Jessica Santiago-Lopez
@jessicasantiago-lope
ESE-certified educator dedicated to helping students with disabilities achieve academic and social success.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an ESE-certified K–12 teacher with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education (K–6) and a Master's in Education Leadership. I specialize in inclusion, ESOL, and specially designed instruction, and I have a strong track record creating and implementing IEPs, behavior plans, data-driven goals, and accommodations to help students with disabilities reach their full potential.
I have classroom experience across K–5 and worked in both brick-and-mortar and virtual settings, including roles as an ESE Coordinator training teachers, facilitating PEP/IEP meetings, and leading school initiatives such as beautification projects and event leadership. I bring dependable communication, organization, relationship-building, and leadership skills to improve student outcomes and support families and staff.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Secretary & Accountant
V.G.'s Lawn & Tree Service
Jan 2011 - Present (15 years)
Managed customer payments and accounts, resolved client issues, and performed bookkeeping tasks to support business operations.
ESE Coordinator
Sonder’s Autism Center
Serve as ESE Coordinator creating PEPs, training teachers on best practices, implementing specially designed instruction and behavior plans, and leading data collection to improve K–5 student outcomes.
FSTaught 5th grade online, created IEP goals and behavior interventions for students with ASD, and developed enrichment activities for gifted and ASD students to support individualized learning.
ESE Instructor
Central Ridge Elementary
Aug 2016 - Jun 2020 (3 years 10 months)
Taught inclusion classes (K, 3rd, 4th) and self-contained settings, created and adapted lesson plans and instructional materials, and wrote and implemented IEPs and behavior plans to meet diverse student needs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
GUGrand Canyon University
Master of Education, Educational Leadership
Completed a Master's of Education in Educational Leadership in April 2019, preparing for leadership and administrative roles within K-12 education.
UFUniversity of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education (K-6) with ESOL minor, ESE K-12 certification, and Reading endorsement, focusing on inclusive and special education practices.
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