Jennifer Heilner
Pennsburg,PA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing differentiated lessons targeting a wide range of skills. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd/3rd Grade Autistic Support Teacher
Upper Perkiomen School District
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented data-driven instruction to continuously monitor student progress and adapt teaching strategies as needed.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating sensory integration techniques into lessons and classroom activities.
- Facilitated successful transitions between school activities by providing visual schedules and structured routines.
- Fostered self-regulation skills among students through the implementation of calming strategies during challenging situations.
1st Grade Learning Support Teacher
Whitehall-Coplay School District
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with Individualized Education Teams to help support student success.
- Provided accommodations and differentiated learning experiences for all students to be successful in the curriculum
- Taught supplemental curriculum and interventions based on student's individual needs.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
Special Education Teacher
Mastery Charter School
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Pre-K Counts Teacher
Elwyn
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Early Childhood Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PAMaster of Science - Special Education
Saint Josephs University
Skills
- P>Group and individual instruction
- P>Student-centered learning
- P>Special education
- P>Student records management
- P>Differentiated instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
Timeline
2nd/3rd Grade Autistic Support Teacher
Upper Perkiomen School District
08.2023 - Current
1st Grade Learning Support Teacher
Whitehall-Coplay School District
08.2016 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Mastery Charter School
08.2014 - 06.2016
Pre-K Counts Teacher
Elwyn
08.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Early Childhood Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science - Special Education
Saint Josephs University
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