Jennifer Rottweiler

During my time, this school year as a Literacy Interventionist, I have taught language arts reteach groups alongside our current third grade teachers, I have planned lessons for third grade students using materials the teachers have given me as well as my own (with approval) in order to ensure student understanding of educational goals.

I push in to a third grade classroom where I assist the teacher with most student writing, reading, and math literacy assignments, working with several small groups of students who need targeted intervention in reading and writing techniques.

In my short time at Huachuca Mountain, I have had three different positions, adult support for our TLC program, Instructional Paraprofessional in the Resource Room with a virtual teacher, and currently as a Literacy Interventionist. I have adapted many general education standards within the classroom to fit within the IEP goals of students, have enhanced student engagement by incorporating many different instructional methods to fit student learning styles, assessed student progress through formative assessments and adjusted instruction accordingly, designed engaging activities that address specific literacy gaps in reading and writing, and promote a love of reading through introducing students to well written and illustrated books and reading to them with my own excitement, even the older elementary students.

Under direction of certified teacher, reinforced instruction and behavior individually and in small groups with typical students and special education students in classroom setting with emphasis in mainstreaming special education students. Assisted in implementation of IEPs, adhering to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments. Aided students with various self-help skill building such as toileting and personal hygiene, eating, dressing and washing. Facilitated with gross motor and fine motor activities. Provided overall classroom support to teacher by preparing and setting up work areas, operating variety of office equipment as needed by teacher. Oversaw students in common areas and field trips to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teachers. Maintained records and files related to student progress, IEPs, grades, behavior and assigned activities. Assists physical therapists, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists in achieving student goals. Experience with assessment procedures, skill acquisition, data collection, and behavior reduction procedures.