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Jordyn Vinish

Birmingham,MI

Summary

Passionate and versatile Special Education Teacher with a 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, and foster academic achievement.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resource Inclusion Teacher

River Ridge Elementary
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments to develop instructional strategies.
  • Developed and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Attended and participated in annual IEP meetings. Encouraged student led meetings and assisted with development and presentation.
  • Created and implemented accommodations for students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster engagement and confidence within the general education classroom.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction across core subjects to a range of neurodiverse students often utilizing technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Participated in regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Mentored instructional assistants (para) on student progress monitoring and proper documentation.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.

Level III Instructional Assistant

River Ridge Elementary School
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Provided performance feedback to encourage students understanding of their strengths and how to use individual strengths to improve areas of weakness.
  • Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
  • Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
  • Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lesson plans and other requirements outlined by teachers.
  • Monitored student behavior in classes, science labs and on field trips for unsafe or inappropriate behavior.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.

Long Term Substitute Teacher (Resource & Behavior)

ESS Staffing Management
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
  • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
  • Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.

Education

English As A Second Language Teaching Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL) EC-12

Leander Independent School District
Austin, TX
05.2024

EC-12 Special Education Teaching Certificate - Education of Individuals EC-12 Special Education

ITeachTexas
Denton, Texas
05.2023

Master of Science - Communication Disorders

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY
01.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing And Communications

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
01.2004

Skills

  • Speech Language Pathologist
  • Vast Knowledge of Articulation & Language Development and Disorders
  • Experience working with various Communication Devices
  • Extensive experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Sensory Neuro Disorders and Social Skills Development
  • Up to date on current Special Education Laws and Regulations
  • Building meaningful connections specifically with neuro-diverse students
  • Trained in Differentiated Instruction

Certification

  • Early Childhood-12th Grade Special Education Teaching Certificate
  • Early Childhood- 12th Grade English as a Second Language Supplemental Teaching Certificate
  • Certified to administer the Reading By Design Dyslexia Program
  • Universal Design for Learning
  • Texas Reading Academy Certificate
  • Behavior Coaching and Level 3

Timeline

Resource Inclusion Teacher

River Ridge Elementary
10.2022 - 05.2024

Level III Instructional Assistant

River Ridge Elementary School
11.2021 - 05.2022

Long Term Substitute Teacher (Resource & Behavior)

ESS Staffing Management
09.2021 - 11.2021

English As A Second Language Teaching Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL) EC-12

Leander Independent School District

EC-12 Special Education Teaching Certificate - Education of Individuals EC-12 Special Education

ITeachTexas

Master of Science - Communication Disorders

Mercy College

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing And Communications

Fashion Institute of Technology
  • Early Childhood-12th Grade Special Education Teaching Certificate
  • Early Childhood- 12th Grade English as a Second Language Supplemental Teaching Certificate
  • Certified to administer the Reading By Design Dyslexia Program
  • Universal Design for Learning
  • Texas Reading Academy Certificate
  • Behavior Coaching and Level 3
Jordyn Vinish