Jennifer M Batenhorst
Elkhorn
Summary
Passionate Early Intervention Specialist with expertise in child development, dedicated to providing evidence-based practices to empower families as they support and nurture their child's development.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Specialist
Green Hills Area Education Agency
07.2000 - Current
- Early ACCESS Lead 2009-2022. Attended statewide leadership meetings. Analyzed data, provided input, and set goals. Established partnerships with community organizations to support families
- GHAEA Internal Coach and Iowa Statewide Coach. Planned professional development for all staff around FGRBI and Caregiver Coaching. Collaborated with Statewide Coaches to plan and present at monthly statewide meetings.
- Collaborated in team meetings to complete evaluations, coach colleagues, and support families.
- Coached families to build confidence and competence.
- Implemented evidence based practices: Family Guided Routines Based Interventions, Routines Based Interviews, Coaching caregivers, Teaming
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Boyer Valley Public School District
08.1994 - 06.2000
- Established a new ECSE district program for district. Launched a new initiative to add typical peers to the classroom.
- Development and implemented individualized education plans for children with special needs.
- Individualized instruction in academic, social-emotional, communication, motor skills development, and adaptive behavior domains.
- Engaged in professional development such as workshops, conferences, and trainings to provide best practices in the classroom.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Missouri Valley Community Schools
08.1993 - 05.1994
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student engagement in the classroom.
- Communicated and created positive relationships with parents.
Education
Master of Science - Family Well-Being & Early Childhood Mental Health
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05-1993
Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Evidence Based Practices
- Early intervention services
- Caregiver Coaching
Accomplishments
- Presented on Mobile Coaching at the DEC International Annual Conference in September 2022.
- Attained FGRBI Master Coach through Florida State University (FSU).
- Collaborated with FSU to create videos to illustrate Family Guided Routines Based Intervention practices and mobile coaching.
- Attained FGRBI Master Coach through Florida State University.
- Certified Interviewer/Trainer for the Routines-Based Interview in 2014.
Timeline
Early Childhood Specialist
Green Hills Area Education Agency
07.2000 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Boyer Valley Public School District
08.1994 - 06.2000
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Missouri Valley Community Schools
08.1993 - 05.1994
Master of Science - Family Well-Being & Early Childhood Mental Health
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Iowa State University