JENNIFER L. JARDINE

8 Applewood Road West Boylston MA 01583, 508-740-0361 JennJardine@gmail.com

Summary: My experience includes working as a Special Education Teacher for 9 years in both public and private school settings.

Assistive Technology, THE PACT and lifelong learning are things I have an affinity for and truly enjoy. My interest in helping students gain their independence with their own individual plans and supports is just part of what keeps me motivated in the classroom. Being the support is not my end goal, providing supports for the students so that they can be independent and successful is. The best way to balance my work life is by going to the gym, playing soccer, horseback-riding, learning, and laughing.

Education 2004-2008

SIMMONS COLLEGE Boston, MA Master of Science in Education Educational Specialty in Special Education – Assistive Technology

1996-2001 NORWICH UNIVERSITY Northfield, VT Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with a Minor in Coaching

Certification Massachusetts Licensure Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) Academic Professional Massachusetts Licensure Moderate Disabilities (5-12) Academic Professional

Professional Development

• The Global Issues Seminar Series 2014-2015 “The Islamic State” - Tufts University – Medford Massachusetts • Motivating the Unmotivated – Bureau of Education and Research – April 22, 2015 – confirmation # 459836

Professional Affiliations

• National Association of Special Education Teachers • Toastmasters

Teaching Experience 2014 – current Pathways Academy Center for Neurodevelopment Services (CNS) Mclean Hospital Belmont, MA Special Education Teacher Grades 4-7

• Effectively intervene during incidents of physical and or verbal crisis • IEP maintenance and compliance • History curriculum in accordance with the Common Core • Work with support staff

2013 – 2014 Foundations Windsor, Vermont Special Education Teacher

• Implementation of THE PACT • IEP maintenance and compliance • Create curriculum for all students to be implemented by support staff

2012 – 2013 Hartford Memorial Middle School White River Junction, Vermont Special Education Teacher 6-8

• Responsible for substantially separate classroom curriculum • Inclusion support for students • Caseload of 8 students • Assistive Technology evaluations and support for equipment • Learned and implemented THE PACT

2010 – 2012 Pathways Academy Belmont, MA Center for Neurodevelopment Services (CNS) Mclean Hospital Special Education Teacher Grades 8-12 Transferrable Skills and Traits

• Powerpoint – Flexability – Independent – Team Player – Creative – Professional – Classroom Management – Communicator – Strong Work Ethic – Dedicated – Heart – Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills – THE PACT – Executive Functioning Skills – Behavior Management – Multi Task – Organized – Store Closing protocols – Sales Lead – Caring – Bank Teller Experience