Overview
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Jessica Hanson

Newnan

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coordinator of Exceptional Education

Chattahoochee Hills Charter School
Chattahoochee Hills
10.2021 - Current
  • Participated in IEP team meetings as needed by providing information about current assessment results and recommendations for instruction and intervention strategies.
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Researched new instructional strategies or technologies that may benefit students with disabilities.
  • Coordinated testing activities such as administering standardized tests or completing formal evaluations when necessary.
  • Developed transition plans for students moving from one level or program to another or transitioning into postsecondary settings.
  • Monitored progress of students with special needs through regular observations and data collection.
  • Created a positive learning environment that encourages the development of social skills and self-esteem.
  • Facilitated meetings with parents, teachers, therapists, administrators. to discuss goals for students' educational programs.
  • Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff, parents, and administrators on best practices in educating students with disabilities.
  • Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.

Special Education Teacher

Coweta County School System
Newnan
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
  • Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
  • Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Coweta County School System
Newnan
11.2014 - 07.2021
  • Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting.
  • Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
  • Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
  • Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.

Education

Post-Master's Certificate - Educational Administration Tier 1

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
12-2024

Master of Arts - Teacher Education: Special Education

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
12-2023

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
05-2021

High School Diploma -

Newnan High School
Newnan, GA
05-1999

Skills

  • Individualized education plans
  • Behavior management
  • Special education advocacy
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Data collection
  • Instructional strategies

Certification

  • I5T SP ED General Curriculum (P-12) Consultative [FLD798] Certification ID: 1456028

Timeline

Coordinator of Exceptional Education

Chattahoochee Hills Charter School
10.2021 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Coweta County School System
07.2021 - 10.2021

Special Education Paraprofessional

Coweta County School System
11.2014 - 07.2021

Post-Master's Certificate - Educational Administration Tier 1

University of West Georgia

Master of Arts - Teacher Education: Special Education

University of West Georgia

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of West Georgia

High School Diploma -

Newnan High School
Jessica Hanson