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JERI ROGERS

Waterville,ME

Summary

Detail-oriented special education teacher skilled in creating individual plans while considering student potential, family strengths, and the school's core values. Compassionate and active listener who has demonstrated a natural ability to establish rapport with students and families from diverse backgrounds.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Rangeley Lakes Regional School
05.2023 - Current
  • Provide support to special education students in inclusive classrooms
  • Develop rapport with students to promote emotional well-being and academic growth
  • Support general education teachers in keeping students on task
  • Follow plans left by special education teacher to offer direct instruction to students with IEP's
  • Collaborate with teachers, administration and therapist to implement behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior

Special Education Teacher

Farrington Elementary School
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Communicated with general education teachers to support inclusivity of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms
  • Provided case management services for students with IEP's, including a large percentage of english language learners
  • Collaborated with families, translators, school staff, and outside organizations to meet student needs
  • Supervised and scheduled support staff
  • Improved student behavior by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement
  • Delivered direct instruction in multiple subjects simultaneously to students in grades 2-6

Revenue Agent

Maine Revenue Services
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Audited complex tax-related data for businesses and corporations to determine sales tax compliance
  • Analyzed wide range of standard and automated accounting and record-keeping systems
  • Prepared written reports and Excel spreadsheets in order to report findings of audit determinations
  • Explained laws and regulations to inform taxpayers of procedures used in determining tax liabilities


School Social Worker

Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provided individual and group counseling to staff and students
  • Managed caseload of 25 students with social work services identified in their IEP; participated in 504 and IEP meetings; created goals and accommodations
  • Provided crisis assessment, intervention and prevention
  • Served as member of restorative practices team, leadership team, and threat assessment team
  • Facilitated community building and restorative circles with students and staff
  • Worked with school psychologist to develop and implement behavior plans
  • Conducted home visits and assisted families in accessing community resources
  • Monitored student attendance; documented truancy and chronic absenteeism; lead school wide attendance initiatives; worked with families to address student disengagement

Special Education Teacher/504 Case Manager

Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences
09.2019 - 08.2021
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings for students with IEP's and 504's
  • Compiled data and completed necessary paperwork prior to and following IEP/504 meetings
  • Collaborated with students, families, staff, and outside agencies to develop individualized plans
  • Provided academic, emotional and behavioral support to students
  • Provided crisis intervention as needed
  • Served as member of restorative practices team, trained staff, and facilitated restorative circles
  • Referred students to outside organizations and connected families to useful resources
  • Organized campus events and activities to provide students with assistance in post-secondary planning

Eligibility Specialist

DHHS, OFI, State of Maine
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Interviewed clients, obtained and assessed documentation pertaining to application for MaineCare and food supplement
  • Managed high call volume and explained program eligibility requirements, rules, regulations and individual rights and responsibilities
  • Reviewed information for accuracy, identified inconsistencies, requested necessary documentation
  • Communicated verbally and in writing with clients, co-workers and other agencies

Special Education Teacher-Lighthouse Program

Albert S. Hall School / Waterville Jr. High School
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Provided IEP case management services for students with emotional and developmental disabilities; compiled data and completed necessary paperwork prior to and following meetings
  • Collaborated with students, families, school staff, and outside organizations
  • Supervised, trained, scheduled and supported staff of five education technicians
  • Analyzed and evaluated behavioral data to create and implement effective behavior plans
  • Provided crisis intervention as needed
  • Taught and encouraged students to use anger management skills, social skills and functional living skills
  • Communicated with teachers to create system of work flow to support students' academic needs

Education Technician III

Waterville Public Schools
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Provided support to students with significant behavioral needs
  • Provided crisis intervention as needed
  • Performed daily data collection and documentation using Excel
  • Completed daily billing for each student using Maine's Education Database Management System
  • Collaborated as member of team to support student needs
  • Received Waterville Board of Education Staff Award in August 2017

Owner

Franchise Flowers Inc., dba Flo's Flowers
06.1995 - 06.2015
  • Managed operation of retail florist with multiple locations and over twenty five full time, part-time and seasonal employees
  • Responsible for all A/R, A/P, payroll, and human resources-related functions
  • Worked with businesses, colleges and families to provide decorating for events
  • Maintained company website, created seasonal brochures and developed creative marketing strategies
  • Provided daily customer service and resolved complaints

Education

Postgraduate Coursework in Special Education

Endicott College / University of Maine At Machias

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Plymouth State University

Skills

  • Timely and effective communication
  • Proactive approach to problem solving
  • Exceptional relationship building skills
  • Empathetic and empowering
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Results oriented

Certification

  • Conditionally certified Special Education Teacher (282)
  • Trained in restorative practices & school threat assessment

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Rangeley Lakes Regional School
05.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Farrington Elementary School
03.2023 - 05.2023

Revenue Agent

Maine Revenue Services
09.2022 - 02.2023

School Social Worker

Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences
08.2021 - 06.2022

Special Education Teacher/504 Case Manager

Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences
09.2019 - 08.2021

Eligibility Specialist

DHHS, OFI, State of Maine
01.2019 - 09.2019

Special Education Teacher-Lighthouse Program

Albert S. Hall School / Waterville Jr. High School
01.2018 - 01.2019

Education Technician III

Waterville Public Schools
01.2016 - 01.2018

Owner

Franchise Flowers Inc., dba Flo's Flowers
06.1995 - 06.2015

Postgraduate Coursework in Special Education

Endicott College / University of Maine At Machias

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Plymouth State University
JERI ROGERS