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Jennifer Godinez

Orange,CA

Summary

Energetic educator enthusiastic about promoting learning with hands-on activities, class lesson plans and individualized support. Polished in monitoring students while enforcing classroom and school rules. Respectful and friendly collaborator commended for encouraging understanding and acceptance of differences.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Tustin Unified School District
Tustin, CA
04.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  • Provided differentiated instruction based on students' academic abilities and interests.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies when needed for students in need.
  • Fostered an inclusive classroom culture that embraced diversity among all individuals present.
  • Collaborated with school staff members to develop individualized education plans.
  • Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and knowledge acquisition.

Substitute Teacher, K-6

Garden Grove Unified School District
Garden Grove, CA
03.2022 - 04.2024
  • Enforce classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Provide classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
  • Implement lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Communicated with head teacher to execute priorities for school day and ongoing lesson plans.
  • Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
  • Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing school rules and regulations.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Garden Grove Unified School District
Garden Grove, CA
08.2022 - 10.2023

5th grade Gen Ed at Cook Elementary, 3rd Grade Gen Ed at Anthony Elementary, 3rd-6th Special Ed at Evans Elementary

  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Prepared, administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
  • Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
  • Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
  • Attended meetings with parents to report progress and discuss how we can best work together to ensure their child gets the most out of their education

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05.2022

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Parent Communication
  • Classroom Organization
  • Behavior Management
  • Student Engagement
  • IEP Curating
  • Multi-Subject Instruction
  • Relationship Building and Management
  • Group and Individual Instruction

Certification

  • Education Specialist Instruction Credential, CSULB - 2022
  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, CSULB - 2022

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Tustin Unified School District
04.2024 - Current

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Garden Grove Unified School District
08.2022 - 10.2023

Substitute Teacher, K-6

Garden Grove Unified School District
03.2022 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University - Long Beach