Makenzi Jahner
Minot
Summary
Special Education Teacher with proven expertise in motivating students and implementing IEP and BIP. Excelled in collaborative teamwork and crisis prevention, significantly enhancing neurodiverse student engagement and achievement. Skilled in behavior modification and skill development, ensuring personalized educational success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher- LD/ED/Self-Contained
Minot Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Hair Stylist
SOS Image
01.2019 - Current
- Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
- Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
- Trimmed, cut, and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Resolved guest complaints about service or style.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of all salon products and services.
Paraprofessional/ Special Education Technician
Minot Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Minot State University
Minot, ND05-2023
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Josef's School of Hair Design
Grand Forks, ND01-2019
Skills
- Motivating students
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Excellent classroom management
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Collaborative teamwork
- Behavior modification
- Social skills development
- Progress evaluations
Certification
- Generalist Certificate in Special Education - Council for Exceptional Children.
- CPI Certified
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Special Education Teacher- LD/ED/Self-Contained
Minot Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional/ Special Education Technician
Minot Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
Hair Stylist
SOS Image
01.2019 - Current
- Generalist Certificate in Special Education - Council for Exceptional Children.
- CPI Certified
- CPR Certified
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Minot State University
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Josef's School of Hair Design
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