Jennifer Elwood
Cumming,GA
Summary
Highly organized and reliable instructional coach adept at effectively handling multiple tasks while maintaining a positive demeanor. Possess strong interpersonal skills to foster connections between teachers and district personnel, coupled with a genuine commitment to the success of teachers and students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistive Technology Instructional Coach
Forsyth County Schools
07.2020 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of instructional access inventories to guide IEP school teams effectively and write assistive technology evaluations.
- Coordinate and oversee administration of assessments aimed at evaluating efficacy of student accommodations.
- Participate in collaborative planning and delivery of Forsyth County Special Education Academy to foster connection between teachers and district staff.
- Provide training sessions for school and district-level teams on implementation of Universal Design for Learning Framework.
- Advocate for widespread adoption and consistent use of universally available technology tools to bolster support for students with diverse learning needs.
- Attend Metro Assistive Technology meetings to collaborate with assistive technology teams state-wide.
- Contribute to collaboration across the district through participation on multi-tiered system of supports team.
- Implement and streamline automated flow process to ensure an equitable system for requesting assistive technology support.
Forsyth Teacher Academy Supervisor
Forsyth County Schools
03.2023 - Current
- Facilitated Candidate Support Team meetings for a teacher actively engaged in the Forsyth Teacher Academy.
- Conducted comprehensive observations, evaluating my teacher candidate against Danielson standards.
- Delivered targeted feedback and coaching to guide and empower my teacher candidate, ensuring successful fulfillment of program requirements.
Education
Successful Completion -
Aspiring Leaders
Forsyth County Schools2020
Certification - Educational Leadership
University of North Georgia
Forsyth County Cohort2014
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership
University of Alabama
Jefferson, Georgia Cohort2004
Endorsement - Dyslexia
Metro RESA
Forsyth County2021
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Reading Level Analysis
- Literacy Development
- Special Education
- Instructional Best Practices
- Community Involvement
Affiliations
- CASA of Forsyth County, Chair Elect
- Browns Bridge Church, Leader of Student Small Group Environment
- Special Olympics Volunteer
Timeline
Forsyth Teacher Academy Supervisor
Forsyth County Schools
03.2023 - Current
Assistive Technology Instructional Coach
Forsyth County Schools
07.2020 - Current
Successful Completion -
Aspiring Leaders
Certification - Educational Leadership
University of North Georgia
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership
University of Alabama
Endorsement - Dyslexia
Metro RESA
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