JORDAN PETZOLDT
Cape Girardeau,MO
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
9th-12th Grade Essential Skills Teacher
Special School District of St. Louis County
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with other teachers daily to help the students succeed.
- Manage 10 students IEP's and ensure their goals are met.
- I teach six different classes. There are three social skills classes, two science classes, and one government class.
- Organize and research topics to teach in my six classes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units of study, fostering deeper connections between subject areas for students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively using a variety of strategies such as clear expectations, consistent consequences, and positive reinforcement to create a respectful learning atmosphere conducive to student success.
Assistant Freshman Baseball Coach
Saint Louis University High School
12.2022 - 05.2023
- I assisted the head baseball coach with conducting practices and games
- I assisted the head coach the day after a pitcher pitched, by going through recovery stuff with the players
- At the end of every practice, I would help the head coach by putting away all materials we used
- I was the first base coach, so it was my responsibility to let the players know when they can steal a base, take an extra step, and how many outs we have
- Provided guidance on college recruitment process for aspiring collegiate athletes on the team, supporting their pursuit of higher education opportunities.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic training sessions and drills.
- Established strong communication with athletes, maintaining open lines of communication to address concerns and provide constructive feedback.
Self- Check Associate / Jewelry Sales Associate
Sam's Club
08.2014 - 10.2022
- Communicate with members and associates when problems arise
- Organized Jewelry case to ensure members can find products easier
- Club Pick-Up Associate: Assisted club members to locate requested items and ensure exceptional member service
- Organized weekly night shift meetings to enforce safety precautions while employees operated stocking machinery
- Produce Associate: Collaborated with the produce team lead to manage inventory and stock out plans
- Act as a mentor to new produce associates, exemplifying job knowledge and superior service to team
- Home Meal Processor: Collaborated with the Demo associates to ensure items were out for sale in a timely manner
- Time managed Home Meal Solution and Meat department duties
- Front-End Associate: Handled cash, credit, or check transactions with members, resolved customer complaints, and provided relevant information
- Listened to members concerns, and when needed deescalate situations
1st-5th grade Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher
Saint Louis Public School
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop a schedule to service students and give them their IEP minutes
- Managed 20 students and organized IEP meetings to ensure the students were getting the services they need
- Managed caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and collaborating with team members, ensuring timely completion of required documentation and reports.
- Established a strong rapport with students by cultivating a supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere where all learners felt valued and respected.
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
Substitute Teacher
Jackson R-2 School District
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with 30 4th grade students to ensure the curriculum has been taught
- Supervised 6th grade physical education students to learn teamwork
Substitute Teacher
Cape Girardeau Public School
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Managed a classroom of up to 10 special education students to encourage positive group interaction and learning
- Motivated up to 30 6th grade students to follow curriculum, submit assignments, and achieve academic goals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Child
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05.2022
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO12.2018
Skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Outlook
- Dispute Management
- Effective Verbal Communicator
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Consistently Reliable
- Special Education Expertise
- Effective Classroom Management
- Data Analysis
- Team Mentorship
- Team Development Coaching
- Baseball Coaching Support
- Experience with Developmental Disabilities
- Experience Supporting Individuals with Autism
- Enhancing Student Engagement
- Client Support
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Market Research Expertise
- Real Estate Valuation
- Effective Sales Negotiation
Campus Engagement
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Academic Chair, 05/16-12/18, Motivated members of the fraternity to achieve academic goals by hosting study hours and tracking their grades.
Timeline
Assistant Freshman Baseball Coach
Saint Louis University High School
12.2022 - 05.2023
9th-12th Grade Essential Skills Teacher
Special School District of St. Louis County
08.2022 - Current
1st-5th grade Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher
Saint Louis Public School
10.2021 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher
Jackson R-2 School District
08.2018 - 12.2018
Substitute Teacher
Cape Girardeau Public School
08.2018 - 12.2018
Self- Check Associate / Jewelry Sales Associate
Sam's Club
08.2014 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Child
Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Southeast Missouri State University
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