JESSICA GLOVER
El Paso,TX
Summary
Certified Early Childhood/ Special Education Teacher that is committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support for each individual childs needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Modified, developed, and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons for the general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies while collaborating with my general education co-teacher.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS) while establishing a safe play environment for students.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Developed data-taking mechanisms and analysis to drive instruction and monitor student progress.
Self Contained Special Education Teacher
Blue Ride Elementary School
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Taught 9 Kindergarten- 3 grade students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Creating and conducting all activities for two 3rd grade students’ Georgia Alternative Assessments (GAA).
- Planning and participating in Community Based Instruction for 25 students.
- Conducting Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA), and then completing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
- Collaborating with all grade to insure my students are included in regular grade level activities.
- Taught life skills to students with disabilities, including but not limited to: cooking, cleaning, folding clothes, matching socks, vacuuming, etc.
Special Education Teacher, Resource
Blue Ridge Elementary
07.2015 - 03.2016
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments to deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to arange of neurodiverse students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs for all students on my caseload.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' needs and progress.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies and progress on individualized goals.
- Taught 1st grade, 3rd and 5th Grade Wilson Foundations Reading, 5th Grade Math U See, as well as Co-Teaching1st grade Math, Social Studies, and Science.
- Created interactive, creative lessons that align with both, state standards and individual IEP’s while collaborating with my 1st grade Co- Teacher in order to create lesson plans for our inclusion classroom.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Long Term Substitute Teacher, Resource Classroom
Knox Elementary School
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Created a classroom management plan that were both effective for both my students and I.
- Taught 3rd grade Language Arts and Math, 4th grade Reading and Math, and 5th grade Math by delivering interactive, creative lessons that align with both, state standards and individual IEP’s.
- Collaborated with other grade levels in order to create lesson plans that align with the students regular education classrooms.
- Small Group Testing for the Georgia Milestones
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
Long Term Substitute, Kindergarten
Indian Knoll Elementary
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Followed classroom management procedures created by the teacher, as well as created procedures that were effective for the students and I together
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Parent/teacher conferences
- Helped organize/ attend field trip for our grade level.
- Taking running records and many different assessments, including completing GKIDs assessments and entering scores.
Education
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA05.2014
Skills
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Student Learning Support
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- Special Needs Support
Timeline
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center
08.2021 - 04.2022
Self Contained Special Education Teacher
Blue Ride Elementary School
03.2016 - 07.2017
Special Education Teacher, Resource
Blue Ridge Elementary
07.2015 - 03.2016
Long Term Substitute Teacher, Resource Classroom
Knox Elementary School
12.2014 - 06.2015
Long Term Substitute, Kindergarten
Indian Knoll Elementary
08.2014 - 11.2014
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
University of North Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of North Georgia
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