Jennifer Hendrix
Nauvoo,AL
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Service-focused Behavior Specialist dedicated to helping clients integrate and improve wellbeing. Clear communicator supportive of individual and family needs. Strong commitment to advocacy and skill-building. Talented behavioralist and special educator with positive approach to improving students' behavior in different settings. Dedicated professional always ready to promote student and family dignity and normalization of different conditions. Organized and proactive with great leadership skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Specialist
Winston County Board Of Education
01.2014 - Current
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure thesafety of students and staff across 4 school campuses.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Full working knowledge of collaboratively constructing and executing Individualized Education Plans.
- Supervised paraprofessionals to ensure appropriate execution of both Individualized Education Plans as well as Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Established and executed extensive accommodations within both the general education setting as well as the special education setting to support student progress and meet their individualized needs.
- Responsible for all Autism Spectrum Disorder assessments for Winston County
- Assessing and implementing the requirements of each compliance verification form for each category of disability recognized by the Alabama Department of Education.
- Provided in-person, virtual, and hybrid instruction based on evolving school service models.
- Planned and facilitated needs-based professional learning tools, resources, and educational materials to enhance teaching skills.
- Informed parents of evaluation methods used to guide instruction and document progress.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
- Partnered with administrative leadership to improve discipline practices based on data findings.
- Created and implemented department support framework to address strategic goals.
Developmental Specialist
TriCounty Board For Intellectual Disabilities
01.2006 - Current
- Guided developmentally disabled children in the birth-age population through customized day-to-day strategies to be implemented within the child's natural environment.
- Designed, planned, organized, and directed orientation and training programs for employees regarding writing and implementing direct service provider notes to meet state criteria.
- Participation and lead collaboration practices between multidisciplinary team members.
- Completed specific training programs to help implement and maintain current practices to facilitate the most appropriate developmental supports for children. ( BCBA training, Picture Communication Systems/PECS, Restraint and Deescalation Training.)
- Provided developmental support for up to 35 children on caseload.
- Execution of evaluation and assessment procedures to determine developmental eligibility for Part B services.
- Scheduling, attending, and completing transitional meetings from Part B to Part C services.
- Support and conflict resolution strategies for families.
- Collaborating and attending staffing meetings across the area to collaborate with professionals across multiple counties to find support for children.
- Writing and execution of Individualized Family Service Plans ( IFSP).
- Presented information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role-playing, simulations, team exercises, videos, and lectures.
Education
BCBA - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Technical College
Orlando, FL04.2021
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL05.2012
Master of Science - Education K-6
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL12.2006
Bevill State Community College
Hamiliton, Al05.2004
High School Diploma -
Winfield High School
Winfield, AL05.2001
Skills
- Student Needs Assessment
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Behavior Management
- Developmental Disabilities
- Behavioral Analysis
- Applied Behavior Analysis ( ABA strategies and principles)
- Presentation and Public Speaking
- Conflict Resolution
- Open and Clear Communication
- Supervision of employees
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Deescalation and Safety Procedures
- Implementation and Monitoring of Alabama State Department of Education Guidelines
References
* Debra Aldridge: Supervisor, Tots Early Intervention
Phone: (205) 412-3963
Email: debatots@gmail.com
*Jennifer Freeman, Psychometrist, Winston County Schools
Phone: (205) 269-1436
Email: jfreeman@wcsclass.com
*Kathryn Jackson, BCBA Supervisor
Phone: (808) 780-9399
Email: katjacksonbcba@gmail.com
*Andrew McKay, CFO Walker County Schools
Phone: (205)388-6530
Email: McCaya@wcslive.com
*David Sellers, Jasper City Schools
Phone: (256)620-5901
Email: david.m.sellers@gmail.com
*Nikki Shipman, Payroll Specialist
Phone: (205) 489-9033
Email: nshipman@jasper.k12.al.us
*Heather Tucker, Principal Double Springs Elementary
Phone: (205) 489-6584
Email: htucker@wcsclass.com
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
Winston County Board Of Education
01.2014 - Current
Developmental Specialist
TriCounty Board For Intellectual Disabilities
01.2006 - Current
BCBA - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Technical College
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Master of Science - Education K-6
University of North Alabama
Bevill State Community College
High School Diploma -
Winfield High School
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