Jessica Connor

Jessica Connor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Special Education Coordinator at KIPP Albany Community Charter Middle School

  • Education

    • State University of New York College at Plattsburgh

      2014 - 2015
      Master's degree Special Education and Teaching B-6
    • State University of New York College at Plattsburgh

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor's Degree Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs

      Activities and Societies: Activity Coordination Board

  • Experience

    • Noah's Ark Nursery

      Dec 2012 - Dec 2015
      Assistant Teacher
    • YMCA of Plattsburgh

      Feb 2014 - Dec 2014
      Child Care
    • YWCA

      Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
      Substitute Teacher
    • Pals Early Childhood

      Jun 2015 - May 2016
      Toddler Lead Teacher

      ● Responsible for children ranging from 18 months- 2.5 years old.● Creating and executing age appropriate lessons.

    • Pals Early Childhood Center

      Jan 2016 - May 2016
      Assistant Director

      ● Edited classroom newsletters● Reviewed infant through pre-k curriculum and supply distribution● Distribution of center supplies● Designed toddler curriculum● Implemented classroom schedule and ratio compliance● Executed center closing procedures● Followed New York State OCFS Regulations

    • Ywca Of Ulster County

      Jun 2017 - Nov 2017

      Worked to achieve the meaningful progress of each individual child through assessments● Demonstrated flexibility to adapt teaching styles to children of multiple ages● Conferred with parents to provide them with information on their child’s strengths and empower them to help addressweaknesses● Used great organizational skills to communicate with families and staff through the use of monthly newsletters andlesson plans● Collaborated with other professionals to develop lessons using a child-centered approach● Delegated responsibilities to other staff members while maintaining an appropriate, safe, and positive workingenvironment Show less Worked directly with site director to sustain childcare programs between two centers and service children and parents● Managed administrative functions to ensure efficient operations of the organization according to OCFS regulations● Gave tours to prospective families● Managed staff of 10, ran monthly head teacher meetings, prepared weekly schedules for staff and was accountablefor children's files.● Interviewed potential employees● Liaison between centers and all staff members● Built positive relationships with the children, families, and staff. Show less

      • Pre Kindergarten Teacher

        Jun 2016 - Nov 2017
      • Assistant Director

        Jun 2017 - Sept 2017
    • KIPP Capital Region Public Schools

      Nov 2017 - now
      • Special Education Coordinator

        Aug 2022 - now
      • 7th Grade Math Teacher

        Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
      • 6th Grade Math Teacher

        Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
      • 6th Grade Science Teacher

        Nov 2017 - Aug 2019
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Childhood Education (Grade 1-6)

      New York State Education Department
      Jan 2024
    • Students with Disabilities (Grade 1-6)

      New York State Education Department
      Oct 2023
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Concession

      Issued by Saugerties Babe Ruth on Apr 2008
      Saugerties Babe RuthAssociated with Jessica Connor