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Jessika Crance

Clifton Forge,VA

Summary

Distinguished Special Education professional with extensive experience at Rockbridge County Public Schools, adept in life skills instruction and interagency collaboration. Excelled in fostering student independence and coordinating community resources, significantly enhancing post-high school transitions. Renowned for innovative teaching strategies and effective parent engagement, ensuring comprehensive support and progress for neurodiverse students.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Transition Coordinator

Rockbridge County High School
08.2023 - Current

Assist students with IEPS with transitioning from the high school setting to adult life.

Special Education Teacher

Rockbridge County Public Schools
08.2006 - Current
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Student Council Faculty Advisor
  • Senior Class Head Sponsor

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Radford University
Radford, VA
05-2007

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Radford University
Radford, VA
05-2003

Skills

  • Community resource coordination
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Life Skills Instruction
  • Service Coordination
  • Communication Strategies
  • Vocational Training
  • Employment assistance
  • Parent engagement
  • Collaborative planning
  • Interagency collaboration
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Social Skills Development

Timeline

Special Education Transition Coordinator

Rockbridge County High School
08.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Rockbridge County Public Schools
08.2006 - Current

Master of Science - Special Education

Radford University

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Radford University
Jessika Crance