Jennifer Gibbs
Omaha,NE
Summary
Dynamic K-5 Special Education Teacher with proven expertise in curriculum adjustments and exceptional classroom management, honed at Millard and Bellevue Public Schools. Excelled in creating inclusive learning environments, significantly enhancing student engagement and achievement through innovative instructional strategies and effective IEP management. Skilled in team collaboration and conflict resolution, fostering substantial educational progress.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
K-5 Special Education Teacher
Millard Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual, emotional, physical, and cognitive abilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Developed and implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
K-6 Special Education Teacher
Bellevue Public Schools
08.2011 - 05.2017
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual, emotional, physical, and cognitive disabilities.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Education
Continuing Education Courses
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN07-2024
Master of Arts - Special Education - K-12 IS II: BD/LD
Morningside College
Sioux City, IA05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-12
Peru State College
Peru05-2011
Skills
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Motivating students
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Excellent classroom management
- Team Collaboration
- Instructional Strategies
- De-Escalation Techniques
- CPI trained
- IEP, FBA, and PBIP development and implementation
Accomplishments
- Award of Excellence in Elementary Teaching - Millard Public Schools
- KETV and Thrasher Foundation Repair "Cash in for Schools" grant winner for August 2024
- I led my school's MTSS team, facilitating meetings and coaching grade-level discussions.
2024 - Award of Excellence Winner
2024 - Cash in for Schools $2,500 Grant Winner
2023 - MTSS Leader and Coach
Timeline
K-5 Special Education Teacher
Millard Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
K-6 Special Education Teacher
Bellevue Public Schools
08.2011 - 05.2017
Continuing Education Courses
American College of Education
Master of Arts - Special Education - K-12 IS II: BD/LD
Morningside College
Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-12
Peru State College
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