Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Monnise Jennings

Special Education Teacher
Arlington,TX

Summary

Highly energetic, organized professional who is excited to teach and manage. Individuals with challenges. Proven ability for developing positive relationships, and a passion for supporting students with diverse learning needs, an ability to make a positive impact on their lives. Great effective communications skills. Leading individuals academically while providing a nurturing, structured, caring environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Boulevard Heights Transition Center
Fort Worth, Texas
10.2024 - Current
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
  • Attended Professional Development Workshops.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Taught students functional life skills, such as preparing simple meals, mopping the floor, and how to fill out a job application.

Resource Teacher

Granada East Elementary
Phoenix, AZ
08.2023 - 05.2024

* Provided specialized design instruction in small groups.

*Taught students with a rang and degree of disabilities.

  • Developed, and revised IEPs.
  • Prepared, and monitored progress reports for a case load of twenty-five students.

Resource Teacher

Paideia Academy
Phoenix, AZ
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Produced math, reading, social and emotional learning strategies (small group)
  • Integrated the "Leader in Me," into my daily lesson plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to meet students’ goals.
  • Managed annual IEP meetings.

SPED Teaching Fellow

Desert Choice School
Phoenix, AZ
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Alternate Program, level D, (high risk students).
  • Small groups differentiated instruction. (ED, Autism, IDD)
  • Supplied weekly lesson plans.
  • Used strategies for effective classroom management.
  • Supervised teacher assistants and collaborated with colleagues.

Resource Teacher

Isaac Middle School
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Asynchronous/hybrid learning styles teaching (COVID-19).
  • Specialized design small group instructions.
  • Collaborated with parents, colleagues on building and improving student goals.
  • Revised and developed Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Managed a caseload of thirty English Language Learners (ELLs)

Education

Master’s Degree - Special Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2014 - 06.2016

Skills

Scaffolding & Differentiation Instructional Strategy

Implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

Life Skills Development

Lesson planning

Certification

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Timeline

Autism Spectrum Disorder

05-2025

Special Education Teacher

Boulevard Heights Transition Center
10.2024 - Current

Resource Teacher

Granada East Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2024

Resource Teacher

Paideia Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023

SPED Teaching Fellow

Desert Choice School
10.2021 - 05.2022

Resource Teacher

Isaac Middle School
10.2020 - 05.2021

Master’s Degree - Special Education

Grand Canyon University
08.2014 - 06.2016
Monnise JenningsSpecial Education Teacher