Jennifer Peasley Strickland
Waco,TX
Summary
Retired educator. Strong work ethic with organizational and problem solving skills. Seeks to work with children and families.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Co-Teacher/Inclusion Teacher
Waco Independent School District
08.2008 - Current
- Partnered with general education teachers in core curriculum to accommodate Special Education students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with specific learning disabilities.
Licensed Foster Parent
Department Of Family And Protective Services
08.2003 - 08.2016
- Maintained Foster Care license per DFPS regulations.
- Worked with parents of children in care for family reunification.
- Provided care for 25 children and adopted 5 of them.
- Sought out services and benefits for the children in my care.
Reading Recovery Teacher, Special Education
Clifton Independent School District
08.1995 - 07.2008
- Taught literacy skills in reading and writing by implementing Reading Recovery strategies and individualized instruction plans.
- Taught PPCD, Pre-school Program for Children with Disabilities.
- Taught Reading Improvement to 7th and 8th grade students.
Classroom Teacher, Reading Recovery Teacher
Waco Independent School District
08.1989 - 07.1995
- Taught grade level curriculum in first grade, third grade and Reading Recovery.
First Grade Teacher
St. Mary's Catholic School
08.1987 - 07.1989
- Taught first grade curriculum in a private school setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Broad Area Elementary Education/Special Education
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
River Falls, WI05.1987
Skills
- IEP development
- Inclusion Practices
- Literacy Intervention
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Supports families of children with disabilities
Certification
- Elementary Education PK-12
- Special Education EC-12
- ESL EC-12
Timeline
Special Education Co-Teacher/Inclusion Teacher
Waco Independent School District
08.2008 - Current
Licensed Foster Parent
Department Of Family And Protective Services
08.2003 - 08.2016
Reading Recovery Teacher, Special Education
Clifton Independent School District
08.1995 - 07.2008
Classroom Teacher, Reading Recovery Teacher
Waco Independent School District
08.1989 - 07.1995
First Grade Teacher
St. Mary's Catholic School
08.1987 - 07.1989
Bachelor of Science - Broad Area Elementary Education/Special Education
University of Wisconsin - River Falls