Dr. Jennifer M. Calisi Ed.D.
Summerville,SC
Summary
Curriculum Development Professional with Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction experienced in curriculum and instructional design, educational technology, and assessment. Delivered individualized instruction as Special Education Teacher, addressing unique student needs and creating effective lesson plans. Focused on fostering lifelong learning and adapting to new challenges through strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Special Education Teacher
The Stepping Stones Group
01.2024 - Current
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented targeted interventions, resulting in increased student engagement and measurable progress.
- Developed IEPs incorporating developmental practices and educational theories to effectively address individual student goals and objectives.
- Delivered specialized instruction aligned with IEP goals and student learning plans.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Adapted curriculum materials to meet individualized student needs.
- Advocated for students with disabilities by collaborating with staff and families, ensuring access to essential resources and support for improved educational outcomes.
- Designed standards-aligned curriculum and assessments, integrated AI-supported instructional tools, and analyzed student data while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance instructional effectiveness.
Special Education Teacher
Vestal Central School District
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Analyzed student data to identify learning needs, prescribing targeted remediation and enrichment strategies.
- Analyzed student data to prescribe targeted remediation and enrichment strategies, addressing individual learning needs.
- Counseled students and parents to promote personal growth, self-understanding, and effective behavioral management.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects while integrating learning strategies for social development and character building.
- Provided counseling to students and parents, fostering personal growth, self-understanding, and improved behavioral management.
- Offered counseling to students and parents to increase personal growth, self-understanding and behavioral management.
Special Education Teacher
Binghamton City School District
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Crafted individualized IEP goals and tailored accommodations to meet diverse needs of Binghamton City School District students.
- Delivered differentiated instruction aligned with district curriculum and individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with general education teachers on co-teaching and classroom support.
- Implemented behavior plans using positive reinforcement and established routines to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Monitored student progress through formal and informal assessments.
- Facilitated communication with parents, guardians, and district staff to ensure alignment on student services and support strategies.
Education
Ed.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 09.2022 - 05.2026
Master of Arts - Secondary English Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Excelsior College
Albany, NY 08.2011 - 08.2013
Skills
- IEP development
- Differentiated instruction
- Assessment Design
- Assessment development
- Instructional Design
- Curriculum Development
- Curriculum design
- Standards alignment
- Universal design for learning
- AI-supported Instruction
- Educational Technology
- Technology Integration
- Virtual Learning
- Data analysis
- Student data analysis
- Assessment management
- Program evaluation
- Collaborative teaching
- Team collaboration
- Professional Development
- Inclusive education
- IEP implementation
- Assistive technology
- Family communication
- Instructional assessment
- IEP implementation
- Assessment management
Personal Information
Special Education Teacher certified in NY, SC, FL and CA.
Timeline
Contract Special Education Teacher
The Stepping Stones Group
01.2024 - Current
Ed.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University
09.2022 - 05.2026
Special Education Teacher
Vestal Central School District
08.2022 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Binghamton City School District
08.2019 - 07.2022
Master of Arts - Secondary English Education
Western Governors University
05.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Excelsior College
08.2011 - 08.2013