Robert Joseph Jensen Jr.
Coram,NY
Summary
New York State certified Childhood Education grades 1-6. SUNY Cortland College graduate with a Bachelors of Science degree in Education. Substitute Teacher with experience in grades 1-6 and in Special Education classrooms. Have working experience in ABA 1-1 therapy with autistic children. Adapting to diverse classroom environments and maintaining effective discipline. Strengths include lesson planning, student engagement, and utilization of various teaching methodologies. Promoting positive student relationships while ensuring educational objectives are met. Previously made a significant impact by creating an inclusive learning environment that nurtures growth and curiosity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ABA Behavior Technician
ABA Proud Moments
Commack, New York
06.2026 - Current
- I provide 1-1 specialized treatment to autistic children in partnership with Board Certified Behavior Analysts.Observe and documen client progress during therapy sessions and daily activities.Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to enhance treatment strategies and client care.
- Observe and documen client progress during therapy sessions and daily activities.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to enhance treatment strategies and client care.
- Ensure a safe and supportive environment for clients during all therapy sessions.
Substitute Teacher grades 1-6/Special Education
Longwood Central School District
Middle Island, NY
05.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for diverse subjects across multiple grade levels.
- Adapted instructional materials to address individual student needs and learning styles.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to ensure instructional continuity and comprehensive student support.
- Engaged students through interactive activities and discussions during lessons.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance instructional methods and boost student engagement.
- Promoted positive behavior among students using effective communication techniques.
- Enforced classroom routines to maintain schedules and ensure consistent student performance.
Special Education Summer Pre-K Teacher
Kidtastics Kids
Farmingville, NY
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's developmental needs and progress.
- Organized educational activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Assessed student progress through observation and documentation of individual behaviors.
- Facilitated group activities that encourage teamwork and communication skills among students.
Private Tutor
Private Tutor
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Private tutor for 4th grade reading and math
Student Observer, In-classroom field experiences
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Over 500 hours of field experience and in classroom observations in various elementary schools throughout New York State under SUNY Cortland's education program (2022-2024)
- In Classroom Student Experience-Spring and Fall semesters of 2024- Grades 1-6 (Brentwood Union Free School District, North Elementary School and Oak Park Elementary School)
- Special Education field experience- in classroom grades 1-6 (Longwood Central School District, Longwood Middle School)
- General Education field experience- in classroom grades 1-6 (Cortland City School District, Randall Elementary School)
- Inclusive classroom field experience- in classroom grades 1-6 (Cortland City School District, Franklyn S. Barry Primary School)
Education
Bachelor Of Science Degree - Selected Studies In Education
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NYAdvanced Regents Diploma -
Newfield High School
Selden, NYSkills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Assessment strategies
- Student engagement
- Team collaboration
- Individualized instruction
- Communication skills
- Special education
- Behavior management
- Student tutoring
- Organizational growth
- Classroom organization
- Elementary education
Accomplishments
- Graduated from SUNY Cortland in May of 2025
- Earned Bachelor of Science degree in Education
- Earned a Cum Laude Honors status on diploma/degree with white tassel.
- Achieved Dean's list multiple semesters from 2021-2024 during full time enrollment
- National Leadership and Success Lifetime member and Inductee at SUNY Cortland (Spring 2023) initially nominated by a Suny Cortland faculty staff member.
- Recipient of SUNY Cortland's 'John M. Fantauzzi's 4 year scholarship'
- Recipient of McDonald's Archways To Opportunities scholarship
- High school graduation cord for achieving over 100 hours of community service
- Completed 26 total credits at the college level during high school
- Newfield High School Graduate with Advanced Regents Diploma (2021)
- High school honor roll recognition multiple quarters during enrollment
- National Junior Honor Society Inductee (2017)
- NY State certified Childhood Education grades 1-6 (2026)
Affiliations
- Member, National Leadership and Success, 01/01/23, Present
- Member, Yearbook Club, 01/01/20, 12/31/20
- Counselor, Vacation Bible School, 01/01/15, 12/31/19
- Manager, JV Basketball, 01/01/18, 12/31/19
- Member, Foreign Language Club, 01/01/16, 12/31/16
- Organizer, Basketball and Hockey, 01/01/13, 12/31/22
Athletics
Multi Sport School Athlete, 01/01/17, 05/01/21, Cortland Club Lacrosse Team Participant, JV and Varsity Lacrosse for 5 years (2017-2021), Varsity Golf for 4 years (2018-2021)
Timeline
ABA Behavior Technician
ABA Proud Moments
06.2026 - Current
Special Education Summer Pre-K Teacher
Kidtastics Kids
07.2025 - 08.2025
Substitute Teacher grades 1-6/Special Education
Longwood Central School District
05.2025 - Current
Private Tutor
Private Tutor
09.2024 - 05.2025
Student Observer, In-classroom field experiences
SUNY Cortland
09.2021 - 12.2024
Bachelor Of Science Degree - Selected Studies In Education
SUNY Cortland
Advanced Regents Diploma -
Newfield High School