Jessica Harper

Creator. Thinker. Learner. Teacher. Dedicated Special Education Teacher with nearly five years of experience and dual licensure in general and special education. Skilled in developing and monitoring IEP goals, designing behavior intervention plans, and collaborating with educational assistants, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support diverse learners. Proven ability to track student progress and adapt instruction to meet individual needs.

Peer Mentor Volunteer, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa — (August 2019 - May 2020)

• Supported two freshmen in their transition to college by providing personalized guidance and resources
• Provided information on campus life, academics, and personal development, addressing questions about classes and roommates

Gardening Teacher, Taking the Reins — (May 2018 -August 2018)

• Interned with non-profit organization called Taking The Reins in Los Angeles, California, gaining hands-on experience in educational programming.
• Educated girls aged 7-10 in the Cowgirl Corner program on gardening and environmental science, enhancing their understanding of sustainable practices

Teacher's Assistant, MUSE School — (September 2017 - February 2018)

• Collaborated closely with the teacher to enhance classroom activities and instructional effectiveness
• Facilitated project-based learning assignments for the entire class, promoting critical thinking and teamwork

STUNT Ranch Native Gardening Project - UCLA Graduate Program Collaboration

• Collaborated with UCLA graduate students to design and build 10 native garden beds at Stunt Ranch in Malibu Canyon, created to teach children about California native plants; beds continue to serve as an ongoing environmental learning resource for MUSE School.

PathFinders Website — Independent Project

• Designed and built a website featuring interviews with professionals discussing their career paths, created as a resource to help high school students explore options after graduation.