Jessica Fogerty
Galesburg,IL
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia, functional, and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic and functional achievement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Skills Special Education Teacher
Knox Warren Special Education District
Galesburg, IL
08.2018 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Cross Catagorical Special Education Teacher
Knoxville CUSD 202 District
Knoxville, IL
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - K-12 Special Education LBS1
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12.2017
Associate of Arts -
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL05.2015
High School Diploma -
Knoxville High School
Knoxville, IL05.2014
Skills
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Classroom Management
- Motivating Students
- Positive Learning Environment
- Building Positive Rapport with Students and Staff
- Parent Relationship Management
- Creating Accomodations and Modifications Based off of Student Need
CPI Trained (Crisis Prevention)
CPI is nonviolent crisis intervention training designed to teach best practices for managing difficult situations and disruptive behaviors.
Timeline
Life Skills Special Education Teacher
Knox Warren Special Education District
08.2018 - Current
Cross Catagorical Special Education Teacher
Knoxville CUSD 202 District
12.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - K-12 Special Education LBS1
Illinois State University
Associate of Arts -
Carl Sandburg College
High School Diploma -
Knoxville High School
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