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Jessica Manko

Jessica Manko

Teacher
Waterford,MI

Summary

Friendly and energetic Early Childhood Special Education Teacher with 18 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher

Detroit Public Schools Community District
Detroit, MI
09.2016 - Current

As an ECSE PreK Teacher, I have been responsible for helping 3 and 4-year-old children learn basic skills in early literacy, math, and science. I also teach them proper social skills needed to function properly both in and out of the classroom.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) PreK Teacher

Detroit Public Schools Community District
Detroit, MI
10.2009 - 06.2016
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

ECSE Teacher 5-7 Year-old Teacher

Detroit Public Schools Community District
Detroit, MI
09.2009 - 10.2009
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

POHI PreK Teacher

Detroit Public Schools Community District
Detroit, MI
09.2005 - 06.2009
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Planned and implemented lessons for young children with Physical Impairments and Other Health Impairments who were in an Inclusionary PreK classroom with their General Education peers. I designed and implemented lessons that help them achieve their individualized goals, plus help them interact and have the same educational experiences as the general education students.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.

Head Start Preschool Teacher

Detroit Public Schools Community District
Detroit, MI
09.2003 - 06.2005
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
09.1994 - 12.2000

Master of Education - Special Education

Oakland University
Rochester, MI
09.2005 - 04.2010

High School Diploma -

Clarence M. Kimball High School
Royal Oak, MI
09.1989 - 06.1993

Skills

Early Childhood Teaching Experience

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Timeline

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher

Detroit Public Schools Community District
09.2016 - Current

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) PreK Teacher

Detroit Public Schools Community District
10.2009 - 06.2016

ECSE Teacher 5-7 Year-old Teacher

Detroit Public Schools Community District
09.2009 - 10.2009

POHI PreK Teacher

Detroit Public Schools Community District
09.2005 - 06.2009

Master of Education - Special Education

Oakland University
09.2005 - 04.2010

Head Start Preschool Teacher

Detroit Public Schools Community District
09.2003 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Wayne State University
09.1994 - 12.2000

High School Diploma -

Clarence M. Kimball High School
09.1989 - 06.1993
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