Jennifer Nash
Lake Forest,CA
Summary
Accomplished ESN Autism Teacher with a proven track record at Irvine Unified School District, enhancing academic growth through individualized education plans and applied behavior analysis. Passionate for working with students with mixed abilities and enjoys collaborating with and supporting families.
Organized, enjoys creative lesson planning, action-oriented, with a strong ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents.
Strives to create a warm, safe, organized and structured atmosphere in the classroom that is conducive to productivity and active engagement among students and staff.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESN Autism Teacher
Irvine Unified School District
01.2022 - Current
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a structured and calm classroom atmosphere conducive to learning for students with autism spectrum disorders.
- Developed personalized learning plans for individual students, addressing their unique needs and abilities within an autism-focused classroom setting.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to optimize academic growth.
- Developed strong relationships with students by understanding their individual interests and creating engaging lesson plans that catered to those interests while still meeting academic objectives.
Substitue Teacher
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
03.2015 - 03.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
World History Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
09.2003 - 06.2006
- Mentored new teachers within the department, sharing expertise in instructional strategies and classroom management techniques to promote success in their roles.
- Contributed to departmental initiatives for curriculum development, assessment design, and professional development opportunities for colleagues.
- Promoted cultural awareness and understanding by incorporating global perspectives when discussing historical events and their impact on societies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop cross-curricular projects that deepened students'' connections between world history concepts and other subject areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2000
Skills
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Differentiated Instruction
- Engaging Curriculum
- Organized
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement
- Social Skills Development
- Visual supports
- Data Collection
- Knowledge of SEIS
- Enthusiasm, Patience, Compassion, Empathy, Accountability
Certification
California Education Specialist Credential: Moderate/Severe
California Single-Subject Teaching Credential: Social Science
CLAD Certification
Timeline
ESN Autism Teacher
Irvine Unified School District
01.2022 - Current
Substitue Teacher
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
03.2015 - 03.2020
World History Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
09.2003 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State University Long Beach
California Education Specialist Credential: Moderate/Severe
California Single-Subject Teaching Credential: Social Science
CLAD Certification
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