JILL FRYER
St. Charles,Missouri
Summary
Dedicated education professional with extensive experience designing and implementing individualized education plans. Proven ability to create a positive learning environment that is tailored to the needs of each student. Seeking to utilize excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments.
Overview
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1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Special School District
08.2008 - 06.2025
- Design lessons based on data and student interest
- Lesson plans aligned with Missouri Early Learning Standards
- Ongoing data collection on student IEP goals
- Collaborate with staff, paraprofessionals, and therapists in my classroom for lesson design and student success
- Conducts initial and annual IEPs meeting all compliance guidelines and timelines
- Maintains student records and performs all mandatory paperwork in timely manner
- Conducts daily Applied Behavior Analysis for specific students
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER, EARLY INTERVENTION
Parkway School District
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Taught in a RTI program that was to reduce the number of students who may qualify for special education services in the future by building language and background knowledge
- Taught 8 at risk students in a free half day program while also supporting them in their morning kindergarten classrooms
- Performed on-going assessments to monitor progress and help guide instruction
- Assessments included language, math, letter identification and concepts about print
- Co-taught with three kindergarten teachers for morning sessions
- Collaborated with teachers for reporting student progress, parent teacher conferences and instruction
- Instruction and curriculum focused heavily on language, literacy, math, and hands on activities to provide developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for students in early intervention.
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER/PARENT EDUCATOR
Ferguson Florissant School District
08.2000 - 07.2004
- Taught preschool classes and conducted home visits for 3-5 year olds
- Created and developed age appropriate curriculum, used a variety of teaching methods including hands on activities, large/small groups, centers and cooperative learning
- Co-taught one year in an inclusive classroom with an early childhood special education teacher
- Conducted home visits using Parents As Teachers curriculum.
RESOURCE TEACHER
Special School District
08.1999 - 06.2000
- Educated K-5 students with IEPs in the resource classroom
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to plan modifications, assignments, testing and student behavior
- Used a variety of teaching strategies to help students with their learning goals.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
St. Louis Public Schools
08.1996 - 07.1999
- Taught high school aged students in a self contained school
- Curriculum consisted of daily living skills, functional curriculum, job training and accessing the community via public transportation
- Taught and supervised students at a job worksite
- Searched for job opportunities and resources for students and families to access upon completing the program.
Education
MASTER OF ART IN TEACHING - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Webster University
St. Louis, MO05-2001
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL12-1994
Skills
- Creativity and Innovation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Inclusive Teaching Practices
- Multicultural Awareness
- Positive Reinforcement Techniques
Certification
- Mild/Mod Learning Disabilities K-12
- Mild/Mod Mental Handicapped K-12
- Mild/Mod Behavior Disorder K-12
- Early Childhood Special Education B-3
- Elementary Education 1-6
- Early Childhood Special Education B-3
All certification areas are Career CPC level.
Timeline
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Special School District
08.2008 - 06.2025
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER, EARLY INTERVENTION
Parkway School District
08.2007 - 06.2008
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER/PARENT EDUCATOR
Ferguson Florissant School District
08.2000 - 07.2004
RESOURCE TEACHER
Special School District
08.1999 - 06.2000
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
St. Louis Public Schools
08.1996 - 07.1999
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University
MASTER OF ART IN TEACHING - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Webster University