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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
07.2020 - 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
07.2018 - 06.2020
  • 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
06.2016 - 05.2018
  • 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, IN
12.2015

Associate of General Studies -

Ivy Tech Community College
Bloomington, IN
05.2013

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
07.2020 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Binford Elementary School
07.2018 - 06.2020

Special Education Teacher (Resource/Basic Skills)

Martinsville High School
06.2016 - 05.2018

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
Jennifer Bambery