Jennifer Howard
Saratoga Springs,NY
Summary
Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. An excellent communicator who enjoys oral and written communication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Arlington Public Schools
08.2003 - 05.2019
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Teacher
Syracuse City Schools
09.2000 - 08.2003
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Education
Master of Science - Reading/Literacy Specialist
SUNY College At Cortland
Cortland, NY05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Education
SUNY College At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY05.2000
Skills
- Special and Elementary Education along with Reading Specialist
- MS Office Proficiency
- Evaluating students both formally and informally
- Writing evaluation reports, student progress notes, and general communication with parents and coworkers
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
- Strong communication skills
- Responsible for several paraprofessionals (teacher assistants and aides)
- Led and participated in a variety of meetings, including with parents and for staff development
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Arlington Public Schools
08.2003 - 05.2019
Teacher
Syracuse City Schools
09.2000 - 08.2003
Master of Science - Reading/Literacy Specialist
SUNY College At Cortland
Bachelor of Science - Education
SUNY College At Geneseo
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