Special Education-Adaptive Curriculum Professional
Resume:
JEANNENE O’CONNELL
Atlanta, Georgia
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Education
Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida, 2008
M.Ed., Educational Leadership (3.8 GPA)
Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft. Myers, Florida, 2002 B.A., Exceptional Student Education K-12 (3.4 GPA) Professional Profile
Experienced special education teacher pursuing a position to serve as an integral component of a professional learning community; assisting school principal and designated administrators to ensure a well-managed learning environment through collaboration and implementation of research based instructional strategies, providing individual coaching and guided support.
Professional Georgia Educator Certificate (796137) in the following fields: SP ED Adapted Curriculum (P-12) Consultative
SP ED General Curriculum (P-12) Consultative
SP ED Math Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
ESOL endorsement
Core Competencies & Professional Skills
● Instruction & Curriculum Implementation
● Proficient in designing and implementing adapted learning labs and specialized instruction
● across the K-8 curriculum.
● IB-trained (Professional Development, Atlanta Public Schools – King Middle School).
● Proficient in Amplify, Thinking Maps, and Google Suite to enhance instruction.
● Experience delivering culturally responsive pedagogy and differentiated instruction aligned with
● IEPs and RTI frameworks.
● Skilled in lesson planning, co-teaching, and implementing best practices for inclusive education. Technology Integration & Educational Tools
● Proficient in using Nearpod, Canva, Infinite Campus, Boom Cards, Flocabulary, and GO-IEP.
● Provided tech-focused professional development with Jennifer Hall (APS).
● Integrated assistive technologies and adaptive tools to meet diverse learning needs in the least restrictive environment.
Special Education & Compliance
● Extensive experience writing, maintaining, and implementing IEPs in compliance with state
● and federal laws.
● Knowledgeable in IDEA, student discipline regulations, and public school law.
● Developed and monitored student progress through organized data collection and regular
● reporting.
Leadership & Collaboration
● Monitored K-8 instructional programs and supported staff with lesson modeling and
● instructional strategies
● Successfully collaborated with colleagues, school-based teams, and district leaders to
● problem-solve and promote student success.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, educators and
● stakeholders.
● Proven ability to co-teach, consult, and lead through solution-oriented strategies. Student-Centered Support
● Experience working with diverse exceptionalities including cognitive, sensory, behavioral,
● speech/language, and motor impairments.
● Personalized instruction based on students’ learning profiles and accommodations.
● Strong PBIS classroom management; flexible and adaptive to changing student and school needs. Organizational Excellence & Communication
● Maintain accurate records, progress monitoring systems, and compliant IEP documentation.
● Skilled in preparing progress and grade reports; creating weekly schedules to meet student
● support hours.
● Effective written, oral, and listening communication skills with a focus on student advocacy. Professional Mindset
● Willingness to wear many hats—attending faculty meetings, working flexible hours, and going beyond role expectations to ensure student achievement.
● Committed to equity and excellence in education, especially for underserved communities. Professional Experience
Independent Contractor/Substitute Teacher, Atlanta, Georgia January 2024 - present
(6th-8th EBD self-contained) (6th - 8th AU self-contained) Ivy Preparatory Academy, Atlanta, Georgia September 2023 - December 2023
(5th grade Math and Science)
Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta, Georgia August 2017 - September 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School (IRR 6th-8th), GNETS North Metro Collier County Public Schools, Naples, Florida December 2015 - June 2017 Cypress Palm Middle School (6th-8th EBD)
Clayton County Riverdale, Georgia July 2015 - November 2015 Utopian Academy for the Arts (6th IRR)
Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta, Georgia July 2014 - March 2015 Atlanta Classical Academy (K-8th Director of Student Services/SELT) Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta, Georgia March 2015 - June 2015 Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School (7th IRR- MST/Case Manager) Apartment Locating Service, Atlanta, Georgia May 2013 - May 2014 Promove (Property Specialist)
Non Profit Atlanta, Georgia August 2012 - February 2013 LaAmistad (1st-8th Education Specialist/Advocate)
Start Up Charter School, Atlanta, Georgia July 2011 - January 2012 Heritage Prep Charter Academy (6th-8th Coordinator/Lead Teacher) Fulton County Schools, Alpharetta, Georgia August 2008 - September 2010 Northwestern Middle School (6th-8th IRR and AU)
Collier County Public Schools, Naples, Florida August 2004 - June 2008 Oakridge Middle School (8th ESE Lead Teacher/Case Manager)
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