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Jodi Groessl

Jodi Groessl

Teacher
Muskegon,MI

Summary

Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom

Winter Sun Schoolhouse
Muskegon, Michigan
09.2009 - 09.2020

Developed, planned, and implemented learning opportunities. Built relationships with families and children. Created a classroom community with an emphasis on teachable moments.

GSRP Early Childhood Specialist

Buttons And Bows Preschool
Whitehall Michigan, Michigan
01.2018 - 06.2020

Through observation and feedback, provided support to the teaching team and site administrators to provide high-quality preschool with fidelity to the GSRP model. Advocated for children, families, and teachers to ensure appropriate decisions are made about the program.

Special Education Inclusion Teacher

White Lake Area Headstart
Whitehall, MI
09.2010 - 06.2011

Wrote and supported IEP goals for preschool students within a general education classroom. Held IEP meetings with parents and teaching team.

Elementary Resource Special Education Teacher

Rockford Public Schools
Rockford, MI
08.1998 - 06.2002
  • Provided educational support for students within their general education classrooms and within a small group setting.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.

Secondary EI Special Education Teacher

Rockford Public Schools
Rockford , MI
01.1996 - 06.1997
  • Modified general education curriculum for emotionally impaired high school students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained EI classroom.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.

Secondary EI Special Education Teacher

Wyoming Public Schools
Wyoming, MI
01.1989 - 01.1996
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained EI classroom.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.

Special Education Resource Teacher

Rockford Public Schools
Rockford, MI
08.1988 - 01.1989
  • Taught students in general education and resource environments.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.

Education

ZS Special Education Endorsement - Special Education

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
09.2011 - 12.2013

Counseling Education/Counseling Psychology - Counseling And Student Services

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
09.1994 - 06.1996

M.ED - Special Education

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
09.1989 - 06.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education/Psychology

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
09.1985 - 05.1988

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
09.1982 - 05.1984

Skills

Relationship Building

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Timeline

GSRP Early Childhood Specialist

Buttons And Bows Preschool
01.2018 - 06.2020

ZS Special Education Endorsement - Special Education

Grand Valley State University
09.2011 - 12.2013

Special Education Inclusion Teacher

White Lake Area Headstart
09.2010 - 06.2011

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom

Winter Sun Schoolhouse
09.2009 - 09.2020

Elementary Resource Special Education Teacher

Rockford Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2002

Secondary EI Special Education Teacher

Rockford Public Schools
01.1996 - 06.1997

Counseling Education/Counseling Psychology - Counseling And Student Services

Western Michigan University
09.1994 - 06.1996

M.ED - Special Education

Grand Valley State University
09.1989 - 06.1994

Secondary EI Special Education Teacher

Wyoming Public Schools
01.1989 - 01.1996

Special Education Resource Teacher

Rockford Public Schools
08.1988 - 01.1989

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education/Psychology

Grand Valley State University
09.1985 - 05.1988

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Grand Rapids Community College
09.1982 - 05.1984
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