Jennifer Rich
Winter Garden
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. Caring and compassionate in addressing individual student needs. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Tutor
Free Lance
03.2023 - Current
- Teach reading, writing, and mathematics to students in grades K-3
- Assist students in developing problem-solving skills.
- Implement creative instructional techniques to address the unique challenges faced by students with learning differences.
- Leverage technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
- Provide homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Support students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborate with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivate students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provide one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Increase student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Tutor diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Establish positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
Varying Exceptionalities Teacher
Whispering Oak Elementary
08.2017 - Current
- Provide direct specialized instruction in curriculum and learning, independent functioning, and social emotional learning
- Create quality Individualized Educational Plans for students with diverse learning needs
- Prepare relevant documentation for annual meetings, revision meetings, staffing meetings, transfer meetings, and dismissal meetings
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Fostered a growth mindset among students by providing constructive feedback and celebrating small successes throughout the year.
- Led IEP meetings to ensure effective communication between parents, administrators, support staff, and other stakeholders regarding student progress.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for working with students with varying exceptionalities, improving overall instructional quality in the school.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through open communication and mutual respect, creating a collaborative educational community.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on research-based instructional strategies for teaching students with diverse needs.
- Empowered self-advocacy in students by guiding them through goal-setting processes and encouraging ownership of their learning journey.
- Provided ongoing support for families navigating special education services both within the school system and outside resources.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication and informative meetings, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintain accurate record keeping to ensure compliance.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Elementary Eductation -
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2016
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative Thinking
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Creativity and Innovation
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and preparation
- Growth Mindset
- Adaptable nature
- Time management
- Project management
- Public Speaking
Certification
- ESOL Endorsed
- Reading Endorsed
- Elementary Education K-6
- Pre-Kindergarten/Primary K-3
Awards
- Endeavor Award 2023 Recipient, 08/01/23
- 2023 Teacher of the Year Nominee, 01/01/23
Timeline
Primary Tutor
Free Lance
03.2023 - Current
Varying Exceptionalities Teacher
Whispering Oak Elementary
08.2017 - Current
Bachelors of Science in Elementary Eductation -
University of Central Florida