Jill Copeland Penland
Sevierville,TN
Summary
Special education teacher with 15 years of experience in intervention, inclusion, and contained developmental classrooms, across a variety of grade levels. Coordinates and collaborates well with various teachers and specialists in order to best support learners academically and behaviorally. Extensive knowledge of special education intervention programs due to providing intervention services to students since the 2016 mandated RTI roll-out. Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and an eagerness to create solutions when opportunities arise for improvement and progress.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Sevier County Board Of Education
08.2013 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Sevier County Board Of Education
05.2009 - 05.2013
- Served as a liaison between general education teachers and special education professionals, fostering collaborative relationships that benefitted all students involved.
- Provided necessary accommodations for testing situations, ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education, Modified And Comprehensive K-12
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Maryville College
Maryville, TN05.2008
Skills
- Attended trainings for Corrective Reading, Transmath, and Inside Algebra
- Lead intervention lessons for students from 4th-12th grade
- In the 2020-2021 school year, used Google Classroom and Google Meet to facilitate students in intervention while distance learning
- Prior to current legislation, independently identified supplemental materials and used them to enrich student’s intervention time
- Collaborated with administration, guidance department, and general education teachers to determine pull-out intervention schedules for students
- Utilized Aimsweb Plus software for data collection purposes
- General knowledge of Google Suites, particularly the following applications: Drive, Classroom, Forms, Sheets, Docs, Gmail, and Calendar
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Sevier County Board Of Education
08.2013 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Sevier County Board Of Education
05.2009 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Special Education, Modified And Comprehensive K-12
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Maryville College
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