Jennifer Miner

Experience

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  Simsbury Public Schools

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2022

  Special Education Tutor

  Instructed daily in the areas of Functional Science/Social Studies, Applied English and Life Skills. Provided support in general education classes by collaborating with general education teachers regularly and modifying curriculum as needed.

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  Manchester Public Schools

  Jan 2015 - Oct 2016

  Special Education Teacher

  Collaborated and co-taught with general education teachers on a daily basis. Provided academic support in general education classes. Organized and facilitated parent meetings. Instructed a study skills class focusing on organizational strategies, study skills and re-teaching of concepts for further understanding.Constructed and executed multiple lessons daily based on students’ prior knowledge and learning styles. Collaborated and co-taught with related service professionals. Organized and facilitated parent meetings. Designed individualized education plans based on student performance and data. Show less

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  Creative Interventions

  Mar 2017 - Feb 2018

  Senior ABA Therapist

  Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children in their homes, collected and organize data, collaborated with Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to share programming recommendations, and trained parents in ABA methods.

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  CCSN: The Center for Children with Special Needs

  Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  Registered Behavior Technician

  Instructed clients in the areas listed on their treatment plans (including daily living skills and functional communication). Collected data (both qualitative and quantitative) and recorded in online tracking system. Modeled and taught families Applied Behavior Analysis strategies.

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  American School for the Deaf

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2021

  Transition Assistant

  Coached students at their job sites in the community and on campus. Facilitated connections with local businesses to establish and maintain job sites. Communicated with a variety of individuals using both American Sign Language (ASL) and English. Collaborated with teachers, related service professionals and outside agencies regarding student progress. Instructed in the areas of transition and life skills.

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  State of Connecticut

  Nov 2021 - now

  Transition Advisor

  Educate families on the Department, other state agencies and entitlements. Participate in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings to ensure appropriate transition steps are occurring for individuals. Present and train families and school districts on Department and transition information. Collaborate with other state agencies and school districts to present all options and identify those which best meet the individuals’ needs.