Jennifer Sandoval
Special Programs Facilitator at Medina Valley ISD- Claim this Profile
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Anthony R. Sanchez, PhDc.
As a special education teacher, Jennifer was my supervisor for over two years. I am so glad I had someone like her as my leadership. I was new to the organization. During that time, I needed a mentor to guide me in the right direction. Jennifer not only pointed me in the right direction, but she taught me how to be informed of special education theories and practices. During this process, I saw the benefit in my classroom over the past years and in meetings. Jennifer is a person who believes in helping all children achieve their greatest strengths and ability. I have never seen a dedicated person in my past eight years as an educator closing the education gap for all children, but more specific special education students. Jennifer is a leader and embodies best practices to find answers and communicate with other leaders to empower the education system. I highly recommend Jennifer! She is the best! I wouldn't be where I am today without her leadership.
Anthony R. Sanchez, PhDc.
As a special education teacher, Jennifer was my supervisor for over two years. I am so glad I had someone like her as my leadership. I was new to the organization. During that time, I needed a mentor to guide me in the right direction. Jennifer not only pointed me in the right direction, but she taught me how to be informed of special education theories and practices. During this process, I saw the benefit in my classroom over the past years and in meetings. Jennifer is a person who believes in helping all children achieve their greatest strengths and ability. I have never seen a dedicated person in my past eight years as an educator closing the education gap for all children, but more specific special education students. Jennifer is a leader and embodies best practices to find answers and communicate with other leaders to empower the education system. I highly recommend Jennifer! She is the best! I wouldn't be where I am today without her leadership.
Anthony R. Sanchez, PhDc.
As a special education teacher, Jennifer was my supervisor for over two years. I am so glad I had someone like her as my leadership. I was new to the organization. During that time, I needed a mentor to guide me in the right direction. Jennifer not only pointed me in the right direction, but she taught me how to be informed of special education theories and practices. During this process, I saw the benefit in my classroom over the past years and in meetings. Jennifer is a person who believes in helping all children achieve their greatest strengths and ability. I have never seen a dedicated person in my past eight years as an educator closing the education gap for all children, but more specific special education students. Jennifer is a leader and embodies best practices to find answers and communicate with other leaders to empower the education system. I highly recommend Jennifer! She is the best! I wouldn't be where I am today without her leadership.
Anthony R. Sanchez, PhDc.
As a special education teacher, Jennifer was my supervisor for over two years. I am so glad I had someone like her as my leadership. I was new to the organization. During that time, I needed a mentor to guide me in the right direction. Jennifer not only pointed me in the right direction, but she taught me how to be informed of special education theories and practices. During this process, I saw the benefit in my classroom over the past years and in meetings. Jennifer is a person who believes in helping all children achieve their greatest strengths and ability. I have never seen a dedicated person in my past eight years as an educator closing the education gap for all children, but more specific special education students. Jennifer is a leader and embodies best practices to find answers and communicate with other leaders to empower the education system. I highly recommend Jennifer! She is the best! I wouldn't be where I am today without her leadership.
Credentials
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EC - 12 Special Education Teaching Certification
Texas Education AgencyJun, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
Generalist EC - 6 Teaching Certification
Texas Education AgencySep, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Category 1 PYP Training
International Baccalaureate -
Category 3 PYP Training
International Baccalaureate
Experience
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Special Programs Facilitator
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Jul 2021 - Present
In this role, I implement, facilitate and supervise the special education ARD/IEP process. I collaborate with other professionals and parents in the ARD process. I work cooperatively with administrators and instructional personnel to develop the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities according to the federal requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as well as other federal and state regulations. In this role, I implement, facilitate and supervise the special education ARD/IEP process. I collaborate with other professionals and parents in the ARD process. I work cooperatively with administrators and instructional personnel to develop the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities according to the federal requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as well as other federal and state regulations.
