Jennifer Gray
Champaign,IL
Summary
Passionate Special Education teacher with behavior management strategies, motivating students through positive reinforcement and interactive instruction, and experience in developing IEPs. Proven success in improving reading, math, and social-emotional skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd-5th Grade Cross Categorical Teacher
Kenwood Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized goals to support diverse student needs across various age groups and ability levels.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary IEP teams to review student goals, track progress, and adjust supports to optimize student success.
- Fostered an inclusive classroom environment by encouraging student interests and nurturing individual creativity,
- Conducted weekly progress monitoring to assess student strengths, track growth, and identify key areas for targeted support.
- Managed and completed IEP documentation and scheduling within required timelines.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by maintaining regular communication with guardians to support student progress and engagement.
6th Grade Resource Teacher
Unity Junior High School
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Created, implemented, and monitored IEPs to address student's individual needs and specific learning goals.
- Utilized diverse behavior management strategies, including whole-group reinforcement, logical consequences, and token economies.
- Adjusted classroom structures throughout the year to accommodate students' evolving needs.
Paraprofessional
Limestone Middle School
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Designed visual communication and schedule materials in Functional Life Skills settings.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students in content areas of Math, English, and Science across multiple grade and instructional levels.
- Supported implementation of class lessons and routines.
Education
Special Education: LBSI -
University of Illinois
Champaign, IL05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Crop Science
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2020
Skills
- Proficient in curriculum such as: Savaas, Amplify, & Read180
- Experienced with Embrace IEP Software
- Progress Monitoring & Assessment
- Faculty collaboration
- Differentiated Instruction
- De-escalation Strategies
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
3rd-5th Grade Cross Categorical Teacher
Kenwood Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
6th Grade Resource Teacher
Unity Junior High School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Paraprofessional
Limestone Middle School
01.2021 - 05.2024
Special Education: LBSI -
University of Illinois
Bachelor of Science - Crop Science
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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