Hi, I’m
Jennifer Sturgill
Arsenal Tech High School, Special Education Dept. Chair
Overview
21
years of professional experience
40
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Indianapolis Public Schools
Arsenal Technical High School
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for RDA organization and review.
- Responsible for maintaining compliance in alignment with Article 7 and legal obligations
- Provide instructional leadership to special education staff
- Supported the district in manifestation determination conferences
- Monitor and support the building wide implementation of special education services and supports
- Evaluation of special education program development
- Lead special education PLC
- Lead department meetings
- Lead district wide professional development
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Collaboration with stakeholders
- Served as PAR for manifestation, ACR, and revision conferencing
- Assisted in the evaluation of staff
- Assisted in master schedule creation
Bartholomew Consolidated School
Special Education Teacher
08.2003 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students with physical ,emotional, and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Education
Indiana UniversityBloomington, IN
Master of Science from Educational Leadership
06.2019 - 08.2021
Indiana University Bloomington, IN
Master of Science from Special Education
08.2002 - 08.2004
Indiana University BloomingtonBloomington, IN
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
08.1989 - 12.2024
Skills
Conflict Resolution
Excellent Communication
Problem-Solving
Public Speaking
Calm Under Pressure
Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Self-Directed
Supervision and leadership
First Aid/CPR
Cultural Awareness
Affiliations
Pi Lambda Theta Honors Society Member
Timeline
Arsenal Technical High School
Indianapolis Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Indiana University
Master of Science from Educational Leadership
06.2019 - 08.2021
Special Education Teacher
Bartholomew Consolidated School
08.2003 - 05.2022
Indiana University
Master of Science from Special Education
08.2002 - 08.2004
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
08.1989 - 12.2024