Jennifer Conway
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Highly motivated teacher with both special education and general education experience with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills. Offers expertise in specialized academic instruction and student assessment. Strong communicator who is passionate about implementing data based decisions that lead to academic, behavioral and social-emotional growth for all students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education Teacher
Goleta Union School District
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Started and led Chronic Absenteeism Committee
- Active participant in grade level Professional Learning Community (PLC)
- Analyzed data collected from formative and summative assessment to identify areas of improvement in instruction or curriculum design.
- Participated in data-team meetings with a focus on ensuring equitable outcomes across student groups
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction and Universal Design For Learning into lesson plans.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
Special Education Teacher
08.2012 - 06.2023
- Managed multiple programs within the district including inclusion specialist, mild-moderate supports needs teacher, and program specialist for students with significant communication disorders
- Helped implement and support PBIS programs with a focus on restorative approaches
- Helped implement and participated in an MTSS committee for 6 years
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that incorporated multiple subject areas with a focus on Universal Design for Learning.
- Created and implemented special education programs which provided support to teachers and staff while giving special needs and at-risk youth tools necessary to succeed.
Education
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential -
Santa Barbara County Education Office
Santa Barbara, CA06-2024
Teaching Credentials - Special Education And Multiple Subject
California State University San Marcos
San Diego 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2001
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Performance monitoring
- Attendance monitoring and tracking
- Behavioral Intervention
- Task Prioritization
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Data Management
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Instructional Strategies
- De-escalation Techniques
Timeline
General Education Teacher
Goleta Union School District
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
08.2012 - 06.2023
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential -
Santa Barbara County Education Office
Teaching Credentials - Special Education And Multiple Subject
California State University San Marcos
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Santa Barbara
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