Jennifer Stubbs
Special Education Teacher
Eagle Mountain,Utah
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education PreschoolTeacher
Alpine School District
American Fork, UT
06.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Inclusion Preschool Teacher
Alpine School District
American Fork, UT
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised twenty plus children through entire school day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2017 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Utah State University
Logan, UT 05.2020 - 05.2023
Skills
100% Parent Approval Rating 2021-22 & 2022-23
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Utah State University
05.2020 - 05.2023
Special Education PreschoolTeacher
Alpine School District
06.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Utah
05.2017 - 05.2017
Inclusion Preschool Teacher
Alpine School District
08.2015 - 05.2016