Kasha Jennings
Henderson,NV
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Developmental Specialist
State Of Nevada
01.2024 - Current
- Provide individual and group clinical, developmental and support services for individuals of all ages who have, or who may be at risk for, developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or related conditions, and social, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders.
- Develop, coordinate, and monitor implementation of individual’s support plans to facilitate achievement of identified goals for specific developmental and behavioral management needs of each individual.
- Maintained accurate records and full compliance with government regulations and agency guidelines.
- Initiated contact with appropriate service providers to request referrals and followed up to confirm appointments.
- Assessed client needs and developed solutions to meet needs.
- Communicated with clients and service providers to provide updates on work progress.
- Assess individuals using appropriate assessment tools to evaluate and determine eligibility for services, program planning, and individual and family needs.
- Establish base line and document progress in meeting objectives.
- Develop treatment and service plans by interviewing individual, family members, and care providers.
- Evaluate with family/care provider appropriateness of desired outcomes of treatment/service plan and effectiveness of plan in meeting client, family, and care provider needs.
Licensed Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Analyze student data and make decisions on differentiating instruction and selecting appropriate resources for use with students.
- Provide problem-solving support, resources and advocacy for external challenges that are impacting student's personal and/or academic success.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by helping design individualized plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Mentor teacher
Teacher
Mountain View Christian Schools
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Monitored and evaluated student performance and progress in observed instruction.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared reports.
- Communicated with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret school policies.
- Analyzed student assessment data to determine next steps.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Student Teacher Intern
Sue H. Morrow
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Incorporated Leader in Me model into lessons.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
Lead Teacher
The Preschool at Seven Hills
09.2007 - 01.2017
- Effective communication skills.
- Efficient lesson planning.
- Work collaboratively with team to achieve common goals.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
12.2017
Skills
- RTI familiarity
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Progress Monitoring
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Behavior Management
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Proficient in Google Workspace
Certification
- Licensed Teacher - 2021 to present
Timeline
Developmental Specialist
State Of Nevada
01.2024 - Current
Licensed Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2020 - 01.2024
Teacher
Mountain View Christian Schools
01.2018 - 07.2020
Student Teacher Intern
Sue H. Morrow
08.2017 - 12.2017
Lead Teacher
The Preschool at Seven Hills
09.2007 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
- Licensed Teacher - 2021 to present
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