Patricia Jenkins
Redford,MI
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended instruction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Taylor High School
Taylor, MI
08.2022 - Current
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
Resource Room Special Education Teacher
Oak Park School District
Oak Park, MI
09.2010 - 06.2022
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom and developed positive behavioral management strategies when needed.
- Facilitated communication between home and school by providing feedback about student progress.
- Assisted students in developing skills to increase academic performance and socialization.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Provided daily instruction to small groups of students, focusing on areas such as reading comprehension, math, writing, and study skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies to develop effective instructional programs for special needs students.
- Adapted curriculum materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
Co-Teacher
Belleville High School
Belleville, MI
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Assisted in monitoring student performance and providing feedback to teachers.
- Taught ELA students as part of co-teaching team with shared planning, instructional and evaluation requirements.
- Worked with paired instructor to develop strategic approach to meeting kids' educational needs.
- Developed strong, creative and diverse lesson plans to give students numerous and wide-ranging learning opportunities.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI06-2006
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI06-1999
Skills
- Skills Development
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Head Teacher Support
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Modifications
Certification
- Special Education Certification
- Emotionally Impaired Endorsement
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Taylor High School
08.2022 - Current
Resource Room Special Education Teacher
Oak Park School District
09.2010 - 06.2022
Co-Teacher
Belleville High School
08.2010 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Detroit Mercy
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Wayne County Community College District
- Special Education Certification
- Emotionally Impaired Endorsement
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