Jessica H. Macias
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
With a proven track record at Kern High School District, I excel in fostering academic and social growth in students with disabilities through innovative IEP goals and inclusive classroom environments. My expertise in data management and exceptional communication skills have significantly improved behavioral outcomes. I am a compassionate Special Education Teacher with experience in addressing moderate needs. Skilled in creating personalized lesson plans, implementing behavioral management techniques and adapting to individual learning styles. Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Made significant impact on learner outcomes through innovative instructional strategies and supportive classroom environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs
Kern High School District
Bakersfield, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Lead weekly PLC meetings with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans, modeling, and facilitating techniques.with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Led students on community-based instruction field trips to develop life skills and education.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
Case Manager
Aspiranet
Bakersfield, CA
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided case management and supportive housing services directly to foster youth who are transitioning into young adulthood from ages 18 to 21.
- Identified strengths and needs that support the development and implementation of a service plan, which helped with goal-setting, personal growth, employment services, education, budgeting, secondary education, and forward-thinking strategies.
- Provided weekly case contact and support to assess program compliance, regulatory standards, and progress.
- Collaborated with the court, law enforcement, and community providers.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
Restorative Classroom Teacher, Mild/Special Education Teacher
Bakersfield City School District
Bakersfield, CA
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Created a classroom environment that was conducive to effective learning, behavior, and social skills objectives.
- Improved behaviors by 40% through modeling, role-playing, and other effective strategies, including the use of Planned Teaching, Effective Praise, Corrective Teaching, De-escalation, and Contingency-Based Reinforcement.
- Conducted weekly meetings with paraprofessionals to foster a positive work environment, such as discussing student engagement projects, strengthening the existing classroom management system, addressing issues that could be successfully resolved, and establishing realistic learning and behavioral goals for the month.
- Facilitated positive and proactive communication between families and educational staff.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Behavioral Intervention Specialist
Bakersfield City School District
Bakersfield, CA
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Identification of students in need of school site-based intervention services is based on the function of student behavior and related factors impinging on student behavior, including factors in the home, school, and community.
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and staff to establish goals for students in the intervention program.
- Produced special programs, events, and workshops such as Loving Solutions, Parent Project, and Parent University to inform and better involve parents.
Foster Youth Counselor
County Of Kern, CPS
Bakersfield, CA
03.2008 - 05.2014
- Provided care and well-being of foster children temporarily placed into protective custody at Jamison Children's Center.
- Performed a role as an Intake Specialist, which facilitated the process of new residents daily.
- This included making assessments of the child's behavioral and mental health, processing documentation to Kern County Juvenile Court and Kern County Child Welfare Social Services Workers, and preparing children to stay in the facility.
- Established a great rapport and interacted with the residents of the facility.
- Successfully worked with other staff members to ensure children's welfare, safety, and all of their needs were met.
- Performed one-on-one with children to help address behavioral issues stemming from trauma incurred throughout the process of removal from their families.
- Managed to examine the behaviors of children through a trauma-informed lens.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Point Loma Nazarene University
Bakersfield, CA01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Child, Adolescent, And Family Students
California State University - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA06.2012
Skills
- Special education
- Autism spectrum
- Organizational leadership
- Child development
- Social skills development
- Lesson planning
- Communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Excellent classroom management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Professional learning collaboration
- Positive relationship building
- Data management
Certification
- Motivational Interviewing Training (MI), Kern Probation Department
- Transition to Independence Process (TIP) Model, Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
- Trauma-Informed training "Building Resilience and Understanding the Social and Emotional Impact of Child Trauma"
- Restorative Justice Practices, BCSD
- Parent Project and Loving Solutions Facilitator Certified, Ralph "Bud" Fry
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Pro-Act Certified, KHSD
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter clearance
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs
Kern High School District
01.2020 - Current
Case Manager
Aspiranet
11.2018 - 01.2020
Restorative Classroom Teacher, Mild/Special Education Teacher
Bakersfield City School District
07.2016 - 07.2018
Behavioral Intervention Specialist
Bakersfield City School District
05.2014 - 07.2016
Foster Youth Counselor
County Of Kern, CPS
03.2008 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - Special Education
Point Loma Nazarene University
Bachelor of Arts - Child, Adolescent, And Family Students
California State University - Bakersfield
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