Jennifer Sides
Mount Holly,NJ
Summary
I am a motivated woman who is eager to apply my classroom experience to mental health experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. I am an effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Burlington Township School District
Burlington Twp, New Jersey
09.1997 - Current
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Offered counseling to students and parents to increase personal growth, self-understanding and behavioral management.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
Special Education Teacher
Edgewater Park School District
Edgewater Park, New Jersey
03.1996 - 06.1997
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
Special Education Teacher
Y.A.L.E. School Of Williamstown
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
09.1993 - 03.1996
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Organized field trips or community experiences to enhance learning opportunities for special education students.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education And Special Education
Glassboro State College
Glassboro, NJ05-1993
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
KentuckySkills
- Special Education
- Student Records Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Conflict Mediation
- Cultural Competency
- Compassionate
- Diverse student populations
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Listening actively
- Social-emotional learning
Accomplishments
- 2008- Governor's Teacher of the Year award
- 2022- Philadelphia Phillies All Star Teacher of the Year
- 2024- Governor's Teacher of the Year award
Certification
- Special Education certification
Affiliations
- E.D.I.T. Team member: coordinated various multicultural activities in our district to in include: School/Family based multicultural fairs, multicultural movie night, Bollywood Assembly and Bollywood Family Night, Diwali and Bondi Chhor Divas assemblies
- Kindness Assembly Coordinators: My colleague and I sought to teach the meaning of kindness and how it looks in society. Our students decorate kindness rocks and hide them throughout the building and we have assemblies for 2nd through 5th grade where we discuss kindness and its importance and ripple effect on society, ending with a school-wide art activity.
- Member of ACA
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Burlington Township School District
09.1997 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Edgewater Park School District
03.1996 - 06.1997
Special Education Teacher
Y.A.L.E. School Of Williamstown
09.1993 - 03.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education And Special Education
Glassboro State College
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
- Special Education certification
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