Jennifer Koffee
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Caring Educator passionate about helping educators excel in implementing Orton-Gillingham methodologies in their classroom. Well-organized, focused and diligent about implementing structured literacy strategies to maximize growth. Certified and licensed in California and Florida, in addition to CERI Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist and IMSE's Level 5 OG Master Instructor Certifications. Exceptional collaboration, innovation, and leadership skills, ready to help team achieve IMSE goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level 5 IMSE OG Master Instructor
Institute For Multi-Sensory Education
10.2022 - Current
- Provided virtual and in person trainings on IMSE's Orton-Gillingham methodologies for the Comprehensive OG Plus, Morphology Plus, and Phonological Awareness courses
- Applied content knowledge to respond to participant questions during trainings, in social media posts, and in content emails
- Worked collaboratively with Instruction Team to create LMS training phases videos for new instructors and LMS videos for instructors
- Built positive and productive relationships with participants to empower improvements in reading programs.
- Mentored new instructors through training phases
Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Shorecrest Preparatory School
03.2018 - Current
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs
- Use Orton-Gillingham approach with fidelity to achieve dramatic results with 15 students
- Conduct ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement and communicate results to teachers and administrators.
Professional Development Specialist
Council For Professional Recognition
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Completed CDA verification visit with eligible preschool teaching candidates
- Consulted and lead reflective dialogue on evidence-based practices.
Preschool SAI Teacher
Del Mar Union School District
07.2011 - 06.2017
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students ages three to five years old
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Managed and trained staff in evidence-based practices
- Developed Behavior Intervention Plans based on Functional Behavior Assessment.
Substitute Program Specialist
Del Mar Union School District
12.2015 - 03.2016
- Completed initial intake meetings at 2-6 and 2-9 for incoming preschool students
- Effectively facilitated annual, transition, and IEP meetings
- Provided training and professional development for teachers.
Preschool SAI Teacher
Escondido Union School District
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students ages three to five years old
- Created and managed IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to training staff on teaching methods to support goals
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Teri Inc, The Country School
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students grades three to five
- 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
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Elementary Classroom Co-Teacher
Sierra Academy of San Diego
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students grades first to eighth
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Master of Arts Education -
San Diego State University
01.2009
Bachelor of Science Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies -
James Madison University
01.2007
Skills
- Orton-Gillingham
- Structured Literacy
- Differentiated instruction
- Special Education
- Collaborating with Teachers and Specialists
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Curriculum Development
- Staff Management
- Staff Training
- Excellent Communication
- Interactive Teaching
- Teacher Mentoring
Certification
- Level 5 IMSE OG Master Instructor, 2024
- Level 4 IMSE OG Master Instructor, 2022
- CERI Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist, 2022
- KPEERI Test, 2022
- IMSE's Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive Certification, 2022
- Clear Early Childhood Special Education Credential, 2010
- Clear Early Childhood Education Credential, 2007
- Clear Multiple Subject (K-6) Credential, 2007
Presentations
- IMSE's Morphology +
- IMSE's Phonological Awareness
- IMSE's OG Comprehensive +
- Behavior Strategies for the Classroom” for Instructional Assistants and SDC Classroom Teachers
- Discrete Trial Training” Training for Instructional Assistants
- Errorless Learning” Training for Instructional Assistants
- Prompting & Prompt Fading” Training for Instructional Assistants and SDC Classroom Teachers
- Graduated Guidance” Training for Instructional Assistants
- Backward & Forward Chaining” Training for Instructional Assistants
- ABC Data Collection” Training for Instructional Assistants
- PRT” Training for Instructional Assistants
- Latency Recording” Training for Instructional Assistants
- Occurrence/Non-Occurrence Data Collection” Training for Instructional Assistants
- Visual Supports in the Classroom” Training for Instructional Assistants
- Visual Supports for the Home” Training done with Autism Specialist for Parents
Timeline
Level 5 IMSE OG Master Instructor
Institute For Multi-Sensory Education
10.2022 - Current
Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Shorecrest Preparatory School
03.2018 - Current
Professional Development Specialist
Council For Professional Recognition
09.2017 - 03.2020
Substitute Program Specialist
Del Mar Union School District
12.2015 - 03.2016
Preschool SAI Teacher
Del Mar Union School District
07.2011 - 06.2017
Preschool SAI Teacher
Escondido Union School District
08.2009 - 06.2011
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Teri Inc, The Country School
08.2008 - 06.2009
Elementary Classroom Co-Teacher
Sierra Academy of San Diego
08.2007 - 06.2008
Master of Arts Education -
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies -
James Madison University