Jennifer Lemon
Teacher
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Inclusion and Resource Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2014 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
SpEd Paraprofessional
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, TX
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Social Studies Teacher
Texans Can Academy
Fort Worth, TX
08.2007 - 02.2011
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 06.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX 08.2001 - 05.2006
Skills
Student records management
Group and individual instruction
Differentiated instruction
Special education
Lesson Planning
Secondary education
Trained in CPI
G-Suite
Certification
TEXES -Social Studies Composite (8-12)
Timeline
TEXES -Social Studies Composite (8-12)
05-2025
TEXES- Special Education (EC-12)
05-2025
TEXES- ESL (EC-12)
05-2025
TEXES- Generalist (4-8)
05-2025
Master of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
06.2016 - 01.2018
Inclusion and Resource Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
08.2014 - Current
SpEd Paraprofessional
Fort Worth ISD
09.2012 - 05.2014
Social Studies Teacher
Texans Can Academy
08.2007 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
08.2001 - 05.2006