Jill Rapine
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic and empathetic educator who is passionate about teaching and advocating for children with high needs and their right to access their education, autonomy and inclusivity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-2 Autism Focused Extensive Support Needs Classroom Teacher
Grattan Elementary
2022.08 - 2023.12
- Write and carry out culturally relevant and robust lessons/ lesson plans
- Manage and provide supports/interventions for a wide array of extensive behaviors/needs (elopement, physical aggression, climbing, etc.)
- Support in personal hygiene needs of all students (feeding, toileting, etc.)
- Plan and lead engaging field trips including gen ed peer buddies
- Manage team of 5-6 paraeducators (scheduling, expectations, training, ongoing education, etc.)
- Manage and lead additional para PD's and other educational practices
- Manage case manager responsiblities for scheduling, writing and facilitating of IEP meetings and paperwork
- Communicate weekly with families 1:1/group regarding student progress, behaviors, concerns/needs, updates etc.
- Collaborate with ggen ed teachers regarding mainstreaming and reverse mainstreaming opportunities to create beneficial inclusive practices
- Collaborate with BCBA, OT, SLP regarding student/classroom need and relevant interventions
- Helped spearhead large shift in school site's SPED program to a learning center approach amid staffing challenges
Inclusion Instructional Aide and Student Teaching
Oxford Elementary
2022.01 - 2022.04
- Individually support 3 first grade students in 1:1 model for various time blocks throughout school day
- Manage large spectrum of behaviors from mild to intensive with help of behavior supports
- Facilitate and lead targeted individual and small group work pull out sessions with 3 focus students
- Collect and manage data for corresponding focus students
- Collaborate with Gen Ed and inclusion teacher regarding student instruction, support needs and modifications
Fieldwork Experience
Commodore Sloat Elementary
2021.09 - 2021.12
- Support 3-4 students with IEPs in their designated general education placements
- Manage variety of behaviors both in and out of class with assistance of behavior supports
- Lead 1:1 and small group pull outs with 3-4 focus students
- Facilitate inclusive opportunities where students with IEPs can work alongside peers both socially and academically
Paraeducator
Alvarado Elementary
2021.05 - 2021.12
- Paraeducator in moderate to severe, mainly autism-based, K-2 classroom
- Experienced working with medically fragile and visually impaired students
- Familiar with using wheelchairs and standers for students
- Manage variety of behaviors (eloping, aggression, etc.)
- Responsible for personal care for all students (toileting, feeding, etc.)
- Familiar with using AAC devices, PECS, etc.
Autism Specialist Para
Bollinger Canyon Elementary
2019.08 - 2021.02
- Paraeducator in a high needs, culturally diverse, 3rd-5th grade special day class
- Worked on basic skills and IEP goals, running 2:1 and 1:1 goal sessions with designated students
- Maintained student records documenting progress in academics and behavior per IEP
- Managed wide varieties of behaviors from mild to severe, self-injurious, aggressive, etc.
- Responsible for personal care when required such as toileting, feeding, etc.
- Facilitated whole class instruction and implementation of curriculum daily during academic blocks
- Had effective, courteous communication with staff, parents/guardians and families
- Collaborated with behavior team, SLP's and OT as well as respective gen-ed teachers
- Knowledge and capability to navigate AAC devices
Reading Tutor
Kay Kim
2019.07 - 2019.08
- Tutored two English learners (kindergarten and 2nd grade) focusing on increasing reading fluency
PSU Practicum
Ainsworth/Sunnyside Environmental Elementary
2018.04 - 2019.04
- Assisted in kindergarten, 1st-2nd blend and 3rd grade classrooms
- Managed behaviors, prepared behavior and lesson plans, facilitated classroom and small group activities, and provided 1:1 tutoring for academic support and English learners
PSU Senior Capstone
Mount Hood Kiwanis Camp for Adults and Children with Disabilities
2018.07 - 2018.07
- Two-week immersive program working 1:1 and 2:1 with campers of varying disabilities
- Provided personal care support (toileting, bathing, feeding, dressing, etc.)
- Served under staff counselors utilizing teamwork and communication skills to support campers, staff and fellow counselors through variety of camp activities
Caregiver for Autistic Boy
Amy Bona
2014.07 - 2017.09
- Managed ABA and Occupational Therapy (OT), school, behavior and personal care
- Received th 2015 “Make a Difference Award” from the San Francisco East Bay/Tri-Valley SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area) “Awarded to those who have gone above and beyond to make a difference in the life of a special child.”
Education
Masters of Art - Special Education- Extensive Support Needs
San Francisco State University (SFSU)
San Francisco, CA05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Child, Youth and Family Studies
Portland State University (PSU)
Portland, OR06.2019
Skills
- Intuitive, Compassionate, Reliable, Hardworking
- Attentive and responsive to students' behaviors/needs
- Experienced and equipped in intensive behavior management
- Experienced and knowledgeable in AAC device use
- Equipped at IEP case management
- Equipped at effectively managing large teams of adults
- Effective communicator and collaborator with colleagues, team members and families
- Passionate about working with children with high needs
- Passionate about inclusive practices
References
- Cate Walter, Principal, Grattan Elementary, San Francisco, CA, walterc@sfusd.edu, (415) 377-2639
- Eisa Al-Shamma, 3rd-5th Extensive Supports Needs, Autism Focused Teacher, Grattan Elementary, San Francisco, CA, al-shammae@sfusd.edu, (760) 587-8634
- Kari Pitera, Behavior Analyst (BCBA), SFUSD, San Francisco, CA, piterak@sfusd.edu, (415) 225-6387
Certification
California Educational Specialist Credential: Extensive Support Needs
Timeline
K-2 Autism Focused Extensive Support Needs Classroom Teacher
Grattan Elementary
2022.08 - 2023.12
Inclusion Instructional Aide and Student Teaching
Oxford Elementary
2022.01 - 2022.04
Fieldwork Experience
Commodore Sloat Elementary
2021.09 - 2021.12
Paraeducator
Alvarado Elementary
2021.05 - 2021.12
Autism Specialist Para
Bollinger Canyon Elementary
2019.08 - 2021.02
Reading Tutor
Kay Kim
2019.07 - 2019.08
PSU Senior Capstone
Mount Hood Kiwanis Camp for Adults and Children with Disabilities
2018.07 - 2018.07
PSU Practicum
Ainsworth/Sunnyside Environmental Elementary
2018.04 - 2019.04
Caregiver for Autistic Boy
Amy Bona
2014.07 - 2017.09
Masters of Art - Special Education- Extensive Support Needs
San Francisco State University (SFSU)
Bachelor of Science - Child, Youth and Family Studies
Portland State University (PSU)
California Educational Specialist Credential: Extensive Support Needs
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