Jennifer Muir
Lodi,CA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. 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. Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Ansel Adams -LUSD
Lodi, CA
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- 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.
- 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.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Case manager of 15-20 students; successful with Parent/Student relations
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Special Education Teacher
Woodbridge Elementary- LUSD
Lodi, CA
06.2014 - 06.2021
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- 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.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Special Education Teacher
Vinewood-LUSD
Lodi, CA
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- 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.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- 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.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Special Education Teacher
Grant Elementary- WCCUSD
Richmond, CA
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- 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.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Highlands Elementary School- MDSD
Concord, CA
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- 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.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education Teacher Intern
Vinewood Elementary-LUSD
Lodi, CA
06.2006 - 06.2010
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies/Child Psychology
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA06.2006
Teaching Credential - Education Specialist
Fortune School Of Education
Sacramento, CA06.2011
Skills
- Paraprofessional Oversight
- IEP Development
- Special Education
- Classroom Management
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
- Behavior Modification
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Parent Relationship Management
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Positive Learning Environment
- Behavior Redirection
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- IEPs
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Ansel Adams -LUSD
06.2021 - 07.2023
Special Education Teacher
Woodbridge Elementary- LUSD
06.2014 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Vinewood-LUSD
06.2013 - 06.2014
Special Education Teacher
Grant Elementary- WCCUSD
06.2011 - 06.2013
Special Education Teacher
Highlands Elementary School- MDSD
06.2010 - 06.2011
Special Education Teacher Intern
Vinewood Elementary-LUSD
06.2006 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies/Child Psychology
California State University - East Bay
Teaching Credential - Education Specialist
Fortune School Of Education
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