JENNIFER ROGERS
Education Specialist
Clearfield,UT
Summary
Resilient Special Educator in year 7th of teaching, familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children social/emotional/behavioral skills. Using data-driven and evidence-based practices to support student progress in all areas. Continuously review progress and adjust interventions accordingly. Passionate about student mental health and well-being, and have pursued an additional 30 post-master's credits with a focus on SEL and trauma-informed practices.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Educator - Behavior Support Unit
Salt Lake City School District
08.2023 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS).
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Special Educator
Burlington High School
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Build and maintain positive relationships with up to 18 students on caseload.
- Collaborated in teams, vertically and horizontally, to create strong data-driven success plans for students.
- Produced successful outcomes for students, powered by empathy and compassion.
- Used behavior modification interventions to reduce unexpected behaviors by up to 90%.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement, improving learning outcomes by up to 50%.
Special Educator - Behavior Support Program
Dent Middle School
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Utilized technology to create interactive and engaging learning opportunities
- Maintained safe and secure environment for up to 10 middle school students during times of crisis
- Developed and implemented curriculum in all content areas
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Students With Mild/Moderate Disabilities
College of Our Lady of The Elms
Chicopee, MA05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Health Studies
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2015
Skills
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Collaboration
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Data collection and analysis
- Flexibility & Adaptability
- Emotional Intelligence
Timeline
Special Educator - Behavior Support Unit
Salt Lake City School District
08.2023 - Current
Special Educator
Burlington High School
08.2021 - 06.2023
Special Educator - Behavior Support Program
Dent Middle School
09.2019 - 03.2021
Master of Arts - Teaching Students With Mild/Moderate Disabilities
College of Our Lady of The Elms
Bachelor of Arts - Health Studies
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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