Jennifer Crittenden M.Ed.
Carthage
Summary
Dynamic education professional with extensive experience in ARD facilitation and IEP development at Panola County Shared Services Arrangement. Proven ability to enhance student advocacy through effective communication and critical thinking. Skilled in data analysis and relationship building, ensuring compliance with education laws while fostering a positive learning environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ARD Faciliator / Transition Specialist
Panola County Shared Services Arrangement (Carthage ISD, Beckville ISD, and Gary ISD)
08.2019 - Current
- Scheduling and notifying participants of ARD meetings.
- Gathering relevant student data and information for the meeting.
- Preparing the ARD document and ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed.
- Facilitating discussions during the meeting, ensuring all voices are heard.
- Helping the committee develop and finalize the IEP.
- Ensuring the IEP is properly implemented and providing support to families and staff.
- Complying with all relevant federal and state regulations.
- Interview and develop Transition Supplements for Student's IEPs who are of Transition Age according to TEA regulations.
5th Grade Science Teacher
Carthage ISD
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Design instruction appropriate for all students, including ELL, 504, and Special Education students, which reflects understanding of relevant TEKS based content with regular and appropriate assessments.
- Create a classroom environment of respect that fosters a positive climate for appropriate student relationships, learning, equity, and excellence.
- Develop consistent discipline policies to provide a safe and positive learning environment within the classroom.
- Promote student learning by providing responsive instruction that makes use of effective communication techniques, instructional strategies that actively engage students in the learning process, provide students with creative hands-on techniques, and provide timely feedback.
- Develop positive and informative relationships with parents.
- Collaborate with other professionals to foster improved teaching strategies, share ideas, and increase understanding of technology used in the classroom.
- Fulfill professional roles and responsibilities while adhering to legal and ethical requirements.
5th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher
Timpson ISD
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Design instruction appropriate for all students, including ELL, 504, and Special Education students, which reflects understanding of relevant TEKS based content with regular and appropriate assessments.
- Create a classroom environment of respect that fosters a positive climate for appropriate student relationships, learning, equity, and excellence.
- Develop consistent discipline policies to provide a safe and positive learning environment within the classroom.
- Promote student learning by providing responsive instruction that makes use of effective communication techniques, instructional strategies that actively engage students in the learning process, provide students with creative hands-on techniques, and provide timely feedback.
- Develop positive and informative relationships with parents.
- Collaborate with other professionals to foster improved teaching strategies, share ideas, and increase understanding of technology used in the classroom.
- Fulfill professional roles and responsibilities while adhering to legal and ethical requirements.
6th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher
Beckville ISD
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Design instruction appropriate for all students, including ELL, 504, and Special Education students, which reflects understanding of relevant TEKS based content with regular and appropriate assessments.
- Create a classroom environment of respect that fosters a positive climate for appropriate student relationships, learning, equity, and excellence.
- Develop consistent discipline policies to provide a safe and positive learning environment within the classroom.
- Promote student learning by providing responsive instruction that makes use of effective communication techniques, instructional strategies that actively engage students in the learning process, provide students with creative hands-on techniques, and provide timely feedback.
- Develop positive and informative relationships with parents.
- Collaborate with other professionals to foster improved teaching strategies, share ideas, and increase understanding of technology used in the classroom.
- Fulfill professional roles and responsibilities while adhering to legal and ethical requirements.
Floral Manager
Brookshire Brother's Floral Department
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Provide quality customer service.
- Provide customers with professionally designed floral arrangements of high quality.
- Design floral arrangements to customer's specifications.
- Maintain aesthetically pleasing and clean floral areas.
- Maintain inventory of floral supplies which included the responsibility of purchases and documentation of expenditures.
Adult Protective Services Facility Investigator
Texas Department of Family and Protective Service
12.2011 - 05.2014
- Conducted thorough investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of adults with intellectual disabilities residing in facilitates to gather evidence and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Analyzed data patterns and trends to identify potential abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation.
- Developed comprehensive reports outlining findings and recommendations for corrective actions.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to support criminal investigations and legal proceedings.
- Perform on-call duties when assigned.
Education
Masters in Special Education - Special Education/ Educational Diagnnostician Cert
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX08-2011
Skills
- Experience Administering Psychoeducational Evaluations
- Experience Writing Full Individual Evaluations (FIE) based on a preponderance of data
- ESPED Efficient
- ARD Facilitation / IEP Development
- Understanding of Education Laws
- Organizational / Time Management Skills
- Professionalism /Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities / Conflict Resolution
- Attention to detail / Data Analysis
- Excellent communication with parents and other professionals
- Critical thinking / Analytical Thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Self motivation
- Student support / Student Advocacy
- Written communication skills
- Professional Development
- Case management
- Group facilitation
- Student Educational Records Maintenance
Certification
- Masters of Special Education- Educational Diagnostician Certification
Timeline
ARD Faciliator / Transition Specialist
Panola County Shared Services Arrangement (Carthage ISD, Beckville ISD, and Gary ISD)
08.2019 - Current
5th Grade Science Teacher
Carthage ISD
08.2017 - 08.2019
5th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher
Timpson ISD
08.2015 - 07.2017
6th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher
Beckville ISD
08.2014 - 07.2015
Floral Manager
Brookshire Brother's Floral Department
05.2014 - 08.2014
Adult Protective Services Facility Investigator
Texas Department of Family and Protective Service
12.2011 - 05.2014
Masters in Special Education - Special Education/ Educational Diagnnostician Cert
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
West Texas A&M University
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