JENNIFER ZIOLKOWSKI
Hillsborough
Summary
Child development specialist dedicated to empowering children with special needs through tailored individualized learning plans. Expertise in collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective strategies that promote measurable progress and foster positive learning environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Development Specialist
Sunny Days Early Childhood Development Services
Manalapan
10.2023 - Current
- Created individualized learning plans addressing unique developmental needs to enhance child progress.
- Partnered with parents to deliver tailored support and resources, fostering child development.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate children's progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Implemented behavioral management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
- Developed and supported positive relationships with students and parents.
- Maintained records regarding each child's progress over time.
- Organized and led engaging activities that stimulated social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
FDR Preschool
Edison
09.2009 - Current
- Developed and implemented student IEPs tailored to individual needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Led instruction in half-day and full-day self-contained preschool special education classes.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners
- Collect and analyze data on student's goals and utilize data to guide instruction
- Collaborate with related service providers (SLP, OT, PT) in order to develop and execute strategies which foster language skills, fine motor and gross motor skills.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity.
- Engaged with families and guardians to create supportive learning environments for students with disabilities.
- Oversaw assistants and aides in classroom activities, ensuring effective support for students.
- Attended professional development activities to learn best practices in teaching.
SPECIAL EDUCATION KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Edison
09.2002 - 06.2009
- Modified Kindergarten curriculum to align with IEP requirements, ensuring inclusive education for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with General Education Kindergarten teachers to brainstorm strategies and deliver curriculum in self-contained special education class
- Offered small group and one-on-one instruction to students requiring reading, writing, and math support.
- Assessed student progress, providing targeted feedback to parents and guardians to support student growth.
- Implemented instructional activities to keep students actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
- Promoted positive learning environment to engage students and encourage lesson participation.
- Designed and implemented behavior management plans, fostering a positive environment for students with challenging behaviors.
- Supported the integration of students into General education classes.
- Established and maintained cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools.
- Developed classroom materials to meet the needs of all learners
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Edison
09.1999 - 06.2002
- Co-taught with colleagues in In-Class Support setting for Math, English, Science and Social Studies
- Taught Pull-Out Resource at the middle school level for Science, Social Studies, Math and English
- Offered small group and one-on-one instruction to students requiring reading, writing, and math support.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behaviors, resulting in improved classroom engagement.
- Promoted positive learning environment to engage students and encourage lesson participation.
- Assessed student progress and communicated tailored feedback to parents and guardians to support student growth.
- Established and maintained cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- Reviewed IEP with student's parents, school administrators and student's general education teachers.
- Collaborated with peers to enhance instructional environment.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Kean University
Union, NJ05-2006
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - Teacher of the Handicapped
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ05-1999
Certification
Teacher of the Handicapped
Timeline
Child Development Specialist
Sunny Days Early Childhood Development Services
10.2023 - Current
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
FDR Preschool
09.2009 - Current
SPECIAL EDUCATION KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Martin Luther King Elementary School
09.2002 - 06.2009
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Herbert Hoover Middle School
09.1999 - 06.2002
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Kean University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - Teacher of the Handicapped
The College of New Jersey