Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Sheena Jestes

Dobson

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Exceptional Children’s Teacher - Adapted

Surry County Schools
08.2005 - Current
  • Assisted in developing individualized education plans for students with exceptional needs.
  • Collaborated with teachers and specialists to implement effective teaching strategies.
  • Supported classroom management to create a positive learning environment for all students.
  • Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning requirements of exceptional children.
  • Engaged in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching techniques and methodologies.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques to promote positive student interactions.
  • Coordinated with support staff such as speech therapists and occupational therapists to ensure comprehensive services were provided for exceptional children.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.

Education

No Degree - Special Education Licensure

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Bachelor of Science - Habilitative Science

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
05.2005

Associate of Applied Science -

Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
05.2003

Skills

  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Student engagement
  • Progress monitoring
  • Special education expertise
  • Transition planning
  • IEP implementation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Professionalism
  • Life skills training
  • Differentiated instruction

Certification

HOUSE certified in Special Education math, science, social studies, and English Language Arts.

Timeline

Exceptional Children’s Teacher - Adapted

Surry County Schools
08.2005 - Current

No Degree - Special Education Licensure

Fayetteville State University

Bachelor of Science - Habilitative Science

Appalachian State University

Associate of Applied Science -

Surry Community College
Sheena Jestes