Jill Holleran

• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
• Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
• Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
• Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
• Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
• Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, improving overall classroom performance in standardized tests.

• Achieved higher student engagement by implementing diverse teaching methods and strategies.
• Boosted students' reading comprehension skills through targeted interventions and assessments.

• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.

• Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
• Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
• Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
• Conducted small group instruction focusing on specific skill areas, allowing for targeted remediation efforts within the classroom setting.

• 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.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.

Special Education Teacher at a Residential Facility for Student with Severe behavior/emotional challengers.

Behavior Management, de-escalation techniques, supervision of classroom child care workers, academic instruction for students ages 3.5-10 years old.

• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
• Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students had equal opportunities to succeed.
• Organized extracurricular activities for students, fostering teamwork and social skills while broadening interests outside the traditional curriculum.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Provided targeted remediation in reading comprehension and math skills, resulting in marked improvements in standardized test scores among special education students.