JENNIFER Wright (Peake)
Williamsburg,MI
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher with 19 years of experience teaching a wide range of students with disabilities, both in a resource room setting, and in an inclusion setting. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet needs of all students. Enforces classroom rules to encourage positive behavior.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Coordinator/Food Clerk
Meijer
Williamsburg, MI
08.2017 - Current
- Ensured freshness of food products by checking expiration dates and rotated stock accordingly
- Identified discrepancies between actual stock and computer-generated reports.
Tutor
Michigan Dyslexia Institute
Harbor Springs
06.2000 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Used the Orton Gillingham method to create lessons for phonics, reading, and writing.
Special Education Teacher
West Branch/Rose City Public Schools
West Branch, MI
08.1998 - 08.2017
- Hired by district to train paraprofessionals and teachers in phonics
- Instructed 26 students individually and in groups
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities
- Enforced school's student discipline code to deal with problem situations
- Preserved confidentiality of student records and information at all times
- Implemented interactive activities to enhance students' literacy skills and math skills
- Regularly communicated with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to cater to the diverse needs and interests of students
- Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for students each year
- Successfully oversaw the operations of a resource room catering for students from kindergarten to second grade.
Education
Master of Arts in Special Education - CI, Special Education -
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts in Special Education -
Central Michigan University
Skills
- Meets Michigan's NCLBs Highly Qualified Teacher
- Self-motivated
- Creative lesson planning
- SMART Board aptitude
- Positive and encouraging
- EdPlan background
- Instructional best practices
- Trained to teach dyslexic students
Activities
- I started a Special Olympics team my third year of teaching, and coached until I left the district in 2017
- I decorate cakes and donate them to birthday celebrations at our church every month
- I do all kinds of crafts such as painting, sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, etc.
References
- Susan Shepardson, shepards@wbrc.k12.mi.us, 989-343-2011
- Gail Hughey, hugheyg@wbrc.k12.mi.us, 989-343-2001
- Anne Elise Mair, aemair66@hotmail.com, 231-526-9282
Timeline
Inventory Coordinator/Food Clerk
Meijer
08.2017 - Current
Tutor
Michigan Dyslexia Institute
06.2000 - Current
Special Education Teacher
West Branch/Rose City Public Schools
08.1998 - 08.2017
Master of Arts in Special Education - CI, Special Education -
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts in Special Education -
Central Michigan University
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