Jay B. Nielsen
Oceanside
Summary
Dedicated Special Education professional with a proven track record of 18 years at SMUSD, excelling in IEP development and behavior management. Skilled in fostering strong parent communication and delivering tailored curriculum, I advocate for student success and inclusion, ensuring progress through dedicated monitoring and collaboration with educators.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
SEAS Program Ed. Specialist
SMUSD
San Marcos
07.2007 - Current
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
Special Education Instructor
New Haven Youth and Family Services
Vista
11.2000 - 01.2007
- Responsibilities include managing a classroom of thirteen Severely Emotionally Disabled (SED) adolescents 13- 17 years of age with disabilities ranging from Ed, Autism, OHI, and SL. Instruction is based on credit requirements and teaching pro-social behaviors that will assist the students in transitioning to a lower level program or public school. Responsibilities also include writing IEPs and ITPs for each student and keeping track of their goals and objectives. Treatment meetings are attended once a month with each student's Treatment Coordinator and Facility Administrator to review school performance and progress toward treatment goals including the BSP.
- Accreditations Teacher of the Year Award in 2002
The Institute of Effective Education (TIEE)
02.1998 - 05.1998
- Assisting in the instruction of SED adolescents
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
National University
La Jolla, CA12-2012
Moderate/Severe Credential - Special Education
National University
La Jolla, CA01-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
CSUSM
San Marcos, CA12-1999
Skills
- IEP development
- Curriculum design
- Behavior management
- Student assessment
- Progress monitoring
- Parent communication
Volunteer Experience
The Institute of Effective Education (TIEE), 02/01/98, 05/01/98, Assisting in the instruction of SED adolescents
Accomplishments
- New Haven Youth and Family Services Teacher of the Year Award 2022
- NCCSE Special Education Teacher of the Year Award
Timeline
SEAS Program Ed. Specialist
SMUSD
07.2007 - Current
Special Education Instructor
New Haven Youth and Family Services
11.2000 - 01.2007
The Institute of Effective Education (TIEE)
02.1998 - 05.1998
Master of Science - Special Education
National University
Moderate/Severe Credential - Special Education
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
CSUSM
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