JENNIFER CUNNINGHAM
Bixby,OK
Summary
Seasoned educator seeking a Special Education Concepts teaching position. A proven track record at Bixby Public Schools, adept in motivating students and fostering meaningful relationships. Excelled in modifying lessons for diverse needs, highlighted by securing a class trip through a scholarship. Renowned for musical talent and critical thinking, consistently delivering personalized educational support and achieving notable student progress.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Room Paraprofessional
Bixby Public Schools, East Intermediate
Bixby, OK
10.2022 - Current
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Recorded data on student behaviors
- Received good evaluations
Substitute Teacher
ESS:Education Staffing Solutions
Bixby, OK
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Modified and translated lessons into Spanish, with the help of Google Translate.
- Requested as a substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Was a classroom substitute in Elementary and Middle School, a Special Education paraprofessional substitute, Long-Term English Language paraprofessional substitute, and Music and Art substitute.
Behavioral Interventionist
Good Shepherd Catholic School at Mercy Hospital
Oklahoma City, United States, United States
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided one on one Applied Behavioral Analysis training and therapy for children with Autism and other disabilities who benefit from ABA.
- Was Behavioral Interventionist of the Week.
Special Education Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Oklahoma City, United States, United States
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Taught special needs elementary students who had multiple and severe disabilities.
- Greatly improved behaviors of students and increased communication.
- A student graduated from my class to an ID class.
- Applied for and was awarded a scholarship for the class to have a paid trip to the OKC zoo.
Elementary General Music Teacher
St. John Nepomuk Catholic School
Yukon , OK
09.2001 - 05.2003
- Directed to students to perform at Mass, concerts, and School Musical
- Taught Music History, Theory, and Aural Skills through Orff and Kodaly.
- Helped students learn music through voice and recorders.
Education
Bachelor’s - Music Education
Oklahoma City University
05.1999
Skills
- Motivating students
- Procedures and classroom control
- Relationship building
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Supervision
- Flexibility and thinking on my feet
- Knowledge of methods and state standards
- Time Management
- Work ethic
- Musical knowledge and skill
- Goal setting
- Modifying and adapting lessons
- Creativity
Certification
- Vocal General Music PreK-12 exp. 2025
- Special Education Severe/Profound and Multiple Disabilities exp.2025
- Elementary Special Education exp. 2025
Timeline
Resource Room Paraprofessional
Bixby Public Schools, East Intermediate
10.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
ESS:Education Staffing Solutions
01.2022 - Current
Behavioral Interventionist
Good Shepherd Catholic School at Mercy Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2021
Special Education Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
01.2018 - 09.2019
Elementary General Music Teacher
St. John Nepomuk Catholic School
09.2001 - 05.2003
Bachelor’s - Music Education
Oklahoma City University
- Vocal General Music PreK-12 exp. 2025
- Special Education Severe/Profound and Multiple Disabilities exp.2025
- Elementary Special Education exp. 2025
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