Jennifer Can
Napa
Summary
Dynamic collaborator with a student centered focus, specializing in data-driven interventions and crisis management. Expert in developing tailored support strategies that enhance student engagement, safety and academic success. Strong communicator and trainer, committed to fostering collaborative environments and empowering staff to address diverse behavioral needs effectively.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Behaviorist
Napa Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized intervention plans for students, leading to measurable improvements in classroom engagement and academic performance
- Conducted comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessments to identify antecedents and patterns, enabling targeted support strategies
- Partnered with teachers an d support staff to consistently implement individualized behavior plans and positive behavior management strategies
- Established data-driven progress monitoring systems to track behavior progress and adjust interventions as needed
- Designed and implemented professional development for teachers and staff to enhance their capacity to address challenging behaviors
- Certified CPI instructor, overseeing proactive crisis intervention training for campus employees
- Member of PENT (Positive Environment Network of Trainers)
Juvenile Hall Counselor II
Napa County Juvenile Hall
04.2007 - 12.2024
- Supervised youth's daily activities for school, meals, and recreation time.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and other facility or court mandated documents
- Collaborated with the probation department, county mental health and other service providers to to support re-entry to the community
- Implemented comprehensive behavior management strategies and verbal de-escalation to foster a safe and rehabilitative environment for the youth
Education Specialist
Napa Valley Unified School District
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Taught students in grades 6-11 with a variety of academic and mental health needs
- Developed and implemented strategies to support students with a variety of academic, social-emotional and behavioral needs
- Modified general education curriculum for students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by law and district policies
- Collected and analyzed a variety of student data for goal development and progress monitoring
- Responsible for the training and supervision of support staff
- Collaboration with other teachers, services providers and community partners
Education
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential -
ACSA Leadership Institute
Sacramento, CA06-2025
Education Specialist Teaching Credential -
Brandman University
Fairfield, CA06-2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Fairfield, CA10-2008
Skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavioral support
- Non-violent crisis intervention
- Classroom management
- Staff development
Timeline
Behaviorist
Napa Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Education Specialist
Napa Valley Unified School District
08.2015 - 06.2022
Juvenile Hall Counselor II
Napa County Juvenile Hall
04.2007 - 12.2024
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential -
ACSA Leadership Institute
Education Specialist Teaching Credential -
Brandman University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
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