Jessica Spradlin
Logan,UT
Summary
Dedicated early childhood special educator with skills in Applied Behavior Analysis, trauma informed care, evidence based practices, fostering a positive classroom environment, and behavior management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Bear River Head Start
Hyde Park, UT
01.2024 - Current
- Supported classroom activities and curriculum implementation to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Conducted developmental screeners to students to track current levels of development.
- Assisted lead teacher in managing student behavior and fostering a positive classroom environment.
- Planned and implemented behavior intervention plans
- Implemented Individualized Education Plans to assist students in making progress towards their goals.
Special Education Student Teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Hyrum, UT
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Collaborated to craft and execute tailored education plans to address diverse student needs.
- Created curriculum aligned lesson plans tailored to meet students individual IEP goals
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom engagement.
- Collaborated with special education team to analyze daily data, facilitating adjustments to instructional strategies.
- Designed and implemented instructional strategies for diverse group sizes to enhance individual learning outcomes.
Undergraduate Teaching Fellow
Utah State University, USU
Logan, UT
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with my professors to assist in improving the course content and assignments
- Created study materials and resources to support diverse learning styles and academic needs.
- Evaluated student work and provided constructive feedback to guide improvement and mastery of subject matter.
Lead Infant Teacher
Doodlebug Academy
Smithfield, UT
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance infant learning experiences.
- Supervised care of medically complex infants to ensure quality care and correct implementation of their health plans
- Communicated with parents daily to support child development and address individual needs.
- Trained junior teachers, fostering professional growth and effective teaching strategies.
Peer Mentor
Aggies Elevated
Logan, UT
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Mentored students with disabilities in academic and personal development in their transition to college
- Developed individualized learning plans to address diverse student needs and enhance engagement.
- Facilitated weekly meetings on study skills, time management, and stress reduction strategies with students with disabilities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Utah State University
Logan, UT05-2026
Certification
- Child Development Associates (CDA)
- CPR/First Aid certified
Timeline
Special Education Student Teacher
Lincoln Elementary
01.2026 - 04.2026
Undergraduate Teaching Fellow
Utah State University, USU
08.2025 - 12.2025
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Bear River Head Start
01.2024 - Current
Lead Infant Teacher
Doodlebug Academy
06.2022 - 12.2023
Peer Mentor
Aggies Elevated
08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Utah State University