Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Nichole Jones

Nichole Jones

Horseheads,NY

Summary

I have been teaching for 14 years. I taught for 13 years at GST BOCES, in the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) program and am currently a special education 6th grade co-teacher. I also have 5 children, one step child (19 years old), two boys (14 and 13 years old), and twin 5 year old girls. I love teaching and being around children.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Newfield Middle School
06.2023 - Current
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Special Education Teacher

GST BOCES
08.2009 - 06.2023
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • 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.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Inclusive/Special Education

SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY
12.2008

Skills

  • Student Records Management
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Material Selection
  • Skills Development
  • Parent Communication
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Head Teacher Support
  • Motivating students
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Progress Evaluations
  • Social Skills Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Behavior Modifications
  • Learning Style Assessments
  • Curriculum Adjustments
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Team Collaboration
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Classroom Management
  • Life Skills Instruction
  • Inclusion Strategies
  • Augmentative Communication
  • Co-teaching Experience
  • Autism Spectrum Knowledge
  • Visual supports
  • Functional Behavior Assessment
  • Motor Skills Development
  • Assistive Technology
  • Social Skills Training
  • Active Listening
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Student Recordkeeping
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time management abilities
  • IEP development
  • Goal Setting
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Safety Monitoring

Timeline

Special Education Teacher - Newfield Middle School
06.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher - GST BOCES
08.2009 - 06.2023
Grand Canyon University - Master of Science, Special Education
SUNY Cortland - Bachelor of Science, Inclusive/Special Education
Nichole Jones