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Jenelle Trantham

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Summary

Professional with solid background in best practices of instructional design and implementation. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving measurable results. Recognized for organizational abilities, problem-solving skills, and commitment to student success.


Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

IEP Coordinator

Achieve School for Autism
09.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated services with outside agencies, such as therapists and specialists, to ensure support for students.
  • Ensured a smooth transition between grade levels by collaborating closely with receiving teachers and sharing vital information about incoming students.
  • Enhanced the IEP process by streamlining communication between teachers, administrators, and parents.
  • Implemented evidence-based teaching strategies tailored specifically to the unique needs of each child on caseload.

2nd Grade Teacher and Special Education Teacher

Show Low Unified School District
10.2015 - 05.2021
  • Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
  • 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.
  • Provided Special Education services and completed the IEP process.

4th Grade Teacher/ Special Education

Deer Valley Unified School District
12.2004 - 05.2015
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
  • Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.

Education

Master of Science - Business Analytics

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2024

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

GCU
Glendale, AZ
11-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

ASU
Glendale, AZ
12-2004

Skills

  • Organizational proficiency
  • Instructional strategies
  • Progress monitoring
  • Curriculum adaptation
  • Parent engagement

Timeline

IEP Coordinator

Achieve School for Autism
09.2023 - Current

2nd Grade Teacher and Special Education Teacher

Show Low Unified School District
10.2015 - 05.2021

4th Grade Teacher/ Special Education

Deer Valley Unified School District
12.2004 - 05.2015

Master of Science - Business Analytics

Grand Canyon University

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

GCU

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

ASU
Jenelle Trantham