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General Education/Students with Disabilities Educator

Location:
Orlando, FL
Posted:
September 06, 2023

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Jennifer E. Wardally

**** ***** **** **.

Orlando, Fl 32824

718-***-****

Email: adzijd@r.postjobfree.com

Experience:

Varying Exceptionalities Teacher 2021 – present

Tohopekaliga High School

oTaught an inclusive learning strategies ninth grade level class of students with disabilities

oDeveloped and implemented Individualized Education Plans to meet the needs of each student

oIdentified and implemented goals tailored to student’s individualized needs and abilities

oCollaborated with teachers in assessing and developing differentiated instructional strategies

oCoordinated with teachers, teacher’s assistant and various service providers

oUsed various behavior modification systems to maintain classroom management

oProvided push in services for support in 9th grade general education English class

Integrated Co-Teacher 2011 – 2021

I. S 383 K – Philippa Schuyler Middle School for the Gifted and Talented

oInstructed social studies Passport curriculum and Teacher’s College reading and writing grade six curriculum to meet the academic and social needs of general education students and students with disabilities

oCo-taught and collaborated with teachers across subject areas assessing and developing instructional strategies, including the use of Universal Design Learning and Specifically Designed Instruction

oLead small group instruction for students who needed more assistance in academic areas or enrichment

oAssess student performance and created groupings through anecdotal records, student- teacher conferencing, student portfolios and data analysis

oDevelopment and progress monitoring of Individual Education Plans through Sesis system

oCollaborated and coordinated with general education teachers, teacher’s assistant and various service providers

Special Education Classroom Teacher 2009 – 2019

I. S 383 K – Philippa Schuyler Middle School for the Gifted and Talented

oTaught Teacher’s College reading and writing curriculum to an inclusive 6th grade level ELA class of students with disabilities providing differentiation and Specifically Designed Instruction

oDeveloped and implemented Individualized Education Plans to meet the needs of each student via Sesis

oIdentified and implemented goals tailored to student’s individualized needs and abilities based on data in order to access Teacher’s College reading and writing curriculum

oCollaborated with teachers, teacher’s assistant and various service providers in assessing, developing and revising instructional strategies

oMaintained a safe, positive, risk-taking classroom environment designed to foster student growth and autonomous learners

Education:

College of Saint Rose – Center for Integrated Teacher Education 2012 – 2014

Albany, New York

oEducational Leadership Certificate –School Building Leader/School District Leader/-Cumulative -G.P.A: 3.9

Brooklyn College – NYC Department of Education Teaching Fellows 2009 – 2012

Brooklyn, New York

oMaster of Science: Childhood Special Education 1-6/ Childhood General Education 1-6- Cumulative G.P.A: 3.8

Queens College, The City University of New York 2006 – 2008

Flushing, New York

oBachelor of Arts: Psychology- Cumulative- G.P.A: 4.0

oRelevant Coursework: Psychology, Child Psychology, Introduction to Social Work, Sociology

Skills: MS Word, Power Point, Peer, Canvas, Focus,Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Detail Oriented, Strong Communication Skills, Proficient Written Communication Skills, Multi – Tasked, Fast Paced Learner

Activities:

Special Education District Liaison 2019 – 2020

oAttended informative meeting sessions for updates on Special Education laws

oProviding school-wide end-user support for SESIS.

oServing as the point person for SESIS training requests.

oProviding special education policy-related support to end users referring to the Special Education Standard Operational Procedure Manual

oEscalating issues through the SESIS Help Desk and other support networks, as appropriate.

Learning Partners Program: Model Teacher 2015 – 2019

oCreated a welcoming and open environment for observation of classroom lab-sites, teacher reflection and growth

oAligned lessons to the Common Core Learning Standards and modeled the use of the Danielson Framework

oShowcased professional and pedagogical practices, including the processes for reflecting and adjusting practice

oDemonstrated and articulated effective teaching practices, reflection and debriefing of personal lessons with colleagues

oFoster trusting and collaborative relationships with colleagues in order to encourage inter-visitation and conduct observations

oPlanned and facilitated professional development in areas of interest and need identified by administration and staff

oPresented at a “Showcase for Exemplary Work” at the Principal’s and Superintendent’s Conference 2018

New Teacher Mentor 2013 – 2015

oAttended monthly professional development on mentoring

oAssisted new teachers with planning, instruction, classroom management, and assessment

oConducted pre-observations, observations, and post-observations with new teachers in order to reflect on practice and create next steps

oCo-facilitated New Teacher Week with various members of the Office of Leadership

oLog mentor/mentee hours on DOE mentor tracking system

C.H.A.M.P.S Cheerleading Coach 2014 – present

oMaintained and oversaw after-school and Saturday cheerleading activities that promote collaboration and creativity

oCreated routines for girls to perform in order to help promote school spirit throughout the school year

oMaintain and logged attendance and hours on a weekly basis in online portal

Instructional Literacy Lead 2012 – 2014

oAttended monthly professional development on Common Core Implementation

oPresent and share vital information to staff, parents, and administration from professional development

oCreated and assisted the ELA and science department in the development of units of study/assessments aligned to the Common Core Standards

Inquiry Team Member 2009 – 2013

oIdentified a group of at risk students amongst the school’s lowest performing population to provide intensive and skill - specific instruction

oRigorously and regularly monitored student progress towards the realization of individual goals for improvement

oInterfaced with teachers and administrators to review and assess student performance; amended plans for corrective action

Honorary Member of the Golden Key International Honor Society-Queens Chapter 2008 – Present

oAssisted in the organization of the annual Induction Ceremonies

oAssisted in various fundraiser events and student activities



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