A. Jonathan Chalmers
Career Engagement Specialist at Ithaca College
Career Engagement Specialist at Ithaca College
Employment specialist and educator with 10+ years of career development experience in inclusive higher education programs for diverse learners, using universal design for learning to teach career readiness, job search strategies, skills for employment, and transition planning for life after college.
Ithaca College
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Ithaca, New York, United States
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Career Engagement Specialist
The College of New Jersey
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o	Oversaw all aspects of career engagement curriculum and employment-related experience at a nationally recognized four-year Comprehensive Transition Program consisting of approximately 40 students with intellectual disability/developmental disability within the School of Education at The College of New Jersey
o	Established and maintained ongoing relationships with community employer partners to develop robust on- and off-campus experiential learning experiences for sophomore, junior, senior, and fifth-year students
o	o	Facilitated communication between students, employers, families, college faculty, and program staff
o	Provided individualized student career goal development and coaching, supported students in setting goals for post-college employment, and conducted ongoing performance assessment of student progress
o	Developed and implemented a comprehensive career preparation curriculum throughout all four years of each student’s program track and elective fifth-year experience, including customized employment outcomes
o	Delivered course-based instruction in career exploration, goal setting, resume writing, job search and networking strategies, and interview preparation through engaging lessons, projects, and classroom-based experiential learning
o	Utilized universal design for learning principles to make course content accessible to all students 
o	Hired, scheduled, and supported approximately 45-50 undergraduate student mentors serving in job coach roles both on- and off-campus
o	Worked with students to develop a portfolio of materials and resources, including resumes, letters of reference, potential employer research, recorded interviews, and transition action plans for life after college
o	Planned and hosted transition programming events for pre-graduates
o	Maintained student records, grades, and program files, including individualized profiles for each student
Ewing, NJ
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Vocational Coordinator - Career and Community Studies
The College of New Jersey
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o	Taught FSP 164-22 (2019) /164-16 (2020) – “Let’s Kill Hitler!” – The Ethics of Time Travel to a class of first-year TCNJ students (fifteen to eighteen students)
o	Developed original course content and assignments to align with First Seminar learning objectives
o	Guided and assisted students’ development of college-level writing and critical thinking skills
o	Explored the concepts of time travel proposed by scientists and explored in fiction
o	Examined different ethical models and codes of moral behavior
o	Developed a community-engaged learning experience in conjunction with the TCNJ Center for Community Engaged Learning and Research, which included an educational tour of Trenton, NJ, and an illegal dumping site cleanup with Trenton Neighborhood Improvement Association
o	Facilitated discussion of readings, viewings, and course activities with a wide range of participation options
o	Introduced methods of research, citation, and critical reading of texts 
o	Provided participation opportunities for discussion of readings, viewings, and course activities with a wide range of students’ engagement styles
o	Presented course content in a manner consistent with universal design for learning principles to make course content accessible for a wide range of learning styles and abilities
Ewing, New Jersey, United States
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Adjunct Instructor - First Seminar Program (Liberal Learning Program)
Community Options, Inc.
