Jennifer Burrows
Willmar,MN
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities. Experienced in providing services to children directly within their homes to ensure not only that the child is receiving their special education services, but so parents can partake in visits to learn how to meet their child's needs as well. Experienced in seeing developmental evaluations through to completion.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Willmar Public Schools
Willmar, MN
04/04/20 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Participated in IFSP / IEP meetings to discuss goals, accommodations, modifications.
- Provided direct instruction in the areas of academics, communication, behavior management, and social and emotional development.
- Monitored student progress by collecting data on activities and assessments.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance for reporting purposes.
- Worked closely with therapists such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists.
Assistant Director /Lead Toddler Teacher
YMCA Early Learning Center
Spicer, MN
07/01/20 - 03/30/22
- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations among all personnel.
- Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that encouraged physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
- Developed and fostered positive relationships with parents of toddlers in the program.
- Provided a safe learning environment for toddlers by monitoring their behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of each toddler's progress in areas such as language skills, motor skills, problem solving abilities.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA06-2020
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State University San Bernardino
Palm Desert, CA06-2019
Skills
- Transition Planning
- Child Development Knowledge
- Parent Communication
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Play-Based Learning
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Individual Family Service Plans IFSPs
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Developmental Evaluations
- Data Collection and Analysis
Certification
- Tier 2 Early Childhood Special Education birth - age 6 license
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Willmar Public Schools
04/04/20 - Current
Assistant Director /Lead Toddler Teacher
YMCA Early Learning Center
07/01/20 - 03/30/22
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
College of The Desert
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State University San Bernardino