Jennifer King
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Special Education Teacher skilled in implementing specialized instructional strategies and individualized education plans. Proven ability to engage students and foster effective communication among parents and educators. Strong focus on collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student learning outcomes and address diverse needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Des Moines Public Schools
Des Moines, IA
08.1997 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to student needs and learning goals.
- Implemented specialized instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address behavioral, academic, and social challenges.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and adjusted teaching methods accordingly.
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and support staff to foster a collaborative educational environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Iowa
Iowa City12-1995
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual Education Plans
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Parent communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Social skills development
- Trained in CPI
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Des Moines Public Schools
08.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Iowa