Jennifer Lynn Gunderson
Midlothian
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Carver College and Career Academy, excelling in special education coordination and IEP development. Proven ability to enhance student outcomes through effective team collaboration and regulatory compliance. Skilled in diagnostic testing and fostering strong parent communication, driving continuous improvement in educational practices.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator of Special Education and 504/ Teacher Students with Disabilities
Carver College and Career Academy
Chester
08.1997 - Current
- Coordinates special education services to high school students with learning and other disabilities to optimize their learning in the school environment
- Monitors and ensures adherence to policy, procedures, time lines and regulations, regarding the special education process
- Receives and screens special education referrals, schedules all special education screenings and eligibility meetings, facilitates/coordinates screenings meetings; IEP meetings (initial, annual review and revision), eligibility paperwork for special education and transition for students with IEPs
- Coordinates all testing to remain in-compliance with federal timelines, attends all IEP meetings and assures the development of standards driven IEP goals
- Administers diagnostic tests
- Provides training and support to special education and general education support staff in special education procedures/regulations
- 504 Coordinator 1999-2013/2017-present
- Coordinator Child Study Intervention Team 1999- present
- Schedule special education students 2001-2013
- Member of the School Strategic Implementation Plan/ VDOE team 2011-2013
- AVID Site Coordinator 2003-2005
- Coordinator Team Talon (Ninth Grade Transition Team) 2001-2006
- Principal's Designee for Discipline 2002-2009
- Member Student Assistance Team 1999-2014
- Member School Crisis Team 1999-2013
- Member Effective School-wide Discipline program 2010-2012
- Yearbook sponsor 1999-2006; 2013-present
Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Carver College and Career Academy
Chester
01.1994 - Current
- Provides specialized academic instruction to students with learning and other disabilities to optimize their learning in the school environment
- Communicates with parents as needed
- Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by CCPS and as indicated in each student's IEP
- Teacher English 9-12 1999-2006
- AVID Teacher 2002-2005
- Study Skills Teacher 1994-2006
- Collaborative Teacher English 9-12 1994-2019
- Collaborative VA/US History 2015
- Collaborative Teacher Biology II 2002-2008
- Collaborative Teacher World History 1994-2006, 2015-2020
- Collaborative Teacher Algebra II 2020-2021
- Collaborative Teacher Earth Science 2019-2020
- Night School Instructor (English 9-12) 1994-2007
- Reading/English Instructor Future Flyers Program 2010
- Chesterfield Education Association Faculty Representative 1998-2017
- Chesterfield County Education Association Special Education Ad Hoc Committee Chair 2001
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education (Learning Disabilities/Emotional Disability)
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois06.1994
Skills
- Special education coordination
- IEP development
- Regulatory compliance
- Diagnostic testing
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Parent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Continuous improvement
- Logistics coordination
Training
- Ortan-Gilliangham Trained, 1996
- READ 180 trained instructor, 2012
- University of Kansas Strategies/Routines Trained, Fundamentals of Sentence Writing, Proficiency of Sentence Writing, Test Taking Strategy, Unit Organizer, Course Organizer, Framing Routine, Concept Mastery, Concept Anchoring, Concept Comparison, Clarifying Routine, Survey Routine, 1999-2015
- AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Trained, 2001
- Blended Learning, 2013
- Digital Decision for Collaborative Learning, 2013
- Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies, 2011
References
- Mrs. Michelle Wilder, Assistant Principal, Carver College and Career Academy, 12400 Branders Bridge Road, Chester, VA, 23831-3705, 804-768-6156
- Dr. Wendy Gonzalez, Superintendent, Page County Schools, 735 West Main Street, Luray, VA, 22835, 540-743-6533
- Dr. Stephen Hackett, Principal, Carver College and Career Academy, 12400 Branders Bridge Road, Chester, VA, 23831-3705, 804-768-6156
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2023
Timeline
Coordinator of Special Education and 504/ Teacher Students with Disabilities
Carver College and Career Academy
08.1997 - Current
Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Carver College and Career Academy
01.1994 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Special Education (Learning Disabilities/Emotional Disability)
Illinois State University