Jennifer Morales
Tampa,FL
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver quality instruction, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Resource Teacher
Hillsborough County Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement.
First Grade Teacher
Hillsborough County Schools
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Second Grade Teacher
Hillsborough County Schools
08.2005 - 05.2018
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2005
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Instructional Strategies
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Data Management
- Relationship Building
- Classroom Management
Accomplishments
Voted Teacher of the Year during the 2022-2023 school year.
Certification
- Certified in Elementary Education K-6, ESE K-12, ESOL
- Reading Endorsement
Timeline
ESE Resource Teacher
Hillsborough County Schools
08.2023 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Hillsborough County Schools
08.2018 - 05.2023
Second Grade Teacher
Hillsborough County Schools
08.2005 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
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