Jenny Grizzard
Oxford
Summary
Dedicated Special Education teacher with experience developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse academic and behavioral needs. Skilled in creating supportive and inclusive classroom environments through effective behavior management, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and strong communication with families and staff. Passionate about helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally through patience, creativity, and individualized support. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Pell City School System
Pell City, AL
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student support and educational strategies.
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to promote positive classroom environments.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to promote positive classroom environments.
- Trained and mentored para-professional on best practices in special education instruction.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, fostering strong communication between home and school for student success.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students had equal opportunities to succeed.
- Coordinated services between general education teachers, specialists, and other support staff to ensure seamless delivery of instruction and accommodations for special education students.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent routines and procedures.
Tutor of Coaches
Maria De Luz Da Silva-Coaching Ideal LLC
Miami, Florida
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Management of group sessions for coaches and entrepreneurs.
- Supervision of facilitators and coaching practices.
- Strategic support in launches.
- Organization and optimization of educational processes.
- Explained difficult concepts, terms and theories in easy-to-understand terminology based on the Coaching Ideal Method.
- Mentored and supported students to build their confidence and study skills.
- Engaged actively with students to build confidence in subject matter and help improve study methods.
- Tutored students in coaching concepts created by the founder Maria De Luz Da Silva.
- Provided coaching sessions based on refocusing on their personal and business goals.
- Collaborated with other team members to achieve the graduation and certification of more than 20 coaches.
Special Education Teacher
Oxford City Schools
Oxford, AL
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support for students in need.
- Reviewed IEP with student's parents, school administrators and student's general education teachers.
- Utilized technology to supplement instruction and enhance student learning.
- Designed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behaviors.
- Offered small group and one-on-one instruction to students requiring reading, writing, and math support.
- Utilized a variety of teaching strategies to support the learning of diverse learners.
- Implemented positive behavior management techniques to foster an effective learning environment.
- Maintained records on each student's progress throughout the school year.
- Participated in regular meetings with administrators, teachers, and parents to discuss student progress and interventions.
- Implemented instructional activities to keep students actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss student progress and plan future goals.
- Demonstrated knowledge of IEPs, 504 Plans, RTI Processes, Functional Behavioral Assessments.
- Modeled professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents and community.
- Established and maintained cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools.
- Communicated orally and in writing with students, parents and other professionals.
- Cultivated relationships with families by providing guidance and resources.
ESOL Ministry Coordinator
First United Methodist Church
Oxford, Alabama
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Coordinate at least four classrooms for teaching English to adult learners.
- As well as maintaining childcare and other services.
- Coordinated logistics for conferences, retreats, fundraisers, and other special events.
- Recruited volunteers to assist in various aspects of the ministry's operations.
- Organized meetings with staff members to discuss upcoming events and initiatives.
- Served as primary contact for inquiries about the ministry from external sources.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming funds and donations.
- Created systems for tracking donations received by the ministry.
- Scheduled special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, and retreats.
- Facilitated weekly religious education classes for children and adults.
