JENNIFER N.

KRUZYNSKI
6535 Tartan Vista Dr. Alexandria , VA 22312● Cell: (484) 885-0008 ● jkruzynski@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Drexel University, Washington D.C. Jan 2018- Present
Doctorate Major: Educational Leadership and Management: Global and International Ed.

West Chester University, West Chester, PA

Masters Major: Special Education: Concentration in Autism May 2017
Bachelor of Science Dual Majors: Elementary Education and Special Education May 2012

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Robinson Secondary School, Fairfax, VA, Special Education Aug 2017-Present
• Category B English, Partnership- Category B lead teacher and events coordinator in charge of scheduling,
behavior management (ABA best practices), curriculum development for diverse needs of students, parent
communication, managing instructional assistants, CBI trip coordinator, Facebook and media, and liaison
between administration and teachers.
• Partner’s Club Sponsor- Responsible for managing large events, twice monthly meetings, service projects,
fundraising, donations, membership, finance, etc. for the club while advocating for individuals with
disabilities and providing inclusive activities in our school, community, and globally.
• Special Olympics Coach- unified and traditional teams for soccer, basketball, track and coordinator for
Special Olympics events.
• JV Volleyball Head Coach
• Special Education Liaison- Special Education PTA volunteer coordinator and liaison for teachers

Laurel Ridge Elementary School, Fairfax, VA, Special Education Aug 2015- June 2017
• Learning Disabilities Special Education Teacher (2nd Grade)
• Enhanced Autism Special Education Teacher (3rd-6th Grade)
• SCA sponsor, Social Committee

Learning Unlimited Preparatory School, St. Maarten, 1st Grade Aug 2013-June 2015
• Performing Arts- first through fifth grade dance, music, and acting as part of the regular school day and lead
the elementary Christmas and end of the year shows.
• Initiated LU Drama Club for elementary, middle and high school. Lead gymnastics and cheerleading team
for elementary. Created science Olympiad team for elementary and middle school as well as middle school
glee club. In addition I organized fundraisers to support these programs.
• Special Education Specialist: integrated special education experience and leadership on the island where
special education is not recognized.

Stage Faces Theater Company, Owner Feb 2013-Fall 2018

• Started my own small business youth theater company. Owner, handling all advertisement, budgets,
instruction, performance, and other aspects of the company. This theatre company teaches actors age 7-adult
dance, drama, and music while preparing to perform a main stage musical production.

Acting Antics, ESY Teacher June 2014- Aug 2017

• Theatre Company and special education teaching strategy that teaches children with Autism and Asperger’s
through the performing arts.
• Lead instructor for teen/adult improvisation classes and camps, ESY program lead teacher, website manager.
Chester County Intermediate Unit/Delta T Group, Learning Support Dec 2012-July 2013
• Co-teacher/One-on- one for learning support classroom
Gateway Lab School/Delta T Group, 3rd Grade Oct 2012- Nov 2012
• Administrative experience working with the Dean of Discipline and Special Education on writing IEPs
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YMCA of the Brandywine Valley Feb 2010- Feb 2013

• Lead instructor for dance and other sports, started annual Father Daughter dance, preschool and child care
center teacher, choreographer for Glee Club and theater program, special events coordinator, lead camp
instructor for specialty and enrichment camps, experience includes writing full lesson plans and working with
students from infants to middle school aged, some with IEPs.

STUDENT TEACHING/FIELD EXPERIENCE 2010-2012

• Bancroft Elementary School, Kennett Square, 1st grade
• The Vanguard School, Special Education High School Transition/Social Program
• Penrose Elementary School, Philadelphia, 1st grade
• Willard School, Philadelphia, K-2nd grade, ES, Autism
• Upper Darby Kindergarten Center, Kindergarten
• Devereux Kanner, Special Education, High School, ES
• Octorara Primary Learning Center, K-2 Special Education classroom

RELATED SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Technology: WebQuest, Popplet, Powtoon/Prezi, Cloud Computing, Camtasia, Microsoft,

SMART Board, PolyVision, Ed. Apps on iPad, Ladibug (DC120), InterWrite Board, IEP writer
Leadership:
• Special Education Conference Presenter (FCPS)
• FCPS Pathways to Leadership Conference
• Category B lead teacher
• Nominated as WCU Leadership Consultant
• Miss Central PA participant
Platform: Be True, Be You, encouraging and enhancing self-image and self-esteem.
• Miss WCU participant
Platform: Diversity and awareness for students with special needs.
• “The Chalkboard” editor in chief “
• Special recognition for completing 3E project during student teaching

Community Service:
• Talent for Triumph: Created and ran this fundraiser in which local arts groups come together to use their
talent and the power of the community to raise money for others in need. This year the proceeds from Talent
for Triumph went to Children’s Hospital Of Philadelphia. Over 100 items were donated.
• CEC (Council for Exceptional Children)
• HSA (Honor Student Association)
• S.A.I.L (Students Actively Involved in Leadership)
• WCAEYC (West Chester Association for the Education of Young Children)

Awards:
• PNA Scholarship recipient 2009-2011, 2013, 2018
• Educator of the Year 2018
• LRES Mini Grant 2017
• SEPTA Inclusion Grant 2018

Certificates:
• PA and VA Elementary and Special Education Teaching Certificate
• KTEA 3 Certified
• DRA Certified
• ABA Training
• MANDT Training