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Technology Liaison For Special Education Department
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JORDAN MAZZARO

JORDAN MAZZARO

INDIANAPOLIS

Summary

Passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Carmel High School
Carmel
08.2023 - Current

Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for

each student, ensuring optimal progress.

Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various

instructional techniques and technologies.

Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for

improvement and designing effective intervention plans.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Northwest Indiana Special Education Cooperative
Lowell
08.2020 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
  • Assisted 30 struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Created and managed 25 IEPs per school year to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for 4 subjects for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

STORE MANAGER

SUBWAY Restaurants
Lowell
01.2013 - 07.2023
  • Coached over 10 sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Supervised over 45 guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed 15 store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.

TEACHER

Vernon Parish School Board
Leesville
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Communicated frequently with 80 parents, 44 students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Kept 22 students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work to update grades weekly.
  • Conducted 3 evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Created and developed weekly lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Education

Master of Science - Learning Design And Technology

Purdue University
Lafayette, IN
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
05.2019

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Creating achievable project goals
  • Google Certified
  • Storyboard
  • Write performance-based objectives
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Implementation support
  • Course management

Certification

  • Middle School Mathematics (5-9) License, 03/01/23
  • Mild Intervention (K-6) License, 05/01/19
  • Magnify PBL Training, 06/01/22
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, 04/01/23
  • ADDIE, 04/01/23
  • Articulate Storyline, 04/01/23
  • Proofreading Basics, 04/01/23
  • Mild Intervention (5-12) License, 12/01/22
  • Google Certification Level 1, 06/09/2025
  • Google Certification Level 2, 06/10/2025

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Yoga and Pilates

Technology Liaison For Special Education Department

  • Implement educational technology best practices in courses
  • Continue education in educational technology tools and best practices
  • Meet school and district expectations relating to Canvas, Google, and other technology
  • Create and facilitate school- and department-wide professional development
  • Troubleshoot various technology issues
  • Be the 'Go-to' person for tech questions and concerns
  • Attend monthly Tech Cadre Meetings
  • Share ideas, strategies and experiences in Tech Cadre meetings and PLC meetings
  • Communicate tech updates and tips to department
  • Serve a two-year term to help facilitate continuity of technology initiatives

Timeline

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Carmel High School
08.2023 - Current

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Northwest Indiana Special Education Cooperative
08.2020 - 07.2023

TEACHER

Vernon Parish School Board
08.2019 - 07.2020

STORE MANAGER

SUBWAY Restaurants
01.2013 - 07.2023

Master of Science - Learning Design And Technology

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Indianapolis
JORDAN MAZZARO