Jessica Staff
Ocala,United States
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inclusion Teacher
Marion County School Board
Ocala, FL
02.2021 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBIS) to decrease classroom disruption by 75%
Foster Care Specialist
Kids Central Inc.
Wildwood, FL
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with case managers from five counties as well as community partners to deliver effective treatment and case management
- Facilitated staffing with foster parents and case managers to minimize placement disruption by 10% monthly.
- Assisted families in developing problem-solving and coping skills by providing counseling and referring to appropriate community agencies.
Child Protective Investigator
Department Of Children And Family Services
Ocala, FL
02.2017 - 10.2018
- Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
- Interviewed children, members of families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case.
- Documented all relevant information by filling out forms and completing case reports.
- Devised and implemented safety plans for children suspected as victims of abuse or neglect.
- Efficiently managed caseload of 10-25 cases with less than 10% of cases being reopened.
Teacher
Marion County School Board
Ocala, FL
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Webster University
St Louis, MO03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL09.2015
Skills
- Student records management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Child development
- Middle school education
Certification
- ESE K-12, Florida Department of Education
- Youth mental health first aid
Affiliations
American Counseling Association
Timeline
Inclusion Teacher
Marion County School Board
02.2021 - Current
Foster Care Specialist
Kids Central Inc.
11.2018 - 09.2019
Child Protective Investigator
Department Of Children And Family Services
02.2017 - 10.2018
Teacher
Marion County School Board
08.2014 - 12.2016
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Leo University