Jessica Farmer
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Compassionate and organized education professional with experience supporting students in general and special education settings. Strengths include classroom instruction, visual schedule use, and ABA-informed support. Focused on creating safe, structured classrooms that help students succeed.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Spotsylvania County Schools
Spotsylvania, Virginia
08.2025 - Current
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher lesson plans.
- Ensured safe, orderly learning environment throughout the school day to facilitate effective instruction.
- Promoted positive classroom behavior by implementing school discipline expectations.
- Supervised students during instructional transitions and hallway movement to ensure safety and order.
- Communicated with teachers, staff, and administrators about classroom updates.
Autism Paraprofessional
Spotsylvania County Schools
Spotsylvania, Virginia
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis principles when working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
- Helped students build communication skills through modeling and structured practice.
- Used visual schedules and prompts to guide student participation in activities.
- Supported autism students with classroom routines and daily transitions at Spotsylvania County Schools.
Education
Associate of Arts - American Sign Language
J Sergent Reynolds
Richmond, VA02-2014
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Germanna Community College
Spotsylvania, VA06-2013
Skills
- Classroom teaching
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Student monitoring
- Applied behavior analysis
- Visual schedule implementation
- IEP support
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Spotsylvania County Schools
08.2025 - Current
Autism Paraprofessional
Spotsylvania County Schools
08.2015 - 12.2016
Associate of Arts - American Sign Language
J Sergent Reynolds
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Germanna Community College