Jennifer York
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Valued member of the Instructional Leadership Team and Instructional Support Team. Nominated as Teacher of the Year for 2022.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Resource Teacher/Team Leader
Myakka City Elementary
01.2014 - 05.2024
- Create and manage 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.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and fellow teachers to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced communication between school and home by maintaining timely correspondence with parents regarding student performance and behavior.
- Works with the schools' master schedule to coordinate the schedules of special education students and teachers
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices and emerging trends in education.
- Skilled in Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and CHAMPS
Resource Teacher
Wilkinson Elementary
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Created detailed lesson plans for struggling students based on test, homework, and assignment records
- Collaborated with other educators in useful knowledge-sharing sessions aimed at boosting student achievement
- Conducted student background checks to determine learning deficiencies and strengths to create lessons that were specifically tailored to needs of the students
- Kept in touch with parents, students, and faculty on a regular basis to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Resource Teacher
Tuttle Elementary
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies
- Created and implemented classroom routines to meet the needs of various students
- Worked closely with general education teachers to meet the needs of all students.
Third-Grade Teacher
Atwater Elementary
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Created and implemented classroom routines to meet the needs of various students
- Lesson planned to meet all student needs
- Worked closely with the third-grade team to co-plan lessons
- Worked with a group of faculty members to create an after-school tutorial program for students who needed extra assistance
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activates based on differentiated learning needs to ensure that all students were learning to their full potential.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Campus
Sarasota, FL01.2010
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Manatee Community College (SCF), Manatee-Sarasota (Venice)
Venice, FL01.2008
Skills
- Individualized Education Plans/ Goal Writing
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Student record management
- Group and individual instruction
- Problem resolution
- Lesson planning
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Motivating students
- Head Teacher Support
Certification
- Certified Elementary K-5 and Exceptional Student Education K-12
- Endorsed in English Speakers of Other Languages and Reading
Timeline
ESE Resource Teacher/Team Leader
Myakka City Elementary
01.2014 - 05.2024
Resource Teacher
Wilkinson Elementary
08.2012 - 12.2013
Resource Teacher
Tuttle Elementary
08.2011 - 05.2012
Third-Grade Teacher
Atwater Elementary
08.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Campus
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Manatee Community College (SCF), Manatee-Sarasota (Venice)
- Certified Elementary K-5 and Exceptional Student Education K-12
- Endorsed in English Speakers of Other Languages and Reading
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