Jennifer King
Livonia,NY
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher with a proven track record in developing individualized education plans and implementing behavior management strategies. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create inclusive classrooms that support diverse learners and promote academic success.
Experienced with developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective behavior management techniques to create positive and inclusive classroom environment. Track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success and development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher-12:1:1 Life Skills
Wayland Cohocton Central School
Wayland, NY
09.2001 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create inclusive learning environments.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom engagement.
- Utilized assistive technology to support students with varying disabilities.
- Trained and mentored new staff on special education best practices.
- Analyzed student progress data to inform instructional adjustments and interventions.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05-1999
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Inclusion strategies
- Team collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent communication
- Motivating students
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Special education
- Social skills development
- Behavior intervention plans
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Behavior modifications
- Visual supports
- Curriculum adjustments
- Life skills instruction
- Assistive technology
- Functional behavior assessment
- Behavior modification
- Social skills training
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Sensory integration
- Positive role model
- Elementary education
- Autism spectrum
- Personal hygiene support
- Paraprofessional oversight
- IEP implementation
- IEP and BIP implementation
- IEP development
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Student recordkeeping
Certification
Dual Certification: B.S. Elementary and Special Education
Masters Degree: Reading Specialist
NYS Dual Certification: B.S. Elementary and Special Education
Required FBI Criminal and Child abuse history clearance
Completed required NYS child abuse assessment course
Timeline
Special Education Teacher-12:1:1 Life Skills
Wayland Cohocton Central School
09.2001 - Current
Master of Science - Special Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania