Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Jera Fusi

Santee School District
San Diego,CA
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience

Dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in developing individualized education plans (IEPs) and implementing positive behavior support strategies. Committed to fostering student growth and collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.

Work History

Special Education Teacher

16 Years
Santee School District | 08.2010 - Current
  • Implemented evidence-based teaching strategies for students with varying disabilities.
  • Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) to address diverse student needs.
  • Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student support services.
  • Mentored new special education teachers in classroom management techniques and compliance standards.
  • Managed 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.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Scheduled and Facilitated IEP meetings

Special Education Teacher

5 Years 10 Months
Holtivlle Unified School District | 08.2004 - 06.2010

Refer to various tasks and responsibilities listed above.

Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) to address diverse student needs and learning styles.

Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and academic growth.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adapt interventions as necessary.

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching

National University | La Jolla, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

San Diego State University | Calexico

Skills

IEP development
Differentiated instruction
Assessment strategies
Small group instruction
Co-teaching experience
Classroom management
Behavioral interventions
De-escalation techniques
Trained in CPI
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Student records management
Parent communication

Certification

Education Specialist Instruction Credential

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Santee School District
08.2010 - CurrentRead More

Special Education Teacher

Holtivlle Unified School District
08.2004 - 06.2010Read More

National University

Master of Arts from Teaching
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San Diego State University

Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Studies
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Jera Fusi