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Jill M. Severin

Staples

Summary

Experienced in providing specialized education services, successfully supporting students with ASD, SLD, DD, DCD, and EBD. Expertise in creating a positive and trusting learning environment, excelling at team building. Implementing creative and meaningful social skills and academic support interventions by connecting and motivating students. Prioritizing building positive relationships with parents and staff, as well as advocating for the students worked with. Bringing reliability and flexibility to ensure the best outcomes for all involved.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special education teacher

Staples Motley Elementary School
08.2016 - Current
  • Assigned to SLD and ASD, but provided academic support and social skills to all disabilities.
  • Member of SAT, child study, volunteered at kindergarten open houses, and reading night.
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.

Second grade teacher

Kaleidoscope Charter School
01.2011 - 06.2016
  • Developed curriculum in all subject areas, differentiated and accommodated needs of both regular and special education students.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.


Education

K-12 ASD licensure -

Bemidji State University
05.2020

K-12 SLD licensure -

Bemidji State University
07.1990

Bachelor of Applied Science - K-6 Elementary Education

University of MN - Duluth
11.1987

Skills

  • STAR
  • PRESS Interventions
  • Catalyst Training
  • MTSS
  • CPI
  • Press Interventions
  • Assessment administration and analysis
  • Developing and executing IEPs
  • Progress tracking and reporting
  • Positive behavior management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Effective collaboration in teams
  • Effective parent communication
  • Visual supports
  • Social skills training
  • Data collection and organization

Certification

  • Minnesota Licensure, #312837
  • B-12 Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • K-12 Specific Learning Disabilities
  • K-6 Elementary Education

Timeline

Special education teacher

Staples Motley Elementary School
08.2016 - Current

Second grade teacher

Kaleidoscope Charter School
01.2011 - 06.2016

K-12 SLD licensure -

Bemidji State University

K-12 ASD licensure -

Bemidji State University

Bachelor of Applied Science - K-6 Elementary Education

University of MN - Duluth

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