Julie Gunter Bajari
Visalia
Summary
Experienced with Individual Education Program development, curriculum implementation, and educational assessment techniques. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to enhance student learning and engagement. Strong understanding of team collaboration and effective communication within educational settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
Valley Life Charter School District
10.2021 - Current
- Provide targeted instruction to students through both small group and individualized one-on-one sessions to support academic growth and address specific learning needs.
- Develop and implement effective lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and aligned with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive IEP documentation, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.
- Participate actively in IEP meetings, collaborating with families, teachers, and support staff to set and review student goals and accommodations.
- Conduct academic assessments to evaluate student eligibility, progress, identify learning gaps, and inform instructional planning.
- Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development, and growth.
- Provided individualized support for students with special needs, adapting instructional approaches to meet their unique learning requirements.
Teacher
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Provided educational support throughout all curricular areas.
- Utilized a variety of assessments for continuous data monitoring of individual student progress.
- Implemented the Response to Intervention (RTI) for language arts, English Language Development, and math.
- Provided a culturally rich classroom for authentic teaching using differentiated instruction.
- Used a variety of assessments to monitor student learning.
- Scaffolded student learning for deeper comprehension and mastery.
- Participated in professional learning communities, within grade level, to advance student achievement through the use of data driven decision making.
- Delivered instruction targeted on clearly stated objectives, student engagement, and checking for understanding.
- Maintained fidelity to an instructional schedule that supported research-based best practices.
Teacher
Pacific Grove Unified School District
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Instructed with best practices to increase student achievement via student data analyses, progress monitoring, and creation of customized action plans to promote continuous improvements.
- Supported emergent readers in becoming more fluent and confident readers while simultaneously ensuring the greatest potential achieved for every student.
- Utilized district adopted curriculum/supplemental activities engage students in their own learning.
- Team taught within grade level to support access and experience for students.
- Participated in professional training and development.
- Engaged parents and care givers via volunteer opportunities and conferencing as an integral part of student success.
Teacher
Pacific Grove Unified School District
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Teacher
Junipero Serra School
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Education
No Degree - Education Specialist Intern- IMPACT Program
Tulare Office Of Education
Visalia, CA05-2024
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - undefined
Chapman University
Monterey, CABachelor of Liberal Arts - undefined
California State University Monterey Bay
Monterey, CASkills
- Student engagement
- Literacy development
- Special education
- Student motivation and engagement
- Assessment strategies
- Individualized education plans
Timeline
Education Specialist
Valley Life Charter School District
10.2021 - Current
Teacher
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
08.2011 - 06.2015
Teacher
Pacific Grove Unified School District
08.2011 - 06.2013
Teacher
Pacific Grove Unified School District
08.2007 - 06.2008
Teacher
Junipero Serra School
08.2005 - 06.2006
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - undefined
Chapman University
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - undefined
California State University Monterey Bay
No Degree - Education Specialist Intern- IMPACT Program
Tulare Office Of Education
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