Jennifer McFarland
Jonesboro,AR
Summary
Special Education Teacher
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
WIOA Specialist/Case Manager
East Arkansas Planning and Development District
Jonesboro, AR
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted individual and group interviews with clients to assess situations, capabilities, and challenges.
- Executed thorough reviews of personal and financial information to confirm completeness and determine eligibility criteria.
- Compiled essential documentation, such as employment records, medical records, and school reports, to facilitate client assistance.
- Provided comprehensive explanations of eligibility criteria, application processes, and legal rights to ensure informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with youth clients to create tailored service strategies that address unique needs.
- Facilitated development of individual employment plans for adult and dislocated workers.
- Executed 15-month follow-up assessments on clients post-training program to evaluate service delivery effectiveness.
- Guided clients in accessing available community resources to address their needs.
WIOA Specialist/Case Manager
Arkansas Workforce Center
Jonesboro, AR
01.2021 - 06.2024
Elementary Resource Teacher & Teacher
Jonesboro Public Schools
Jonesboro, AR
08.2007 - 12.2020
- Design and adapt lesson plans to address diverse student needs
- Provide cross-curricular instruction in all subject areas
- Incorporate differentiated instruction to promote academic success
- Implement Capturing Kids' Hearts
- Integrate interactive technology to enhance learning
- Utilize cooperative learning groups to promote active learning
- Maintain accurate academic and behavioral records
- Administer and proctor standardized tests
- Conduct Aimesweb Plus and DIBELS assessment on a routine basis
- Facilitate student focused parent/teacher conferences
- Engage in collaboration with co-workers
- Coordinate Dyslexia program and provide professional staff development
Elementary Teacher
East Poinsett County School District
Lepanto, AR
08.2004 - 05.2007
- First Grade, Third Grade, and Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Elementary Teacher
South Mississippi County School District #57
Wilson, AR
08.2001 - 05.2004
- First Grade and Third Grade Classroom Teacher
Elementary Resource Teacher
Marked Tree School District
Marked Tree, AR
01.1999 - 05.2000
- First - Sixth Grade Resource Teacher
Kindergarten-Sixth Grade Substitute Teacher
Buffalo Island Central Schools
Monette, AR
08.1997 - 05.1998
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12-1996
Skills
- Customer relation
- Documentation management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Arkansas Department of Education: K-12 Special Education
- Arkansas Department of Education: Elementary 1-6
- Arkansas Department of Education: Middle School Social Studies
Timeline
WIOA Specialist/Case Manager
East Arkansas Planning and Development District
07.2024 - Current
WIOA Specialist/Case Manager
Arkansas Workforce Center
01.2021 - 06.2024
Elementary Resource Teacher & Teacher
Jonesboro Public Schools
08.2007 - 12.2020
Elementary Teacher
East Poinsett County School District
08.2004 - 05.2007
Elementary Teacher
South Mississippi County School District #57
08.2001 - 05.2004
Elementary Resource Teacher
Marked Tree School District
01.1999 - 05.2000
Kindergarten-Sixth Grade Substitute Teacher
Buffalo Island Central Schools
08.1997 - 05.1998
Master of Science - Special Education
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Arkansas State University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Aimesweb Plus
- International Dyslexia Conference
- DIBELS
- RTI
- Eureka Math
- DMI-Developmental Math
- Curriculum Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Accommodations & Modifications
- Sonday System
- Capturing Kids’ Hearts
- Professional Learning Communities
PROFILE
- Dedicated student-focused educator with twenty-four years of classroom experience
- Experience in one-on-one instruction and differentiated instruction for small groups
- Dyslexia Coordinator with specific knowledge of dyslexia, RTI, and DIBELS
- Specialized training to address academic and behavior challenges of at-risk students
- Teacher of the Year (2012) SUCCESS Achievement Academy, Jonesboro Public Schools