Mental Health Special Education
Resume:
JENN
MONTESAN
O
montesano.je@potential
development.org
Hermitage, PA -
Pennsylvania 16148
Versatile and dedicated special education teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and
implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Potential Development Program School Of Autism -
Special Education Teacher
Youngstown, OH • 01/2020 - Current
WORK HISTORY
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school
administration.
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Delivered effective and differentiated classroom
instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
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Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
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Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
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Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
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Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
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Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
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Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support
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SKILLS
• Middle School Education
Group and Individual
Instruction
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• Child Development
• Google Slides
• Instructional Techniques
• Special Education
• Learning Style Assessment
• Evidence-Based Assessment
• Educational Opportunities
American Federation of
Teachers
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Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ • Expected in
05/2023
Masters in Special Education
: Special Education
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA • 05/2008
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Social
Work
Homes For Kids-Cadence Care - Social Worker-Mental Health Counselor
Niles, OH • 08/2018 - 07/2020
Potential Development Program School Of Autism -
Teachers Aide
Hermitage, United States • 08/2019 - 01/2020
goals.
Conducted assessments of students to determine
individual needs.
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Maintained caseload of more than 30 children in public schools and group home placements.
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Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
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Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
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Worked collaboratively with other mental health
professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
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Provided comprehensive case management services,
created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
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Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
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Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional
competence and ethical standards.
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Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
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Supported student physical, mental, and social
development using classroom games and activities.
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Assisted teachers with classroom management and
document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
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Supported student learning objectives through
personalized and small group assistance.
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Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective
comprehension.
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Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
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Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
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Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 13 children
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Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
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