Jill Schaeffer
Sarasota,FL
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
About Time Sarasota Personalized Laser Design
2021.05 - Current
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
- Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
- Enhanced product awareness by taking pictures of new and available product offerings and posting to company's website and media accounts.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Parenting Coordinator
Self Employed Services
Sarasota , FL
2000.12 - Current
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Received and responded to parent requests via letters, emails, telephone calls and in-person interactions.
- Entered data, generated reports and produced tracking documents.
- Coached parents through day-to-day co-parenting and complex problems.
- Aided parents through regular communication and assistance.
- Managed filing systems for electronic and hard copy documents to keep organized records.
- Maintained master schedule and set up appointments.
- Resolved parent-related disputes through proactive communication.
- Devised and implemented improvements to reporting procedures.
- Oversaw scheduling logistics using industry expertise and independent judgment.
- Interpreted legal directives to define and document parenting exchange processes.
- Managed conference scheduling and travel arrangements for doctors visits, legal proceedings and child care.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Actively listened to parents, handled concerns quickly and deescalated major issues.
Educational Advocate
Self Employed Services
1999.09 - Current
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet student needs.
- Understand state and federal laws.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources as needed.
- Interpret reports and evaluations
- Advocate for appropriate classroom services, programs, and supports for students.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Increased youth participation in pro-social activities by 135% through collaboration with therapist assistants and community resources.
- Used interactive visuals and static worksheets to teach students with varying exceptionalities learning techniques.
- Collaborated in creation of tier three behavior intervention plans and adaptive classes for k-12 grade students.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Understand dispute and resolution process.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression
- Determined validity and reliability of data gathering methods.
Special Needs Educator
Sarasota County School Board
2009.01 - 2020.09
- Managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by adhering to individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Implemented and taught life skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as checkbook balancing and laundry.
Education
Education of Individuals in K-12 Special Education
University of South Florida
St. Petersburg, FLAssociate of Arts - Psychology
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton, FL12.2012
Skills
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Classroom Management
- Effective Communication
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Creating safe Learning Environment
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Educational Strategies
- Positive Learning Environment
- Creating Visual Displays
- Preparing Instructional Materials
Affiliations
National Association of Special Education Teachers
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
About Time Sarasota Personalized Laser Design
2021.05 - Current
Special Needs Educator
Sarasota County School Board
2009.01 - 2020.09
Parenting Coordinator
Self Employed Services
2000.12 - Current
Educational Advocate
Self Employed Services
1999.09 - Current
Education of Individuals in K-12 Special Education
University of South Florida
Associate of Arts - Psychology
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
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