Jennifer Saal
Wichita,KS
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Maize Unified Schools & Andover Unified Schools
11.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
High School FMD Special Education Teacher
Calloway County Schools
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Worked collaboratively with related service providers (OT, Speech, PT, VI, etc.).
- Direct oversight of Paraprofessionals both in self-contained and general education.
- Implemented and maintained regular appropriate communication with parents/caregivers.
- Previous positions involved similar duties.
Middle School FMD Special Education Teacher
Madison County Public Schools
05.2010 - 08.2019
Elementary FMD Special Education Teacher
Fayette County Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2010
Intermediate FMD Special Education Teacher
Gardner-Edgerton Public Schools
08.2006 - 05.2007
High School FMD Special Education Teacher
Rock Creek Public Schools
08.2004 - 05.2006
Middle School FMD Special Education Teacher
Geary County School District
08.2000 - 05.2004
Elementary EBD Special Education Teacher
Lawrence Public Schools
08.1999 - 05.2000
Intermediate TMH Special Education Teacher
Burleson ISD
08.1997 - 05.1999
Elementary EBD Special Education Teacher
Topeka Public Schools
08.1996 - 05.1997
Education
Master of Science - Moderate To Severe Special Education
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education - Endorsement MR
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05.1996
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Paraprofessional Oversight
- Student Records Management
- Parent Communication
- IEP Development
- Group and Individual Instruction
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Maize Unified Schools & Andover Unified Schools
11.2022 - Current
High School FMD Special Education Teacher
Calloway County Schools
08.2019 - 05.2022
Middle School FMD Special Education Teacher
Madison County Public Schools
05.2010 - 08.2019
Elementary FMD Special Education Teacher
Fayette County Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2010
Intermediate FMD Special Education Teacher
Gardner-Edgerton Public Schools
08.2006 - 05.2007
High School FMD Special Education Teacher
Rock Creek Public Schools
08.2004 - 05.2006
Middle School FMD Special Education Teacher
Geary County School District
08.2000 - 05.2004
Elementary EBD Special Education Teacher
Lawrence Public Schools
08.1999 - 05.2000
Intermediate TMH Special Education Teacher
Burleson ISD
08.1997 - 05.1999
Elementary EBD Special Education Teacher
Topeka Public Schools
08.1996 - 05.1997
Master of Science - Moderate To Severe Special Education
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education - Endorsement MR
Emporia State University
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