Experience

• University of Connecticut

  Doctoral Student

  Jessica worked at University of Connecticut as a Doctoral Student

• Southern Connecticut State University

  Adjunct Instructor

  Jessica worked at Southern Connecticut State University as a Adjunct Instructor

• Southern Connecticut State University

  Fulltime Instructor

  SED 225: Introduction to Exceptionalities
  SED 365: Assessment and Remediation in Mathematics for Students with Disabilities
  SED 482: Teaching Exceptional Students in the Secondary Special Education Classroom

• Branford High School

  Special Educator

  ● Develop and implement quality training for paraprofessionals each semester based on student needs
  ● Evaluate current vocational course curriculum and develop new curriculum according to current research and department needs
  ● Assess vocational needs of students with disabilities from 9th grade to age 21 and create appropriate programming to meet those needs
  ● Create and implement lesson plans designed to equip students with academic learning strategies and practical career and employability skills
  ● Maintain ongoing evaluation to determine the effectiveness of teaching methods
  ● Develop new transition program that involves work and life skills within the Branford community
  ● Maintain strong collaborative and consultative relationships with community partners to ensure success of transition program

• Louisiana State University HSC

  Project Coordinator

  ● Design and implement Universal Design for Learning professional development for faculty at a local community college, including online webinars and in-person seminars
  ● Assist college faculty in identifying best practices in course pedagogy for students with disabilities in their courses
  ● Participate in college wide faculty professional development regarding Learning Management System, Blackboard and best practices for online education
  ● Coordinate with technology department to ensure training materials and resources are up to date and available
  ● Implement and analyze surveys after each professional development seminar to identify positives and areas for improvement
  ● Develop reports and presentations to inform stakeholders throughout the state of Louisiana of current status of projects