Jenny A. Goodrich

Certification

National Certificate of Achievement in Employment Services, 2007

RI Elementary/ Special Education recertification, expected 2009

Education

Rhode Island College, Providence, RI    1999- 2004

Bachelor of Science, Elementary / Special Education, June 2004

Student Teaching

Greenbush Elementary School, West Warwick, RI Spring 2004

3^rd Grade

•        Planned and implemented lessons in all subject areas.

•        Presented a thematic unit on the Washington D.C. which utilized a KWL Chart, cooperative learning, and concepts of reading, writing, and mathematics. 

•        Made appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities.

•        Assisted cooperating teacher in parent-conferences.

•        Documented student attendance, lunch orders, and grades.

Resource Room

1st - 3^rd Grade

•        Planned and presented 1:1 and small group lessons in reading, writing, and mathematics. 

•        Presented a 1:1 unit on route counting to a student with a moderate developmental disability.  By unit's end, the student could count from 1-15. 

•        Actively participated in faculty meetings regarding curriculum design.

Paid Experience

Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, Providence, RI   2005 - Present

Sentinel Project Facilitator                  

•        Plan and execute 6 committee meetings and 6 public forums per year.

•       Facilitate constructive conversation among individuals with disabilities and family members.

•       Conduct an annual survey with individuals and family member

•       Report all outcomes to the director of the Center.

Rhode Island Family Literacy Initiative,  Providence, RI  2004 - 2008

Children's Teacher

•       Planned and implemented literacy lessons for students 3-12 years old.

•       Collaborated with lead teacher to plan and implement family activities.

         Created materials and experiences to increase parents' comfort in communicating child's school and teacher.

•        Connected families to other library, school, and community programs.

•        Assisted with office duties, as needed.

Rhode Island College Cooperative Preschool, Providence, RI   1999 - 2003

Childcare Worker

•       Assisted head teacher in maintaining classroom routine and discipline.

•       Encouraged children to actively participate in all classroom activities.    

Volunteer Experience

Rhode Island Youth Leadership Forum, August 2001- Present

Counselor / Social Coordinator

•         Implement curriculum that encourages self-discovery, assertiveness, and   self-advocacy in students with disabilities ages 16-18. 

•         Facilitate constructive conversation amongst youth. 

•         Make suggestions to the board of directors improve the forum. 

•         Plan and execute at least 2 reunions per year