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Jennifer Wilbanks

Sachse,Texas
Jennifer Wilbanks

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

FacilitatorInstructional CoachCorporate TrainerLearning and Development SpecialistInstructional Designer

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Sachse, Texas
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$80000/yr - $155000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time off4-day work week

Summary

Process and Change Lead with 15+ years driving individualized education plans and behavioral interventions that improved student outcomes by 30%. Awarded Crystal Apple for excellence in facilitation and program development. Skilled in stakeholder collaboration, workshop facilitation, and data-driven process improvement. Adept at communicating complex change impacts and guiding teams through transitions. Offers proven ability to align diverse needs and deliver high-quality, sustainable process and change solutions that enhance organizational performance. Experience with online learning, and platforms such as Google Classroom. My love and passion is helping others grow and learn.

Overview

26
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Wylie ISD

Special Education Teacher High School
08.2011 - 03.2026

Job overview

  • Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for 30+ students, improving academic performance through tailored instruction
  • Adapt curriculum to meet diverse learning needs, increasing student engagement and participation
  • Apply evidence-based behavioral interventions, reducing classroom disruptions and enhancing learning environment
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic support, resulting in measurable improvement in student social skills and assessments

Burnet Consolidated ISD
BURNET, UNITED STATES

7th grade science teacher
08.2010 - 05.2011

Job overview

  • Designed and implemented a standards-aligned 7th grade science curriculum, improving standardized test scores
  • Integrated project-based learning modules to increase student engagement and participation
  • Developed data-driven assessment tools to monitor student progress, reducing knowledge gaps across key science concepts
  • Led targeted intervention strategies for underperforming students, boosting overall class proficiency through personalized support

Salesmanship Club Of Dallas
DALLAS, UNITED STATES

Group counselor parent education
05.2006 - 06.2010

Job overview

  • Designed and facilitated Therapeutic After School Program and parent education workshops, engaging hundreds annually and expanding community partnerships with local school districts
  • Developed customized curriculum targeting family dynamics, improving participant satisfaction scores through tailored content
  • Integrated evidence-based counseling techniques to enhance group outcomes, reducing behavioral incidents among participating families
  • Cultivated partnerships with schools and community organizations, broadening referral networks and increasing program reach
  • Implemented outcome tracking systems to measure behavioral and relational improvements, driving continuous program refinement and demonstrating client progress
  • Led training sessions for 15+ staff members, enhancing service quality and ensuring consistent program delivery across multiple groups

The Settlement Home for Children
AUSTIN, UNITED STATES

Clinical Houseparent counselor
08.2004 - 03.2006

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans for over 30 children, improving behavioral outcomes within six months through targeted interventions and client-centered support
  • Led crisis intervention efforts, reducing incident reports by applying proactive counseling and de-escalation techniques
  • Spearheaded therapeutic group sessions that increased peer engagement, fostering a positive and supportive community environment
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance program effectiveness and client behaviors, integrating holistic care approaches

Salesmanship Club Of Dallas
HAWKINS, UNITED STATES

Counselor and camp counselor
09.2000 - 06.2004

Job overview

  • Designed and led immersive youth camp programs annually, boosting participant engagement through tailored counseling interventions
  • Spearheaded leadership workshops that enhanced camper conflict resolution skills, reducing behavioral incidents
  • Delivered personalized counseling services to diverse youth populations, achieving high satisfaction rates in feedback surveys
  • Developed strategic intervention plans that strengthened campers' emotional resilience and social skills, improving peer collaboration

Education

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Bachelor of Science from Animal Science, Sigma Alpha Professional Sorority
12.2000

Skills

Process Improvement

Training Planning

Facilitation

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Leadership

Mentoring

Effective Verbal Communication

Big Picture Thinking

Creativity

Websites

Certification

  • MTA Dyslexia Certificate
  • ESL
  • Sped
  • Generalist EC-6
  • Generalist 4-8

Awards

  • Crystal Apple award, 03/2019, Cooper JH
  • Experiential Education Practitioner of the Year, 04/2009, AEE- Mid South, Conference members voted on the Experiential Educator Practitioner of the Year for group facilitation and debriefing

Skills

Intermediate, Intermediate, Advanced, Advanced, Intermediate, Intermediate, Intermediate, Advanced, Intermediate, Intermediate

Accomplishments

Leading teams, developed sustainable program, showing growth year over year of student learning and increase 30%.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher High School

Wylie ISD
08.2011 - 03.2026

7th grade science teacher

Burnet Consolidated ISD
08.2010 - 05.2011

Group counselor parent education

Salesmanship Club Of Dallas
05.2006 - 06.2010

Clinical Houseparent counselor

The Settlement Home for Children
08.2004 - 03.2006

Counselor and camp counselor

Salesmanship Club Of Dallas
09.2000 - 06.2004

Stephen F. Austin State University

Bachelor of Science from Animal Science, Sigma Alpha Professional Sorority

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