Jessica Gonzalez
Clermont,FL
Summary
Successful at assisting students with varied learning needs across the spectrum. Proficient in finding appropriate interventions that are conducive to the students emotional, and behavioral well being. Motivational and positive approach to academics.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE K-12 Teacher and Educational Therapist
Illuminations Academy
Oakland, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Applied techniques that addressed learning needs of memory, cognition, academics, and perception.
- Orton-Gillingham derived techniques to improve students with spelling, reading, and writing disabilities.
- Created curriculum conducive to needs of student's learning style.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions in class and for therapy sessions.
- Conferenced with parents to create educational plan that would meet needs of their students.
- Effectively maintained caseload of 4 students, with 2 sessions per week using educational therapy, and taught special needs students in combined class of second and third grade for ELA, Writing, and Social Studies.
- Worked on behavioral modifications with students to assist with self-regulation and self-advocacy in and out of classroom.
ESE Instructor K-12
Osceola County School District
Saint Cloud , FL
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Was hired as one-to-one teacher for student with intellectual disabilities in high school setting.
- Taught all subjects of ELA, History, Science, Math, and SEL.
- Attended professional Development weekly as team to improve pedagogy within classroom.
- Developed all curriculum to fit learning needs of student.
- Created materials for task analysis during life lab activities.
- Wrote IEP for student to ensure appropriate academic goals for preceding school year.
Education
Educational Therapist Level 1
National Institute For Learning Development (NILD)
Norfolk, VA08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-12, Elementary Education K-6
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2020
Skills
- Identifying learning needs through WISC-V
- Intervention Services for students with SLD
- Curriculum Development for ESE students
- Some Spanish
Certification
ESE Certified K-12
Elementary Ed Certified K-6
Reading Endorsement
Currently working on ESOL endorsement
Level 1 Certified Educational Therapist with the NILD
Currently pursuing Equipping Minds Cognitive Therapist Certification level 1 and 2
Timeline
ESE K-12 Teacher and Educational Therapist
Illuminations Academy
08.2021 - Current
ESE Instructor K-12
Osceola County School District
01.2021 - 08.2021
Educational Therapist Level 1
National Institute For Learning Development (NILD)
Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-12, Elementary Education K-6
Western Governors University