Special Education Teacher
Kitty Stone Elementary School
Jacksonville, Alabama
08.2011 - 05.2022
- Lesson planning
- Developing and implementing IEPs, FBA/BIPs
- Assisting general education teachers in classrooms
- Teaching reading and math intervention classes
- Providing services in self-contained classroom as well as inclusion classrooms
- Providing services to preschool students with IEPs
- Providing assistance with ELL students when needed
- Light House Team member for the Leader In Me Program
- Experience with students with Autism and others disabilities
- Experience with students with behavior needs
- Experience developing and working with communication tools like PECs
Nursery Attendant
First United Methodist Church
Oxford, Alabama
08.2005 - 04.2015
- Cared for infants and toddlers to ensure their safety during church services
Developmental Specialist & Interpreter
United Cerebral Palsy
Anniston, Alabama
11.2009 - 08.2011
- Advocate for inclusion of children with disabilities in preschool programs
- Facilitate CCEP training in conjunction with the CCEP team members for childcare providers and other targeted audiences
- Interpret Spanish/English to the members of the EI team during therapy sessions, evaluations, IFSP meetings, transitions meetings, and other circumstances solicited by the team
- Translate all type of documents related to Early Intervention including: IFSPs, EI
- Process, daily progress reports, evaluations reports, letters, forms, etc
- Childcare Enhancement with a Purpose (CCEP)
- Company Overview: Childcare Enhancement with a Purpose (CCEP)
Special Education Substitute Teacher
DeArmanville Elementary School
Oxford, Alabama
04.2011 - 05.2011
- Lesson planning
- Reading Intervention 1st - 3rd grade classes
- Assisting general education teachers in classrooms
- Performing individualized tutoring with ELL students
Student Teaching
Coldwater Elementary School
Oxford, Alabama
01.2011 - 04.2011
- Lesson planning
- Teaching and Co-teaching 2nd - 4th grade classes
- Planning and teaching each grade level including reading and math intervention
- Assessment and classroom management
- Assisting general education teachers in classrooms
- Performing individualized tutoring with ELL students
Practicum
Oxford Elementary School
Oxford, Alabama
09.2010 - 12.2010
- Created and taught lesson plans for the classrooms
- Collaborated with 2nd and 3rd grade teachers
- Assisted collaborative teacher
CDC Teacher (2 to 3 years old) and Spanish Teacher
JSU/ PHS Child Development Center
Ft. McClellan, Alabama
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Taught children social, emotional, physical, cognitive and language skills
- Created my own Bilingual Program
- Taught Spanish to six classrooms with students ranging from 2 to 5 years old
Spanish Instructor
Berlitz Languages, Inc.
Birmingham, Alabama
04.2007 - 07.2007
- Taught Spanish Language and Culture to Special Forces Soldiers
Education
Diploma - Coaching
Coaching Ideal LLC - Florida Global University
Online01-2024
Master of Science in Education - Collaborative Ed Elementary, Special Education (K-6)
Jacksonville State University
Alabama04-2011
Bachelor of Business Administration - US
National University Federico Villarreal
Peru08-2002
Skills
- Fluent in English & Spanish
- Classroom Management
- IEP Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Support (FBA/BIP)
- ABA Strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Parent Communication
- Inclusive Learning Practices
- Preschool & Adult Ed Experience
Certification
- Master's Collaborative Special Education Teacher (K-6), Jacksonville State University, May 2011
- Childcare Enhancement with a Purpose Training
- Language Development Training
- Positive Discipline and Guidance Training
- Child Abuse and Neglect Training
- Managing Crisis Safely (MCS) Glenwood-Alabama / Behavior Management
- LETRS Early Childhood Certified (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)
- ASELDs-The New Preschool Standards Training
- TCR Early Childhood Conference 2021 'The Measure of Tomorrow'
- V-Math Trained
- S.P.I.R.E Trained (Specialized Program Individualizing Reading Excellence)
- Apple Vanguard Certified
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Native
English - Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Pell City School System
08.2025 - 05.2026
Tutor of Coaches
Maria De Luz Da Silva-Coaching Ideal LLC
06.2024 - 03.2025
Special Education Teacher
Oxford City Schools
08.2022 - 05.2024
ESOL Ministry Coordinator
First United Methodist Church
08.2019 - 12.2023
Special Education Teacher
Kitty Stone Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2022
Special Education Substitute Teacher
DeArmanville Elementary School
04.2011 - 05.2011
Student Teaching
Coldwater Elementary School
01.2011 - 04.2011
Practicum
Oxford Elementary School
09.2010 - 12.2010
Developmental Specialist & Interpreter
United Cerebral Palsy
11.2009 - 08.2011
CDC Teacher (2 to 3 years old) and Spanish Teacher
JSU/ PHS Child Development Center
08.2007 - 08.2009
Spanish Instructor
Berlitz Languages, Inc.
04.2007 - 07.2007
Nursery Attendant
First United Methodist Church
08.2005 - 04.2015
Diploma - Coaching
Coaching Ideal LLC - Florida Global University
Bachelor of Business Administration - US
National University Federico Villarreal
Master of Science in Education - Collaborative Ed Elementary, Special Education (K-6)
Jacksonville State University
SUMMARYOFCOMPETENCIES
- Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish)
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management and Discipline
- Innovative Interactive Learning Practices
- Curriculum Development
- Special Needs Students / IEPs
- Experience in Pre-School and Adult Ed.
- Parent Communication
- Experience with FBA/BIP development
- Experience with A.B.A.