Jesse Ake
Marina Del Rey,CA
Summary
A dedicated and innovative professional with a decade of experience in a single organization, I have significantly contributed to enhancing academic excellence within the charter school system, surpassing organizational objectives. My strong presentation and leadership abilities, along with effective communication skills, have been key to my success.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Great Hearts Academies
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Improved reading comprehension among students with learning disabilities by designing and delivering targeted literacy activities.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Case Manager
Acuity International
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and selfsufficiency.
- Fostered open lines of communication with clients'' families and support networks, involving them in the case management process as appropriate.
- Advocated for clients in legal settings, ensuring their rights were protected and voices heard.
- Developed resource directory for clients, simplifying their search for essential services.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
Education
Bachelor Of Business Administration And Management - Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2022
Associate Of Fine Arts - Drawing
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ01.2011
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Lesson planning
- Data management
- Inclusion strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Parent communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Instructional strategies
- De-escalation techniques
- Special education
- Parent communications
- Social skills development
- Behavior intervention plans
- Literacy intervention
- Behavior modifications
- Student support
- Curriculum adjustments
- Progress evaluations
- Student records management
- Functional behavior assessment
- Instructional adaptation
- Behavior modification
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Assessment strategies
- Mathematics intervention
- Sensory integration
- Motor skills development
- Material selection
- Data collection
- IEP implementation
- Autism spectrum
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Evidence-based assessment
- MS office proficient
- IEP development
- Individualized instruction
- Time management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Case Manager
Acuity International
03.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Great Hearts Academies
Bachelor Of Business Administration And Management - Management
Grand Canyon University
Associate Of Fine Arts - Drawing
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
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