Jennifer Ford
Rocky Point,NY
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Special Education Teacher with over 22 years of experience teaching both general education and disabled students in various classroom environments including: inclusion, self contained and small group intervention support. I am highly skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. While still providing appropriate yet challenging individualized instruction, I am able to build foundations for lifelong learning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Kings Park CSD
Kings Park, NY
08.2005 - Current
- Created a safe, structured yet nurturing environment conducive to learning while providing individualized instruction in academics, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans, academic interventions and skill development interventions.
- Established positive lasting relationships with students and their families by communicating regularly with parents regarding their child's progress academically, socially and emotionally.
- Superior ability to identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions while using data driven analysis to reflect and modify as needed.
- Developed, modified and monitored Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities and IEP goals based on data analysis.
Special Education Teacher
Alternatives for Children
East Setauket, NY
10.2004 - 08.2005
- Experience in Early Intervention 4 and 5 year old program.
Private Academic Tutor
Various
09.2003 - Current
- Provided private tutoring for students in grades K-12 on a variety of subjects and skills, including ELA, social studies, math, and science, test taking strategies and study skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy Education
Long Island University
Brentwood08-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary & Special Education
St. Joseph's College
Patchogue, NY05-2002
75+ Graduate Credits Above Masters
Various Education Institutions
Skills
- Experience with many disabilities (OHI, LD, PDD, ED, SI, HI, TBI, MD and more)
- Superior Classroom Management
- Excellent Time Management
- Strong Relationship Building Skills
- Experience in Early Intervention, Elementary, Middle and High School
- Google Classroom
- Parent Square
Certification
- Social Studies- Special Class SOCE, 4/29/2021
- ELA- Special Class SOCE, 4/29/2021
- NYS Professional Certification in Elementary Education (k-6), 9/1/2007
- NYS Professional Certification in Special Education (0-21), 9/1/2007
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Kings Park CSD
08.2005 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Alternatives for Children
10.2004 - 08.2005
Private Academic Tutor
Various
09.2003 - Current
Master of Arts - Literacy Education
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary & Special Education
St. Joseph's College
75+ Graduate Credits Above Masters
Various Education Institutions
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