Jennifer M.

Blanchette
6935 Crosby Court
Minnetrista, MN 55331
612-212-6588
blanchettej@district112.org

Advocate for specialized support, instruction and programming to promote personalized

learning for all students.

OBJECTIVE
Seeking Position of Special Education Coordinator

EDUCATION
July 2018 Master of Science in Educational Leadership
(expected Educational Leadership Specialist Degree
completion) Minnesota State University, Mankato

May 2001 Master of Education - Specialization in Special Education

Westminster College
Salt Lake City, Utah

June 1995 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

California State University, Chico
Chico, California

CERTIFICATIONS
​Minnesota State Administrative License
Director of Special Education (expected Auagust 2018)
​Minnesota State Teaching License
Special Education Academic and Behavioral Strategist K-12
Elementary Education 1-6
Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION

Fall 2018 ​Eastern Carver County Schools, Minnesota
Integrated Arts Academy
Special Education Teacher Grades 9-12
17-21 Diploma Program
● Individualized Education Program Case Manager
● Arts Integrated Instruction
● Project Based Learning
● Community Partnerships
Fall 2017- ​Director of Special Education Internship
2018 Eastern Carver County Schools
● Prior Lake Savage Area Schools
● SouthWest Metro Intermediate District
Fall 2015- ​Eastern Carver County Schools, Minnesota
2018 Chaska Middle School East
Special Education Teacher Grades 6-8
● Individualized Education Program Case Manager
● Aligned instruction to state standards with personalized curriculum
● Conducted evaluations utilizing non-discriminatory tools to accurately assess
educational needs
● Served on child study team and building leadership team
● Participated in specialized instruction standards writing
● Taught Specialized Instruction courses including Math, Study Skills, and Social
Skills
● Co-taught General Education Courses including Language Arts and Math

Fall 2014- ​Minnetonka Public Schools, Minnesota

2015 Minnetonka High School
Special Education One Year Long Term Substitute Grades 9/10
Individualized Education Program Case Manager
● Taught Specialized Instruction Courses including Study and Social Skills
● Co-taught General Education Geometry Course

2012- ​Next Steps Learning Cente​r

2014 Chanhassen, Minnesota
Center Director
● Managed Center for approximately 75 children ages 6 weeks-5 years
● Managed approximately 25 employees
● Designed and reviewed curriculum
● Responsible for acquiring new family accounts
● Accounts Receivable
● Managed Carver County Child Care Assistance Family Accounts
● Ensured Minnesota Child Care Center Compliance

Fall 2001- ​Jordan School District, Utah

2010 Oquirrh Middle School - Special Education Teacher Grades 7-9
Riverton Elementary School - Special Education Teacher Grades K-6
● Individualized Education Program Case Manager
● Taught Specialized Instruction Courses including Math, Study Skills, Life Skills,
and Social Skills
● Department Lead at Riverton Elementary School
● Managed paraeducator support team

References Available Upon request

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