Jennifer Spooner
Fleming Island
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher VE Self-Contained-ASD
Fleming Island Elementary School
01.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Behavioral Health Assistant
Lakeside Junior High School
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Registered Behavior Technician
Strong Foundations Behavior Services
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
- Assisted Board Certified Behavior Analysts in designing personalized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs and goals.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
School Support/Supply Technician
M. C. Perry High School
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed supply activities to include support of inventory control, storage, distribution, cataloging, orders, and purchases for all school needs. Was an active holder of the Government Purchase Card (GPC) and the Federal Fuel Credit Card accounts to ensure charges and credits are being applied.
- Managed supply transactions based on dollar limitations, status of obligation authority, consumer funds, coordinating with requisitioning activity and the source of supply.
- Monitored and replenished tools and reagents to enable smoother workflows and eliminate delays.
- Coordinated logistics activities for seamless transportation of goods from suppliers to end-users, minimizing delays and disruptions.
- Trained junior staff members in proper supply chain practices, enhancing their knowledge base and skill set for greater contributions to the team''s success.
Residential Housekeeper
Wendy Harris-Abrams House Keeping
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Maintained an effective cleaning schedule for over 20 private household families on a daily basis. Prepared homes for move-in and move-out cleaning, extensive detailed deep cleaning and spring cleanings from ceiling fans to base boards. Removing dust, making beds, laundered and folded clothing, organizing and tidying up. Reported damages, maintenance issues, and safety hazards to the client. Trained two new staff members in all aspects of maintaining a household.
Nursing Aide
Broadview Assisted Living
11.2009 - 08.2010
- Assisted healthcare professionals with everyday routines pertaining to geriatric care.
- Reported to nurse staff with changes in mental, physical, and emotional conditions in each client.
- Worked with patients to help them tend to activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and repositioning those that are bedridden.
- Provided social stimulation and companionship to Alzheimer and dementia patients in need.
- Worked with other team members to accomplish the goals and expectations between patients and their family members.
Laboratory Animal Technician
University of Florida Caner Genetics Research Facility
01.2007 - 02.2008
- Managed all assignments and performed in accordance with Environmental Safety and Health, security and all SOP requirements and policies.
- Handled and retrained animals by using appropriate techniques to observe appearances and behavior; reported any subtle changes to veterinary staff.
- Provided assistance during special procedures by acting under the direction of a veterinarian to facilitate research and clinical activities.
- Processed samples for laboratory examinations and recording information about an animal's genealogy, diet, weight, medication, food intake and clinical signs of pain and distress using a variety of computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, excel, and PowerPoint.
Aviation Boatswains Mate Handler
United States Navy
02.2003 - 02.2007
- Directed part of a crew in the USN in repairing damage to flight and hangar decks.
- Tested hangar sprinkler systems and interpreted blueprints and drawings.
- Supervised the movement, spotting, and securing of all aircraft and equipment ashore and afloat.
- Performed crash rescue, fire fighting, crash removal and damage control duties in connection with launching and recovery of aircraft.
- Inspected all maintenance equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and existence of satisfactory environmental conditions.
- Monitored training, qualifications and licensing of equipment to operators and drivers on board ship.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment, cleaned and preserved designated spaces and performed ongoing maintenance and minor repairs.
- Performed duties as search and rescue swimmer and security training as master at arms on board USS Wasp LHD-1.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology; Minor: Human Services
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2016
Associates Science - Psychology
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA05.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
Certification
Educator Certificate
Timeline
Teacher VE Self-Contained-ASD
Fleming Island Elementary School
01.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Assistant
Lakeside Junior High School
09.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
Strong Foundations Behavior Services
02.2023 - 09.2023
School Support/Supply Technician
M. C. Perry High School
01.2019 - 03.2021
Residential Housekeeper
Wendy Harris-Abrams House Keeping
01.2017 - 06.2018
Nursing Aide
Broadview Assisted Living
11.2009 - 08.2010
Laboratory Animal Technician
University of Florida Caner Genetics Research Facility
01.2007 - 02.2008
Aviation Boatswains Mate Handler
United States Navy
02.2003 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Psychology; Minor: Human Services
Old Dominion University
Associates Science - Psychology
Tidewater Community College
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