Jennifer Belcher
Fort Campbell North,KY
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville, NC
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
Special Education Teacher
Northwoods Park Middle School
Jacksonville , NC
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
Instructional Assistant
Parkwood Elementary School
Jacksonville , NC
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Provided individual and small group instruction to students with disabilities in the areas of reading, math, and writing.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that engaged students with interactive activities.
- Mentored students individually to help them improve their understanding of computing concepts.
- Created instructional materials for classes, including handouts, presentations, and demonstrations.
- Assisted students with troubleshooting technical issues related to hardware or software usage.
- Encouraged collaboration among students through group projects and activities.
Banquet Manager
River Landing
Wallace , NC
07.2011 - 08.2016
- Organized, scheduled and supervised staff for banquets.
- Coordinated and monitored banquet operations to ensure quality service standards were met.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all health and safety regulations.
- Provided leadership and direction to banquet staff in order to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Ensured proper set up and tear down of banquet areas prior to and after functions.
- Created detailed reports on the status of all events held within the facility.
- Worked closely with other departments such as kitchen staff or housekeeping staff to ensure smooth operations during events.
- Resolved complaints from guests regarding services or facilities provided at banquets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC06-2016
Skills
- Inclusion Strategies
- Assessment Strategies
- Co-teaching Experience
- Mathematics Intervention
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Parent Communication
- Emotional Support
- Elementary Education
- Small Group Instruction
- Certified Volleyball coach
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
Accomplishments
- 2016/2017 First Year Teacher of the Year (school level)
Certification
- Exceptional Children: GE K12 License
- Elementary Education (K-6)
- Reading K-12
- CPR, First Aid, AED Certified
- CPI Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Jacksonville High School
08.2023 - 01.2024
Special Education Teacher
Northwoods Park Middle School
01.2020 - 08.2023
Instructional Assistant
Parkwood Elementary School
08.2016 - 01.2020
Banquet Manager
River Landing
07.2011 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
East Carolina University
- Exceptional Children: GE K12 License
- Elementary Education (K-6)
- Reading K-12
- CPR, First Aid, AED Certified
- CPI Certified
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