Kelcey Jacobsen

Instructed students in special day classes from preschool through sixth grade, encompassing 15 long-term placements ranging from five weeks to full semesters.

• Created and taught
• Implemented behavior management strategies in classroom settings.

• Instructed students in core subjects and social development skills while fostering character growth.
• Created engaging, structured classroom environments to enhance learning experiences.
• Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement, addressing issues promptly.
• Developed hands-on activities to increase student engagement and understanding of topics.
• Collaborated with school staff to implement effective classroom management strategies for challenging behaviors.
• Taught daily Social Emotional Learning lessons to improve social skills and emotional regulation.
• Integrated technology into curriculum to boost student engagement and comprehension.
• Conducted triennial assessments, wrote IEP reports, and facilitated parent understanding during meetings.
• Implemented IEPs ensuring students received appropriate accommodations in the classroom setting.
• Managed classroom assistants.
• Provided feedback on student progress through conferences, reports, assessments, or parent-teacher meetings.
• Maintained accurate records of student grades, attendance, and discipline incidents.

Worked as ESY teacher in preschool through fourth grade classes. Worked with Instructional Assistants to provide structured and engaging summer programs. Planned thematic units incorporating multi-sensory activities like cooking, nature walks, water play, picnics, arts and crafts and music.

Worked as a day to day substitute teacher from preschool through high school. Joined Rincon Valley Preferred Substitute Program in November 2016.