Jason W Simpson
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Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Master of Arts in Educational Technology, in progress
Certification in Educational Technology, May 2, 2014
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Bachelor of Science: June 2012
Major: Special Education Cognitive Impairment Endorsement (K-12
Minor: Elementary Education (K-5) All Subjects (K-8 Self Contained Classroom)
Professional Experience
Special Education Teacher, Wyandotte Public Schools, Wyandotte, MI, August 2013 - Present
• Taught a cross-categorical resource room with nineteen students on my caseload.
• Assessed the needs of my students by using appropriate diagnostic measures.
• Wrote legally compliant Individual Education Program (IEP) plans.
• Observed/evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Student Teacher, Wyandotte Public Schools, Wyandotte, MI Spring 2012
• Taught in Cognitive Impairment Resource Room with 15 students on the case load.
• Assessed the needs of students by using appropriate diagnostic measures.
• Wrote legally compliant Individual Education Program (IEP) plans.
• Observed/evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Student Teacher, Wyandotte Public Schools, Wyandotte, MI Winter 2012
• Taught basic liberal arts subjects to 31 first grade students (general education).
• Prepared lesson plans, attended department and building meetings.
• Assisted with attendance and positive behavior interventions and supports.
Network Technician, Wyandotte Public Schools, Wyandotte, MI January 2000 - August 2013
• Operated/maintained computer district network for 350 teachers and 4,300 students.
• Trained staff one-on-one Microsoft software.
• Supported/maintained district audio and video equipment.
Electronic Lead, Staples, Taylor, MI September 1996 - September 1999
• Supervised/trained six staff members within the electronics department.
• Prepared employees work schedules for all store employees (25).
• maintained inventory/returns and, implemented department planograms.
• Supervised/trained six staff members within the electronics department.
• Prepared employees work schedules for all store employees (25).
• maintained inventory/returns and, implemented department planograms.
Professional Memberships
Michigan Council for Exceptional Children, MI, November 2011 - Present
Professional Development
Elementary New Teacher Academy, Wayne, MI, October 2013 - April 2014
The purpose of the New Teacher Academy is to provide time for new teachers to come together to explore topics and issues that are timely and relevant to their new roles as educators. Topics focus on establishing cultures of high performance both for professionalism and in classrooms.
The purpose of the New Teacher Academy is to provide time for new teachers to come together to explore topics and issues that are timely and relevant to their new roles as educators. Topics focus on establishing cultures of high performance both for professionalism and in classrooms.
Not In Kansas Anymore Workshop, Ypsilanti, MI, November 2011
Conference Speaker: Dr. Eleanor White, Director of Special Education and Early Intervention Service, Michigan Department of Education. Discussion of useful interviewing tips and resources.
Conference Speaker: Dr. Eleanor White, Director of Special Education and Early Intervention Service, Michigan Department of Education. Discussion of useful interviewing tips and resources.
Personal Curriculum Workshop, Brighton, MI, July 2011
Conference Speaker: Dr. Derek Fries, Assistant Professor for College of Education at EMU. Discussion of the Personal Curriculum option to modify the Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements.
Conference Speaker: Dr. Derek Fries, Assistant Professor for College of Education at EMU. Discussion of the Personal Curriculum option to modify the Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements.
Accessible Instruction Workshop, Waterford, MI, March 2011
Conference Speaker: Dave L. Edyburn, Ph.D., Professor, Discussion of competencies, tools, and skills that ensure instructional materials are accessible, effective, and engaging for all students.
Conference Speaker: Dave L. Edyburn, Ph.D., Professor, Discussion of competencies, tools, and skills that ensure instructional materials are accessible, effective, and engaging for all students.
Technology
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