Jonelle Hernandez
Weehawken,NJ
Summary
At Union City Board of Education, I excelled as a Special Education Teacher, crafting tailored IEPs and fostering academic success through differentiated instruction and strong parent communication. My approach enhanced student behavior and engagement, leveraging my expertise in behavior intervention and relationship building to support diverse learners' growth.
Through out my twenty years of teaching at this district, I have worked in Self-contained LD; In-class support and pull out; Life Skills program for junior high students with Autism; and ABA Autism program grades k-2 and 3-5. Working in all of these different types of learning environments has trained me to be ready for any type of classroom I'm needed to service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Union City Board Of Education
09.2004 - Current
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
Education
Teacher of The Handicapped Certification - Special Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ01.2006
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Data Management
- Inclusion Strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Parent Communication
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Special Education
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Life Skills Instruction
- Social Skills Training
Certification
Teacher of the Handicapped k-12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Union City Board Of Education
09.2004 - Current
Teacher of the Handicapped k-12
Teacher of The Handicapped Certification - Special Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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