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Jessica Allen

5585 Brockport-Spencerport Rd, Brockport, NY 14420


allenjj10@bonaventure.edu or (585) 771-7162
https://sites.google.com/site/missjessicaallenefolio/home

Education
St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY
MSED in Differentiated Instruction, Students with Disabilities, anticipated May 2016
BS in Elementary/Special Education, concentration in Social Studies, December 2014
Teacher Certification
NYS Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), pending
NYS Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6), pending
NYS Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2), pending
NYS Early Childhood, Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2), pending
NYS Students with Disabilities, Generalist (Grades 7-12), anticipated May 2016
NYS Gifted Education Extension (Grades K-12), anticipated May 2016
Teaching Experiences
Graduate Internship, ages 14-25 Transition Program, Directions in Independent Living, Olean, NY, Spring 2016
Provided job coaching services in work-based settings to students with disabilities who will receive a
CDOS high school diploma.
Provided training to young adults on life skills.
Graduate Internship, 6th-8th grade Autism program, Greece Athena Middle School, Rochester, NY, January 2016
Differentiated lesson plans and activities to meet the needs of a nonverbal student with ASD whose primary
language is Spanish.
Administered the Woodcock Johnson IV to a student in 8 th grade and administered the AIMSweb
assessment to my nonverbal student.
Created and applied a token board to communicate with my nonverbal student.
Graduate Internship, 4th grade ALPS (Alternative Learning Paths) Program, Allegany-Limestone Elementary
School, Allegany, NY, Spring 2015
Introducednewtechnology(educationalwebsites,MicrosoftPowerPoint)tostudents.
Encouragedandsupportedanautonomouslearningenvironmentforstudentstoinitiate,createand
evaluateduringthelearningprocess.
Student Teaching, 5th & 6th grade Resource Room, Olean Intermediate-Middle School, Olean, NY, Spring 2014
Provided ELA and Math instruction to 5th and 6th grade students in a resource room setting.
Collaborated on IEP development.
Monitored 5th grade students taking the NYS ELA and Mathematics assessments.
Student Teaching, 3rd Grade General Education Classroom, Allegany-Limestone Elementary School, Allegany, NY,
Spring 2014
Analyzed student IEPs, acknowledged student needs, and provided appropriate supports for the students
with disabilities in my classroom.
Participated in parent-teacher conferences.
Students with Disabilities Internship, 3rd-5th grade Life Skills Classroom, School Street Elementary School,
Bradford, PA, Fall 2013
Co-taught lessons on appropriate personal hygiene to students in grades 3, 4, and 5 in a self-contained
classroom setting.
Early Childhood/Childhood Internship, 2nd grade General Education Classroom, Cuba-Rushford Elementary
School, Cuba, NY, Fall 2012
Taught the EngageNY ELA and Mathematics modules to students in 2nd grade.

Composed and instructed a fall themed unit plan that aligned with the 2nd grade Common Core standards.
Continuously collected data on assessments to reflect and improve my teaching as well as drive my future
instruction.
Early Childhood Internship, Kindergarten General Education Classroom,
East View Elementary School, Olean, NY, Spring 2012
DevelopedSMARTBoardappstoengagestudentsandprovideahandsonlearningexperience.
Createdpre/postassessmentstoevaluatestudentsprogressthroughoutacommunityhelpersunit.
Other Work Experience
Graduate Assistant, Education Department, St. Bonaventure, NY (2015- 2016)
Assisted in the preparation for an NCATE (National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education)
team visit in November 2015.
Organized and purchased new books, school supplies, and teaching supplies for the St. Bonaventure
Reading Clinic for the spring 2016 season.
Revised and edited professional documents.
Substitute Dance Teacher, Little Red Dance Studio, Spencerport, NY (2007-present)
Reviewed choreography and provided specific feedback to dancers.
Backstage manager at the end of the year recitals.
Child Care Provider/Nanny, Spencerport, NY (2006-present)
Provided a structured and safe environment for children ages birth-12.
Organized trips to the zoo, science museum, and Erie Canal.
Awards and Honors
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society for Education
Inducted Spring 2014, co-treasurer 2014-15, graduate counselor 2015-16
St. Bonaventure Deans List
Fall 2010-Spring 2015
Activities and Leadership
St. Bonaventure Hip Hop Team
Member/choreographer (2013-16), co-captain (2015-16)
St. Bonaventure Bona Buddies (2010-2011)
Volunteering
Hilton Baptist Church, Volunteer, Hilton, NY, 2005-present
Cattaraugus County BOCES Winter Carnival, Volunteer, Ellicottville, NY, March 2016
Spencerport Soccer Club, U8 Boys Club Soccer Assistant Coach, Spencerport, NY, June-August 2015
Enrico Fermi School No. 17, Kindergarten Classroom Volunteer, Rochester, NY, May-June 2015
Technology Skills
SMART Notebook, Kidspiration, Inspiration, WebQuest, Timeliner, Weebly, Google Sites, ELMO Document
camera & projector, Microsoft Office, iPads/tablets, Windows 8, Familiar with several Assistive Technologies
Professional Development
Trainings on OPWDD eligibility, transition services, and employment (Spring 2016), Conducted Professional
Research and Presented on Differentiating Literacy Instruction in the Classroom (April 2015), Independent Study in
Education Department (Spring 2012), Cultural Diversity Workshop, Child Abuse Prevention Workshop, Safe
Schools Workshop, DASA (Dignity for All Students) Training workshop
Special Skills and Interests
8 years experience with basic Spanish, research skills, sports statistician experience
References
Dr. Rene Hauser
St. Bonaventure University Professor
Rhauser@sbu.edu

Christine Campbell
Job Coach
Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES

Andrea Niece
Transition Services & Special
Education Coordinator

(716) 997-0515

(716) 307-0036

Directions in Independent Living


(716) 373-4602

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