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o	Served as a job coach in the School to Employment Program of Mercer County, a service of Community Options, Inc., a national non-profit organization providing services to individuals with intellectual disability/developmental disability
o	Supervised and trained school district and self-directed day services participants how to acquire job readiness and independence skills in a community-based employment setting
o	Supported students in developing job skills in a variety of employment settings, including libraries, hospitals, grocery stores, a community college cafeteria, a YMCA, a law office and a sporting goods store
o	Taught independent job skills and requirements utilizing job task analysis and job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance
o	Worked side-by-side with participants at each job rotation, analyzing the job and breaking it into manageable components
o	Assisted individuals with setting and accomplishing work goals, using fading techniques when appropriate to foster independence
o	Completed documentation and assessment tracking the individuals' performance and progress toward goals through weekly written progress notes for each participant
o	Trained new job coaches and participated in onboarding process through job shadowing at employment sites
Princeton, NJ
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Job Coach - School to Employment Program
The College of New Jersey
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o	Taught CCS 006 – Personal Exploration to all students in the first-year cohort of Career and Community Studies (ten students)
o	Facilitated student growth and learning through group discussions, community-based projects, readings, films, goal mapping, and student self-evaluation
o	Explored the concepts and practices of self-determination and person-centered planning as tools to help individuals recognize or identify their aspirations and the supports needed to attain those goals
o	Identified strategies to meet and organize personal goals, including setting realistic goals and expectations, tracking progress towards goal achievement, and allowing for self-reflection and realignment of goals
o	Provided participation in activities designed to expand individual student understanding and skill level in creating a person centered plan for students to take with them upon course completion
o	Presented course content in a manner consistent with universal design for learning principles to make course content accessible for a wide range of learning styles and abilities
Ewing, NJ
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Adjunct Instructor - Career & Community Studies Program
Monroe #1 BOCES
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o	Served as a classroom aide and 1:1 aide in the Transition Opportunities at the University of Rochester program, a 12:1:1 special education transition class for students with intellectual disability/developmental disability age 18 to 21 based on a college campus
o	Assisted the classroom teacher by providing instructional services to students with disabilities individually and in small groups in compliance with students’ Individual Education Plans
o	Provided support for students on a college campus, including orientation to the campus, positive reinforcement of appropriate behavior on a college campus, assistance utilizing recreation and dining opportunities and other amenities and services
o	Provided job coaching and vocational training at work sites on the college campus and in the community
o	Used a wide range of technology to support students, including computer systems, audio/visual technology, software and assistive technology when appropriate
o	Assisted in orientation and mobility training for students with visual and motor impairments
o	Supported students in community-based learning activities
o	Continued on-going professional development in support of program placement
o	Attended general staffing meetings and student transition meetings as necessary
o	Collaborated with a large team including special education teachers, associate teachers, paraeducators, work study and transition specialists, speech therapists, orientation and mobility instructors, school counselors, tutors, college interns and peer mentors to effectively support all students
o	Used strong interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with professional staff, parents/guardians, college interns and mentors, and students with disabilities
Rochester, New York Area
Special Education Paraprofessional - TOUR Program
Monroe #1 BOCES
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o	Promoted the inclusion of Monroe #1 BOCES students into the University of Rochester community through a peer mentorship program with undergraduate students
o	Partnered with the Assistant Director of the Rochester Center for Community Leadership and R.C.C.L. graduate assistants at the University of Rochester
o	Held office hours four days a week serving as a resource to peer mentors and BOCES students
o	Attended monthly partner meetings with BOCES staff, R.C.C.L. staff and Warner School’s Center on Disability and Education staff, for planning, goal-setting and assessment as part of the federal T.P.S.I.D. (Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities) grant partnership
o	Participated in peer mentor application review, interviews, and selection
o	Supervised mentors through weekly email correspondence, bi-weekly training and bi-weekly check-in meetings to discuss progress, concerns, set goals, and promote student engagement
o	Assisted BOCES students with selecting college courses to audit
o	Monitored and assessed BOCES student engagement in the peer mentor program
Rochester, New York Area
Associate Teacher - TOUR Program
University of Rochester
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o	Trained mentors in peer mentorship and specific strategies incorporating multiple learning styles, diverse backgrounds, and mentorship theory
o	Developed training materials including peer mentor handbook and orientation presentations
o	Coordinated guest speakers from the Rochester community for peer mentor training sessions
o	Organized “Meet The Mentors” mixers to familiarize BOCES students and peer mentors with each other
o	Coordinated parent communication and facilitated student participation in after-school events at the university
o	Served as resource for BOCES students interested in participating in college events, clubs, and organizations 
o	Communicated with university student leaders, clubs, and campus organizations regarding BOCES student integration
