JaDonna Kendricks
Chicago
Summary
Accomplished educator with over a decade of experience at Chicago Public Schools, specializing in special education across inclusive, resource, and self-contained classrooms. Demonstrated success in implementing standards-based curriculum, managing IEPs, and promoting student engagement through differentiated instruction and behavioral interventions. Skilled in cultivating inclusive, equitable learning environments that support academic growth, social-emotional development, and collaboration among educators and families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cadre Substitute Teacher
Nathanael Greene Elementary School
Chicago
01.2018 - Current
Cadre Substitute Teacher
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Chicago
01.2016 - Current
- Facilitate daily lessons, activities and exercises to cultivate student achievement and mastery of subject content area (comprehension and fluency) across all disciplines.
- Collaborate with the school leadership team to coordinate grade-level assessments, including collecting and analyzing data for student supports.
- Attend grade-level meetings and professional development initiatives with an emphasis on professional learning cycles to improve teacher practice and build capacity.
Education
Master of Special Education -
NATIONAL LOUIS
Chicago, Illinois06.2025
Bachelors of General Studies - Concentration in Political Science
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
Chicago, Illinois12.2006
Skills
- Learner Needs Assessment & Interventions
- Writing / Implementing Goals & Benchmarks
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in Google Apps
- Proficient in Lesson Pix
- Special Education Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement
- Conduct Learner Needs Assessments
- Classroom Management
- Inclusive Practices
- Student Engagement
- Multimodal Communication Supports
- Visual Schedules
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Culturally Responsive Practice
- Savvas Curriculum
- Designing and Developing Special Education Digital Applications
- Communication Boards
- Interactive Learning Tools
- Adapted Resources for Students with Disabilities
- IEP Development & Implementation
- Differentiated Instruction & UDL
- Behavioral Interventions & SEL
- Curriculum Adaptation & Planning
- Family & Community Engagement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cadre Substitute Teacher
Nathanael Greene Elementary School
01.2018 - Current
Cadre Substitute Teacher
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2016 - Current
Master of Special Education -
NATIONAL LOUIS
Bachelors of General Studies - Concentration in Political Science
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
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