Janele Devereaux
Grass Valley,CA
Summary
Dedicated teacher with the ability to engage students and motivate them to want to learn. Conveys a strong level of respect to and from students. Trusted among teachers, administrators, parents, and students. Ability to manage individual disabilities with understanding and compassion.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
Nevada County Charter Services Authority
13024 Bitney Springs Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented educational programs aligned with state standards.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance instructional strategies and student engagement.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on curriculum development and assessment tools.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement in learning outcomes.
Special Education Teacher-Mild/Moderate
Sierra Foothills Academy
Loomis, CA
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Planned, prepared, and executed specialized curriculums for students with diverse learning disabilities
- Helped prepare IEP goals and objectives while supervising and assessing progress and behavior of students
- Provided consistent and effective mindfulness training and strategies to students with emotional disturbance.
Special Education Teacher-Mild/Moderate
Woodlake Elementary
Sacramento
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Planned, prepared, and executed specialized curriculums for students with mild and moderate learning disabilities, 5th and 6th grade.
- Helped prepare IEP goals and objectives while supervising and assessing progress and behavior of students
Resource Specialist
Vacaville Unified School District
07.2011 - 06.2018
- Provided direct instruction to and coordinated the instructional programs for students with exceptional needs enrolled in the resource specialist programs
- Used dynamic and engaging strategies suited to the needs of individual students in order to promote learning and progress on IEP goals.
- Provided on-site tech support
Paraeducator
Willis Jepson Middle School
12.2010 - 06.2011
- One on One Paraeducator
- Provided technological support for computer assisted assignments
- Collaborated with general and special education teachers
- Provided limited yet efficient liaison between student and faculty
Substitute Teacher
Vacaville Unified School District
10.2008 - 12.2010
- Managed middle school math class as long term substitute
- Managed computer technology class as long term substitute
- Managed special education classes at the middle school level, including Resource ED.
Education
Special Education Teaching Credential -
Brandman University
01.2011
Bachelors of Arts - English
University of California at Davis
01.2009
Skills
- Lesson Plans: Created innovative, dynamic, and engaging lesson plans based on age appropriate common core curriculum for classes of fifth, sixth, seventh-grade and eighth-grade students with high-functioning autism, speech impairment, dyslexia, and other learning and behavioral disabilities
- Communication: Engaged in frequent dialogue with parents, administrators, teachers, and various service providers to ensure each student's success
- Assessments: Wrote and administered formal and informal assessments of student mastery of common core standards adapted to each student's individual abilities, including the Woodcock Johnson IV and Brigance
- Individualized Education Plan: Managed IEP files and documents to maintain compliance with Special Education Laws
- SEIS/SIRAS: Adept and confident with the SEIS and SIRAS systems for the processing of special education documents and data, including the most recent updates and changes
Timeline
Education Specialist
Nevada County Charter Services Authority
05.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher-Mild/Moderate
Sierra Foothills Academy
09.2020 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher-Mild/Moderate
Woodlake Elementary
07.2018 - 07.2020
Resource Specialist
Vacaville Unified School District
07.2011 - 06.2018
Paraeducator
Willis Jepson Middle School
12.2010 - 06.2011
Substitute Teacher
Vacaville Unified School District
10.2008 - 12.2010
Bachelors of Arts - English
University of California at Davis
Special Education Teaching Credential -
Brandman University