Jennifer Bambery
Fillmore,IN
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 and virtual 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
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Indiana Digital Learning School
2020.07 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Utilized a virtual environment to teach students using a variety of tools and techniques
- Orton-Gillingham trained
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs
Special Education Teacher
Binford Elementary School
2018.07 - 2020.06
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities
- Provided research-based strategies to address learning disabilities (including dyslexia) and other reading and math challenges
- Used a team-based approach to enhance services to students
- Worked in the "Bridges Program" which is designed for students with the most challenging behaviors. It has an intensive social and behavioral curriculum component
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options
Special Education Teacher (Resource/Basic Skills)
Martinsville High School
2016.06 - 2018.05
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Special Education
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN12.2015
Associate of General Studies -
Ivy Tech Community College
Bloomington, IN05.2013
Skills
- Working in a Virtual Environment
- Progress Evaluations
- Differentiated Instruction
- Motivating students
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Computer Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
Certification
- Child and adult CPR/AED, 08/2023
- CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention), 07/2019
- Suicide Prevention
Awards
- Ed Ellett Memorial Scholarship, 05/2008
- Mirohim Saft Memorial Scholarship, 05/2008
- Ruth Anna Bourne Elrod Scholarship, 04/2015
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Indiana Digital Learning School
2020.07 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Binford Elementary School
2018.07 - 2020.06
Special Education Teacher (Resource/Basic Skills)
Martinsville High School
2016.06 - 2018.05
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Special Education
Indiana State University
Associate of General Studies -
Ivy Tech Community College
- Child and adult CPR/AED, 08/2023
- CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention), 07/2019
- Suicide Prevention
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