Jennifer Rowland
Savannah,TX
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Inclusion and Resource Teacher at Aubrey ISD, Brockett Elementary School, with a proven track record in developing tailored IEPs and fostering inclusive classrooms. Expert in Dyslexia Therapy and IEP implementation, demonstrating exceptional classroom management and multidisciplinary collaboration. Achieved significant student progress through innovative educational strategies and strong student rapport.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Inclusion and Resource Teacher
Aubrey ISD, Brockett Elementary School
08.2013 - 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.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Trained Dyslexia Therapist in Reading by Design and Multi-sensory Teaching Approach(MTA)
4th Grade Teacher
Aubrey ISD, Brockett Elementary School
08.2009 - 08.2013
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Duncanville ISD, Hardin Intermediate School
02.2005 - 05.2009
4th Grade English Language Arts
Sharyland Independent School District
08.2000 - 03.2004
4th/5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Marana USD
08.1998 - 05.2000
Education
Masters of Education - Reading Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2011
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Tucson, AZ04-1995
Associate of Arts - Journalism
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12-1988
Skills
- Dyslexia Therapist
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Excellent classroom management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Certification
Multi-sensory teaching approach(MTA)
Reading by Design certification
ESL
Special Education
K-6
Educational Diagnostician (pending)
Post Master's Work
Region 10 Educational Diagnostician Program May 2024-May 2025
Timeline
Special Education Inclusion and Resource Teacher
Aubrey ISD, Brockett Elementary School
08.2013 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Aubrey ISD, Brockett Elementary School
08.2009 - 08.2013
5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Duncanville ISD, Hardin Intermediate School
02.2005 - 05.2009
4th Grade English Language Arts
Sharyland Independent School District
08.2000 - 03.2004
4th/5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Marana USD
08.1998 - 05.2000
Masters of Education - Reading Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Journalism
University of Arizona
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