o	Coordinated renaming and rebranding from “Post Grad Program” to “T.O.U.R. Program”
o	Developed new promotional materials for the T.O.U.R. program including designing the new logo
o	Utilized BlackBoard online course management system to create a forum for peer mentor discussion and reflection
o	Planned, promoted and moderated a Peer Mentor Panel at the conclusion of each academic year (2012 and 2013) to showcase the accomplishments of BOCES students and peer mentors and to engage the campus community
o	Researched appropriate on-campus events and composed a weekly email newsletter to mentors to promote active use of the campus with students
o	Attended a universal course design training seminar facilitated by the Center on Disability and Education
o	Attended transition youth summit programs facilitated by the Self-Advocacy Association of New York State
Rochester, New York Area
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Peer Mentor Program Co-Coordinator - TOUR Program
Batavia City School District
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Batavia, NY
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Substitute Teacher
Warsaw Central School
U.S. History & Government, Grade 11
Warsaw, NY
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Warsaw Central School
Warsaw, NY
Summer School Teacher
Warsaw Central School
Warsaw, NY
Substitute Teacher
State University of New York College at Brockport
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American Survey 327
Brockport, NY
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
Genesee Country Village & Museum
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Graduate Internship in Museum Studies and Education
Mumford, NY
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Internship
The Strong
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Rochester, New York Area
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Student Teacher
York Central School
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Retsof, NY
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Student Teacher
Master's degree
History
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State University of New York College at Brockport
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Bachelor's degree
Secondary Education and Teaching
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State University of New York College at Geneseo
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National Association of Colleges and Employers
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Association of People Supporting Employment First
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Phi Alpha Theta, National History Honors Society
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SUNY Brockport
Celebration of Writing Award, Second Place, Non-Fiction Graduate Category
SUNY Brockport
W. Wayne Dedman Award in History, Outstanding Graduate Student
SUNY Brockport
Celebration of Writing Award, First Place, Non-Fiction Graduate Category
SUNY Brockport
Flieger Fellowship
SUNY Brockport
George S. Queen Essay Award in History for Best Graduate Paper
"Let's Kill Hitler!" - The Ethics of Time Travel
FSP 064-22/064-16
Academic Support Seminar (First-Year Student)
CCS 020
Career Exploration I
CCS 002
Career Exploration II
CCS 012
Career Readiness Seminars (Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Fifth Year)
CCS 022/32/42/52/82/92
Independent Study: CompTIA A+ Exam Preparation
CCS 091
Innovation, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship
CCS 022/052
Personal Exploration
CCS 006
Senior Transition I
CCS 061
Senior Transition II
CCS 071
Summer Honors Program - Exploring Multicultural Amsterdam
CCS 019
Summer Honors Program - Film Studies
CCS 019
Summer Honors Program - Remote Internship Experience
CCS 019
LinkedIn
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Humor in the Workplace
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Trenton, NJ
Bryana DeMonte
Higher education professional specializing in modifying college-level coursework and encouraging self-advocacy for young adults with disabilities
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Trenton, NJ
Chantal Vergara
Residential Specialist
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Montclair, NJ
Dr. Charlena Sears
New Jersey and New York Clinical Psychologist  
Founder and CEO Montclair Center Psychotherapy, LLC
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Greater Orlando
Rick Platt Jr.
Solutions Specialist at Old Dominion Freight Line
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Southampton, PA
Bridget Bowes
Student at The College of New Jersey
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Dresher, PA
Shira Grunfeld
Sr. VP Digital/Account at 2nd Spark
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Trenton, NJ
Amy K. Schuler
Event Marketing Director at Microcast Communications
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Whitehouse Station, NJ
Rebecca Schiff
Graduate Student at The College of New Jersey 
MA Counselor Education
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Trenton, NJ
Amy K. Schuler
Assistant Director at The College of New Jersey
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Belmar, NJ
Alexandra Santaniello
TCNJ Library  at The College of New Jersey
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Trenton, NJ
Frank Corigliano
Teacher at Flemington-Raritan Schools
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Radford, VA
Michelle (Aellen) Crotto
Academic Advisor at Virginia Tech
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Trenton, NJ
Mark Bastidas
Mathematics and Statistics Major at The College of New Jersey
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Medford, NJ
Peyton Christianson
I am currently a student at The College of New Jersey and I am committed to expanding my experience to achieve my future career goals .
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Patricia Anders
Student at State University of New York College at Brockport
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Raleigh, NC
Gayle Lindquist
Acct mgr at Mcbinsure
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Barrington, NJ
Joseph Major
Behavior Consultant at Brett DiNovi & Associates, L.L.C.
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Harrisburg, PA
Ricole Jayman
Director, Coordinated Support Network at HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College
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