Jennifer Pinson
Special Education Teacher
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Versatile and dedicated student advocate with 10 years of experience focusing on the individual needs of identified and Special Education students seeks a genuine opportunity for career progression. Has worked across grade levels and learning environments, the skillful development of specially designed instruction targeted specific learning goals that strengthened core academic areas in order to meet or exceed grade level curriculum.
EXPERIENCE
Boulder Creek High School, Arizona, Transition School to Work Senior Teacher
July 2019 - May 2020
● Facilitated in career exploration and transition planning for Junior and Senior grade levels whether college or career bound
● Provided employability skills as well as independent living skills through the TSW curriculum
● Provided work experience and job shadow opportunities to becoming competitively employed while making connections within the community
● Recruited and Assessed students with the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Diamond Canyon Elementary School, Special Education Teacher August 2015 - May 2019
● Provided case management services for students with a disability including all requirements related to IEP development, provision, and compliance to state and federal regulations and hosted annual IEPs, addendums, and transition meetings from junior high to high school
● Created a classroom environment that is conducive to learning appropriate to the development and skill level of the students and seamlessly transitioned from learning center to co-taught classrooms across all subject areas.
● Planned and prepared lessons to provide the students with the opportunity to meet and/or exceed standards as outlined by state standards.
EDUCATION
Grand Canyon University, Arizona — Bachelor of Science August 2008 - December 2010
Summa Cum Laude
CONTACT
934B Calle La Cumbre
Camarillo, CA 93010
jenniferann.pinson
@gmail.com
SKILLS
● IT Literate
● Verbal & Written
Communication
● Time Management
● Assimilate quickly and
effectively
● Student engagement
Professional Development
● Special Education
Leadership Team
● Student
Teacher/Mentor
● Multidisciplinary
Education Plans
● Curriculum
Development
● Leadership Conference
2018