JESSICA BELL GAUT
Jacksonville,Florida
Summary
Experienced Instructor and Curriculum Writer offering more than eleven years of experience designing, facilitating, and reflecting upon instructional practices for exceptional learners in the secondary English classroom. Accomplished in competency-based pedagogy, instructional design, content creation, and student-centered learning. Advocate for access to quality instruction, inclusion, and equity for learners of all backgrounds and abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Educator certifications
1
1
Master's degree
Work History
Special Education Department Chair
East Central High School
San Antonio , Texas
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Designed and implemented successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Provided leadership training to colleagues on supporting students with varying exceptionalities.
- Developed user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to educator needs.
- Created top-quality training manuals and materials addressing the needs of special educators.
- Spearheaded departmental collaboration through various means of digital media.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures.
- Managed department budget to support educational programs and curriculum.
Special Education English Teacher
East Central High School
San Antonio , Texas
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve the objectives of each English and reading course.
- Designed and used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Collaborated with co-teachers and design teams to review data, assess needs, and design units.
Special Education Case Manager
East Central High School
San Antonio , Texas
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Liaised with teachers to develop Individualized Education Programs to provide quality education for students with disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Evaluated IEP for compliance with state and federal requirements regulations and rectified non-compliance issues immediately.
- Maintained program files, records, databases, and websites to gather research and prepare and submit Individualized Education Plans.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet the needs of students with IEPs.
- Monitored student progress and reviewed and revised IEP to meet emerging student needs.
Co-Lead
East Central High School
San Antonio , United States
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted Tier I Behavior team meetings to support the implementation of positive behavioral supports campus-wide.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Identified student behavioral objectives of East Central High School by analyzing feedback, observing classrooms, and collecting surveys.
School Leadership Team Member
East Central High School
San Antonio , Texas
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with school leaders to generate solutions for school improvement.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
English Curriculum Design Team
East Central High School
San Antonio , United States
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with English department leaders to design curriculum and assessments.
- Collaborated with English department colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in the evaluation and revision of assessments and proficiency scales in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Provided subject matter expertise for English and materials, and lesson plans.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in the development of course content.
Professional Development Facilitator
Killeen Independent School District
Kileen , Texas
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Coordinated State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing workshop for educators to better understand the assessed curriculum and for them to differentiate between readiness and supporting standards.
- Provided training for the integration of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
Special Education ELAR Resource Teacher & Case Manager
Harker Heights High School
Harker Heights , Texas
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Drafted Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
- Openly communicated with staff and personnel to implement IEP accommodations.
- Wrote modified curriculum and resources for at-risk students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Collaborated with caseload students and parents in drafting IEPs and goals.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Implemented regular student-data sessions for student self-reflection.
- Participated in professional growth programs to support special education improvement efforts.
High School English Teacher
Harker Heights High School, English Language Arts
Harker Heights , Texas
08.2011 - 05.2016
- Designed units and lessons for English special education, on-level, and Pre-AP classes.
- Employed response-to-intervention strategies for student success.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Collaborated, planned, and compared data with colleagues to improve instruction.
- Integrated educational technology into the classroom for student engagement.
- Facilitated professional development sessions for teachers.
- Organized structured tutorials for remediation and enrichment.
Mentor Teacher
Harker Heights High School
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Mentored new teachers in foundational and high-yield methods of instruction.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Angelo State University
San Angelo, Texas08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Government-Minors in English & Journalism
Angelo State University
San Angelo, Texas12.2009
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- E-Learning Platforms
- Constructive Feedback
- Google Drive
- Lesson Design
- Teacher Support
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the year, East Central High School, 2020-2021
- Value Award for Exceptional Teamwork, East Central High School, Fall 2019
- Compassionate Educator Award, East Central High School, Spring 2020
- Teacher of the year nominee, Harker Heights High School, 2014-2015
Affiliations
Compassion & Integrity Training, Compassion San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
Additional Information
- AWARDS AND RECOGNITION , Teacher of the year, East Central High School 2020-2021 Value Award for Exceptional Teamwork, East Central High School Fall 2019 Compassionate Educator Award, East Central High School Spring 2020 Teacher of the year nominee, Harker Heights, High School 2014-2015
Certification
Texas Educator Certifications:
- English Language Arts & Reading (Grades 6-12)- 12/01/2017-11/30/2023
- Special Education (EC-12)- 12/01/2017-11/30/2023
Professional & Graduate-Level Courses
Learning Theories | Applied Research | Dysfunctional Behavior | Texts and Measurements in Education | Human Growth and Development | Curriculum Methodology & Trends | Effective Instruction and Assessment | Educational Law | Curriculum Development | Social and Cultural Influences in Learning | Public School Systems | Teaching Practicum | Comprehensive Program Review-Student Motivation | Disciplinary Literacy | Read-Write-Talk | Emergent Tree Positive Behavioral Support | Laying the Foundations for Pre-AP English | Leadership for Mentors | Planning with the ELL in Mind | Writing Goals and PLAAFP Alignments FIE | John Hattie’s Visible Learning Conference | Response to Intervention Conference | PLC at Work Conference | Assessing Needs of GT Students | Texas Adolescent Literacy Academy |AVID Summer Institute (Summer 2016 & 2017) | Compassion and Integrity Training (CIT) 2020- 2021 Cohort | STAAR Essay Scoring provided by Texas Education Agency | Figuring Out Figure 19
Timeline
Co-Lead
East Central High School
08.2020 - 05.2022
Special Education Department Chair
East Central High School
08.2019 - 05.2022
School Leadership Team Member
East Central High School
08.2019 - 05.2022
English Curriculum Design Team
East Central High School
06.2019 - 06.2021
Special Education English Teacher
East Central High School
08.2018 - 05.2022
Special Education Case Manager
East Central High School
08.2018 - 05.2022
Professional Development Facilitator
Killeen Independent School District
06.2016 - 01.2018
Special Education ELAR Resource Teacher & Case Manager
Harker Heights High School
01.2016 - 06.2018
Mentor Teacher
Harker Heights High School
08.2014 - 05.2018
High School English Teacher
Harker Heights High School, English Language Arts
08.2011 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Angelo State University
Bachelor of Arts - Government-Minors in English & Journalism
Angelo State University
Texas Educator Certifications:
- English Language Arts & Reading (Grades 6-12)- 12/01/2017-11/30/2023
- Special Education (EC-12)- 12/01/2017-11/30/2023
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