Jennifer Orellana
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Resilient Education Specialist 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 educational tools.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Specialist Intern
Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Taught and co-taught multiple subjects (Physics and Algebra 1) to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Managed 22 IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development, and growth.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by integrating problem-solving tasks and real-world applications into lessons.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, providing targeted support to improve their understanding of course material.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
Education Specialist
Olive Crest Academy
11.2020 - 09.2023
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students, according to
each student's IEP goals. - Create and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to developing and implementing behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Teach multiple subjects to students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs and/or emotional disabilities.
- Monitor student performance to asses and evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conduct evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Prepare special needs students for inclusion and transition to comprehensive schools.
- Ensure adherence to reasonable rules of classroom discipline and order to maintain secure and effective learning environment.
Assistant Teacher/Substitute Teacher, K-12
Olive Crest Academy
08.2018 - 11.2020
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in transitioning at least 40% of students with high level of behaviors back to comprehensive high schools
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Transported students to and from school utilizing school vans
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
ABA Therapist
Coyne & Associates
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for neuro-divergent clients in home setting.
- Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally, and consistently.
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.
- Conducted parent training sessions focused on teaching behavior management strategies.
Volleyball Coach
Garden Grove High School
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
National University
La Jolla, CA06.2024
CA Teacher Education Specialist Credential - Mild/Moderate (K-12)
National University-In Progress
La Jolla, CA09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2015
Skills
- Behavior Strategies & Modification
- Remote Teaching
- Organization
- MS Office
- Complex Problem-Solving & Conflict Resolution
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Trauma Informed Care/Social-Emotional Learning
- Team Building & Leadership
- SEIS/Rediker/Aeries Programs
- Positive Reinforcement
- Student-Centered Learning
Certification
- Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) Training
- Professional Assault Crisis Training (PRO-Act)
- CPR/First Aid
- Google Educator Level 1 Certification
- Paraeducator training certification
Timeline
Education Specialist Intern
Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
09.2023 - 02.2024
Education Specialist
Olive Crest Academy
11.2020 - 09.2023
Assistant Teacher/Substitute Teacher, K-12
Olive Crest Academy
08.2018 - 11.2020
ABA Therapist
Coyne & Associates
11.2017 - 07.2018
Volleyball Coach
Garden Grove High School
06.2010 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - Special Education
National University
CA Teacher Education Specialist Credential - Mild/Moderate (K-12)
National University-In Progress
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State University - Long Beach
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