Jodi Russell
Weymouth,MA
Summary
Qualified professional with solid background in Special Education, providing tailored instructional strategies for diverse learning needs. Successfully implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) to enhance student engagement and progress. Demonstrated expertise in behavior management and fostering inclusive classroom environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Specialist
Bridge Boston Charter School
08.2019 - Current
- Implement research-based reading instruction using Science of Reading. This includes Structured Literacy and targeted comprehension lessons. Worked with small groups of students from grades 1-8. Carried a case load of 35-38 students per week.
- Assess literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Coordinate efforts with special education teams to ensure seamless integration of accommodations for students with diverse learning needs within the general education setting.
- Promote a love for reading by partnering with Wondermore and bringing in authors to provide workshops for grades K2-8
- Coordinate school literacy benchmarks-Dibels and Iready. Responsible for testing and progress monitoring of students in grades 5-8
- Utilize assessment data to inform instructional decisions, continuously monitoring student growth toward grade-level benchmarks.
- Serve as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance and support in developing effective literacy instruction practices.
- Provide targeted professional development opportunities for teachers on literacy instruction techniques and strategies.
Special Education Teacher
New Bedford Public Schools
11.2016 - 06.2019
- Taught between 10-14 students with social emotional/behavioral needs in a self contained classroom.
- Utilized knowledge of behavior/trauma to design a safe, supportive and effective classroom where all children can learn
- Modified ELA Reading Street and Envisions math curriculum to meet the diverse needs of learners as prescribed by Individual Education Plans
- Utilized literacy interventions and Guided Reading Groups to support the needs of individual learners.
- Fostered relationships with parents/families of students
Special Education Teacher (K0-K1)
Boston Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Created personalized learning experiences for 3 and 4 year old special education students with disabilities such as autism, developmental delay, and language disorder
- Incorporated the school-wide Journeys of Learning curriculum and modified district programs such as OWL and Building Blocks to support the needs of individual learners
Special Education Teacher (Grades K-1)
Malden Public Schools
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Provided identified students with modified curriculum for all content areas, including Scott Foresman Reading and Think Math, in a self-contained classroom environment
- Utilized literacy interventions in combination with positive behavior support to inspire students to achieve and maintain extremely high DIBELS Next and Grade scores
- Collaborated with entire special education teams to write goal-focused Individual Education Plans for students coded with learning disabilities and behavioral and emotional difficulties
- Supervised two teaching assistants and ensured consistency throughout the self-contained program
Special Education Teacher (Grades 4-6)
READS Educational Collaborative
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Designed and implemented behavior management systems in addition to delivering modified unit plans for all curricular areas
- Served as a liaison for students as well as a special education team leader; conducted special education meetings, developed IEPs, and supervised teaching assistants
Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Canton Public Schools
01.2001 - 01.2003
Classroom Teacher (Grades K-1)
Randolph Public Schools
01.1989 - 01.2000
- Established strong literacy and math foundations for all learners, including ESL & special education students, through sound instructional practice and classroom management
Education
Masters in Education -
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA01.2004
Skills
- Literacy and language development
- Differentiation strategies
- Student-centered learning
- Common Core standards integration
- Technology integration
- Inclusion promotion
- Reading instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Parent communications
- Assessment administration
- Evidence-based assessment
- IEP implementation
Professional Development
- Completed Wilson Training program
- Certified in Project Read (Reading & Writing)
- Certified in Tufts Literacy Program
- Trained in Open Circle
- Trained in Lively Letters
- Previously trained in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
- Post graduate level Trauma in the Classroom certificate through Lesley College
Certification
Early Childhood (Prek-3) Professional License
Moderate Special Needs (Prek-9) Professional License
English as a Second Language Professional License
Timeline
Literacy Specialist
Bridge Boston Charter School
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
New Bedford Public Schools
11.2016 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher (K0-K1)
Boston Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2015
Special Education Teacher (Grades K-1)
Malden Public Schools
01.2010 - 01.2013
Special Education Teacher (Grades 4-6)
READS Educational Collaborative
01.2003 - 01.2010
Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Canton Public Schools
01.2001 - 01.2003
Classroom Teacher (Grades K-1)
Randolph Public Schools
01.1989 - 01.2000
Masters in Education -
Cambridge College
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