Jennifer Eckler
Summary
Dynamic education professional experienced in coordinating special education teams and implementing effective classroom management strategies. Skilled in IEP development and data-driven interventions, committed to fostering inclusive learning environments that support diverse student needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Achievement and Compliance Coach
Fayette County Board Of Education
Lexington, KY
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinate and assist special education teams in scheduling, and conducting ARC meetings and IEP preparation.
- Select, administer, score, and interpret appropriate assessments for students’ age, needs, and suspected disability resources.
- Offer coaching to teams to maximize student access to the general curriculum through efficient scheduling resources.
- Assisted staff, parents, and others in referral procedures and gathered required documentation before deadlines.
- Collect and review school-level data on achievement gaps among special education students.
- Provide training and technical assistance on special education topics such as due process, eligibility, and specific disability areas.
Behavior Consultant
Grant County School District
Williamstown, Ky
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Developed individualized behavior intervention plans for students with diverse needs.
- Conducted assessments to identify behavioral challenges and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective classroom management strategies.
- Provided training sessions on behavior support techniques and interventions for staff.
- Utilized evidence-based practices, including applied behavior analysis, to enhance student outcomes.
- Delivered crisis intervention services to ensure student safety, effectively managing challenging situations and minimizing disruptions.
Freshman Coordinator/Lead Special Education Teacher
Kenton County School District
Edgewood, Kentucky
08.2012 - 05.2021
- Coordinated scheduling for educational programs and events across multiple schools.
- Managed communication between staff, parents, and community stakeholders effectively.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of school-wide initiatives and programs.
- Maintained special education documents for school wide data collection, including caseloads and BAC duties.
- Mentored new teachers when developing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
Education
Doctor of Education - Special Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHMasters of Education - Education Administration
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OHBachelor of Arts in Education - K-4 General Education, K-12 LBD,EBD
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYSkills
- IEP preparation
- Behavior intervention plans
- Compliance monitoring
- Data collection and analysis
- Special education training
- Classroom management strategies
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Achievement and Compliance Coach
Fayette County Board Of Education
08.2023 - Current
Behavior Consultant
Grant County School District
08.2021 - 05.2023
Freshman Coordinator/Lead Special Education Teacher
Kenton County School District
08.2012 - 05.2021
Doctor of Education - Special Education
University of Cincinnati
Masters of Education - Education Administration
Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts in Education - K-4 General Education, K-12 LBD,EBD
University of Kentucky