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Jennifer Jacobs Long

Jefferson,Georgia

Summary

Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances for neurotypical and neurodiverse students. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements, and acts as teacher of record for Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities, as well as a collaborative team member with the general education teacher in the inclusion prek setting.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher, Co-Taught GA Prek

Jackson County Board of Education
Jefferson, GA
07.2020 - Current
  • Incorporate tailored strategies in teaching methodology for special-needs students
  • Provide instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Conduct assessments of student performance and provide feedback to parents.
  • Collaborate with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
  • Identify learning needs of students with disabilities and implement appropriate interventions.
  • Assist in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
  • Establish positive relationships with students and their families.
  • Adapt curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Attend parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
  • Create a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
  • Participate in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
  • Monitor the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
  • Utilize technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
  • Implement behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
  • Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
  • Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
  • Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
  • Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
  • Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
  • Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessment

Special Education Itinerant Teacher

Gwinnett County Public Schools
Suwanee, GA
07.2016 - Current
  • Cultivate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
  • Redirect students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
  • Communicate non-verbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
  • Organize instruction materials, including large group literacy time, thematic center activities, and thematic small group activities
  • Lead activities that develop students' physical, emotional and social growth (Second Step program)
  • Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of students
  • Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
  • Create learning and content strategies to meet needs of individual students

Early Childhood Diagnostician

Gwinnett County Public Schools
Suwanee, GA
07.2006 - 07.2016
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students
  • Determined eligibility for Special Education services
  • Met with students to conduct individual assessments to determine strengths and weaknesses across the developmental domains
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students
  • Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and educational planning
  • Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Observed students in classroom and play environments
  • Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
  • Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust

Graduate Student Assistant

University Of Georgia
Athens, GA
07.2004 - 06.2006
  • Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records
  • Assisted faculty with clerical tasks such as copying papers, collecting assignments and preparing materials for upcoming classes
  • Mentored and supervised undergraduate and graduate students through office hours, on-site practicum, and one-on-one communication
  • Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards
  • Maintained atmosphere of academic learning and advancement to facilitate learning and development of critical thinking skills
  • Collaborated with Department of Special Education and Communication Sciences departments on operational support tasks to model importance of group goals
  • Oversaw and taught class of 25 students in Early Childhood Education, Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education

Special Education Teacher

East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2001 - 05.2004
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of a variety of students
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of students
  • Communicated non-verbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
  • Organized instruction materials and work areas
  • Developed and managed instructional materials and reports
  • Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments
  • Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day
  • Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks
  • Attended monthly staff training sessions
  • Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group
  • Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
  • Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills
  • Collaborated with numerous departments and general education teachers

Education

Educational Leadership Tier 1 Certification - Educational Leadership

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
4 2020

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
4 1999

Education Specialist Degree Ed.S - Early Childhood Special Education

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
11 2007

Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
11 2001

Skills

  • Mentor Teacher to new teachers
  • Knowledge of Georgia Pre-K and GELDS
  • Knowledge of differentiated instruction
  • Child development (neurotypical and neurodiverse)
  • Student records management (IEP)
  • Conflict resolution techniques (PBIS)
  • Classroom management
  • Behavior Modifications
  • Parent Communication
  • Social Skills Development
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention
  • Team Collaboration
  • Community Resource Referrals
  • Learning disabilities expertise

Affiliations

  • Member, Court Appointed Special Advocate, 2014 to Current

Certification

  • Georgia Teaching Certificate

Timeline

Special Education Teacher, Co-Taught GA Prek

Jackson County Board of Education
07.2020 - Current

Special Education Itinerant Teacher

Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2016 - Current

Early Childhood Diagnostician

Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2006 - 07.2016

Graduate Student Assistant

University Of Georgia
07.2004 - 06.2006

Special Education Teacher

East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools
07.2001 - 05.2004

Educational Leadership Tier 1 Certification - Educational Leadership

University of West Georgia

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology

Louisiana Tech University

Education Specialist Degree Ed.S - Early Childhood Special Education

University of Georgia

Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education

Southeastern Louisiana University

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