Jennifer Stansel

EDUCATION
The University of Arizona Master of Arts in Cross Categorical Special Education The University of Arizona Bachelor of Arts in English, Secondary Major in Creative Writing Wildcat Excellence Scholarship, Regents High Honors Award, Fred N. Scott Prize Tucson, AZ August 2011- May 2013 Tucson, AZ August 2007-May 2011

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Tucson Unified School District, Sam Hughes Elementary Tucson, AZ Student Teacher January 2013-Present Plan and implement differentiated lessons in the areas of reading, writing, and math for a caseload of 20 students Collaborate with general education teachers to develop modifications for students in an inclusion setting Manage behavioral conflicts for any student, whether in the resource room or in the general education classroom Consistently collect assessment data such as curriculum-based measurement in order to monitor student progress Write Individualized Education Plans and facilitate team meetings Develop and maintain professional working relationships with staff, parents, and students The University of Arizona, Campus Recreation Tucson, AZ Graduate Assistant for Outdoor Adventures Challenge Program May 2011-May 2012 & August 2012-Present Interact with and organize programming for clientele, including marketing and relevant monetary transactions Manage and provide professional development for staff of 15 challenge course facilitators Develop and enforce procedures necessary to provide quality high and low ropes challenge course experiences Maintain the low and high ropes course structures, including both monthly/yearly checks and necessary repairs Assist with Outdoor Adventures trip programming and rental shop operations Success-Oriented Achievement Realized, Inc. Balsam, NC Outdoor Trip Leader May 2010-August 2010 & May 2012-August 2012 Taught learning-disabled students outdoors and life skills using alternative methods to meet the needs of their disabilities Acted as a leader and mentor for fellow staff mentors and was responsible for entire course in absence of supervisor Identified and stimulated development of student goals related to social skills, organization, and other life skills Systematized and distributed time-sensitive medications The Wildcat School Tucson, AZ Special Education Volunteer August 2011-May 2012 Utilized research-based teaching methods to tutor subjects including reading, writing, and math to a population of first through fifth grade English Language Learning students identified as requiring special assistance Developed and implemented Behavioral Plans for students whose behaviors were disrupting access to the curriculum The University of Arizona, Residence Life Tucson, AZ Resident Assistant and Hall Council Advisor March 2009-Present Developed, implemented, and oversaw the community development model and assessed student learning outcomes geared towards a diverse audience in the Fine Arts living-learning community Managed and resolved emergency and crisis situations with appropriate follow-up Consistently enforced, documented, and reported violations of residence hall policies Constantly provided the image of a successful and well-balanced college experience As Hall Council Advisor, managed a budget of $7500, set achievable goals with established timelines and measurable results, developed and facilitated leadership retreats and training sessions for council members

CERTIFICATIONS
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer Wilderness First Responder Swift Water Rescue Technician Expires May 2015 Expires May 2014 Expires March 2015