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THRIVE Virtual Education Services & Consulting
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United States
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Owner & Founder
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Jul 2020 - Present
I founded THRIVE Virtual Education Services & Consulting to provide children with and without disabilities an option for individualized education services including individualized instruction, tutoring, social skills development, special education advocacy, and consulting. I provide direct services to clients including specialized instruction, special education advocacy, and consulting services. I currently develop systems and manage daily business operations including financial management, marketing, staffing, strategic planning, and customer service. Show less
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Wisewire Ed
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Remote
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English Language Arts Curriculum Development
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Mar 2021 - Oct 2021
In this contractual role, I write 4th grade English Language Arts curriculum aligned to Texas, Florida, and Common Core education standards. This curriculum is written according to the client's framework for converting the curriculum into a digital, online format. Feedback is shared by a team of reviewers and revisions to the curriculum are implemented by me as the writer. In addition to the curriculum writing role, I review written 5th grade English Language Arts curriculum with the purpose of helping the curriculum writer create high learner engagement, increase diversity and reduce bias within the lesson objectives. . Show less
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IDEA Public Schools
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San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Special Education Teacher & Coordinator
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Aug 2017 - May 2020
Managed the special education team in grades 6-9 and 7th-grade multidisciplinary team. This included providing coaching, feedback, and evaluation in implementing rigorous instruction and high behavioral expectations for students. Developed academic and behavioral interventions including data collection systems to support the diverse needs of students with and without disabilities. Provided professional development to campus and district staff on multiple occasions. Coordinated special education services and compliance measures, including scheduling, facilitating ARD/IEP meetings and delivering special education services for 60+ identified students in grades 6-9. Designed and implemented curriculum aligned to ELA TEKS 6th-10th grade. Utilized data collected to inform instructional decision-making. This resulted in 65% of 6th-grade special education and 78% of 7th grade ELA students meeting ELA growth goals according to state standards. Managed caseload of 25+ students receiving special education services. Collaborated with staff to implement differentiated instructional supports, accommodations, and behavioral interventions to meet the needs of students. Show less
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Meridian World
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Round Rock, Texas, United States
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Special Education Teacher & Dept. Lead
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Aug 2014 - May 2017
Taught a wide range of students with learning differences and cognitive abilities transdisciplinary skills within the framework of International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program. Managed team of special education teachers and instructional assistants including scheduling service minutes, skills development, ongoing support, and evaluation. Developed a progress monitoring data management system and provided training on its use and how to use the data to drive instructional and behavioral intervention decisions. Data collected using various measures including Fountas and Pinnell and Words Their Way. Developed a social skills program targeted at improving social and executive function skills through instruction to identified students in grades 3-5. The focus of our sessions included perspective taking, conflict resolution, self-management, conversation and organizational skills, etc. Worked with general education teachers in grades K-5 to provide support with differentiation of learning engagements within their planners in order to meet the diverse needs of their students in all subject areas. Show less
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Lexis Preparatory School
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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Special Education Teacher
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Dec 2012 - Feb 2014
Differentiated and adapted curricula to promote the higher order thinking skills of students with learning differences in grades 3-5 in the following subject areas: Math, Reading, Spelling, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Executive Function and Social Skills. Differentiated and adapted curricula to promote the higher order thinking skills of students with learning differences in grades 3-5 in the following subject areas: Math, Reading, Spelling, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Executive Function and Social Skills.
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The Winston School
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San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Special Education Teacher
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Aug 2009 - Oct 2012
Designed, differentiated and adapted instruction to advance the success of students with a wide range of learning disabilities in grades 2-6 and at the high school level for the following subject areas: Math, Reading, Language Arts, Computer, Science, Yearbook and Graphic Design. Designed, differentiated and adapted instruction to advance the success of students with a wide range of learning disabilities in grades 2-6 and at the high school level for the following subject areas: Math, Reading, Language Arts, Computer, Science, Yearbook and Graphic Design.
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AllianceBernstein
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San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Client Relationship and 529 Plan Specialist
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Oct 2007 - Aug 2009
Resolved questions and problems experienced by mutual fund customers in a call center environment. Worked toward customer satisfaction and applied federal regulations to changes in mutual fund accounts. Resolved questions and problems experienced by mutual fund customers in a call center environment. Worked toward customer satisfaction and applied federal regulations to changes in mutual fund accounts.
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Prospera Housing Community Services
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San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Administrative Assistant & Intern
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Jun 2005 - Sep 2007
Developed and administered a resident survey for federally funded, affordable housing communities in the South Texas region to assess needs of residents and present to executives. Wrote and submitted a grant to the City of Corpus Christi that was awarded $300K for renovations of an affordable housing community. Developed and administered a resident survey for federally funded, affordable housing communities in the South Texas region to assess needs of residents and present to executives. Wrote and submitted a grant to the City of Corpus Christi that was awarded $300K for renovations of an affordable housing community.
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"I Have A Dream" Foundation
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San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Senior Intern
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2005 - 2006
Developed a mentor program for at-risk program participants to improve outcomes for post-secondary educational success. Assisted program participants with SAT/ACT preparation, as well as identifying sources of financial aid. Identified sources of continued financial support and coordinated an annual scholarship fundraiser benefiting program participants. Developed a mentor program for at-risk program participants to improve outcomes for post-secondary educational success. Assisted program participants with SAT/ACT preparation, as well as identifying sources of financial aid. Identified sources of continued financial support and coordinated an annual scholarship fundraiser benefiting program participants.
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Education
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2009 - 2011
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Master's degree, Special Education and Teaching -
2004 - 2006
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor's degree, Political Science & Anthropology -
2002 - 2004
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Political Science and Government
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