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
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