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Jessica OBrien

Windsor Locks

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Teacher with strong collaboration skills and a focus on student advocacy. Proven expertise in IEP implementation and functional behavior assessments, driving positive educational outcomes for diverse learners.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
Springfield
08.2013 - Current
  • Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to support student engagement.
  • Provided instruction in core subjects using adaptive teaching methods.
  • Trained and mentored new teachers on special education best practices.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.

Intensive Autism Teacher

Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
Springfield
08.2013 - Current

  • Collaborated with other teachers and therapists to ensure that educational objectives were met.
  • Conducted home visits to observe the home environment for further understanding of each student's needs.
  • Provided crisis intervention when needed and worked closely with school counselors and psychologists.
  • Created a positive learning environment by using strategies such as reinforcement, natural consequences, redirection, and modeling appropriate behaviors.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

Springfield College
Springfield, Massachusetts, MA
05-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA
05-2007

Skills

  • Collaboration skills
  • Special education regulations
  • Student advocacy
  • IEP and BIP implementation
  • Visual supports
  • Functional behavior assessment
  • Individualized education plans
  • Data analysis skills

Certification

Academic: Teacher, Moderate Disabilities, PreK-8, Professional

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
08.2013 - Current

Intensive Autism Teacher

Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
08.2013 - Current

Master of Arts - Special Education

Springfield College

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Westfield State University

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