Patricia Jenkins
Pamplico,SC
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
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Florence School District Two
08.2012 - Current
- 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.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- 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.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Customer Service Specialist
Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of SC
04.2010 - 08.2012
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
- Took payment information and other pertinent information such as addresses and phone numbers to place orders.
- Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
Teacher
Chrysalis Center
01.2008 - 04.2010
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum Instruction & Technology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2012
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC08.1990
Skills
- Child Development
- Motivating Students
- Team Collaboration
- Parent Relationship Management
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Florence School District Two
08.2012 - Current
Customer Service Specialist
Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of SC
04.2010 - 08.2012
Teacher
Chrysalis Center
01.2008 - 04.2010
Master of Science - Curriculum Instruction & Technology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Florence-Darlington Technical College
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