Mindy Jenkins
Independence
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Science Substitute Teacher
East Buchanan School District
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and grading.
- Communicated with parents regarding students needs and upcoming activities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Supervised recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
Long-Term Special Education Substitute
Independence Community School District
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
Special Education Teacher
Independence Community School District
08.2006 - 05.2020
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Education
Northest Iowa Community College
Peosta, IABachelor Of Arts For Teaching - Special Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05.2006
Skills
- Material Selection
- Lesson Planning
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Collaboration with teachers
Timeline
Long-Term Science Substitute Teacher
East Buchanan School District
12.2023 - 03.2024
Long-Term Special Education Substitute
Independence Community School District
09.2023 - 11.2023
Special Education Teacher
Independence Community School District
08.2006 - 05.2020
Northest Iowa Community College
Bachelor Of Arts For Teaching - Special Education
University of Northern Iowa
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