Functional behavior assessment
- Behavior intervention plans
- IEP implementation
- BIP implementation
- Evidence-based assessment
- Skills development
- Behavior modifications
- De-escalation techniques
- Social skills training
- Special education
- Elementary education
- Small group instruction
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Trained in CPI
Certification
- Special Education Grades (EC-12)
- Generalist Grades (EC-4)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Pasadena ISD
08.2017 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Pasadena ISD
08.2004 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Houston, Clear Lake
Some College (No Degree) - Education
San Jacinto College