Jason Winburn has over 25 years of experience in education, currently serving as Director of Education at The Linden School in Los Angeles. He oversees the academic and behavioral needs of students with disabilities. Prior to his director role, he worked as a site coordinator and special education teacher at The Linden School, developing individualized instruction plans and maintaining classroom structure. He holds education credentials in mild to moderate disabilities and autism.

1. Jason S. Winburn
310-890-3203
jasonwinburn3@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Director of Education for Nonpublic K-12 school providing academic and emotional supportto students identified as
displaying Emotional Disturbance,AD/HD,Learning Disabilities,High Functioning Autism,and Intellectual Disabilities.
Professional History
The Linden School - Los Angeles, CA February/92 – Present (23 years)
Director of Education September/1997 – Present
The Linden Center School is a Nonpublic specialeducation schoolaccommodating students w ith disabilities w ho were made eligible for
Individualized Education Programs. As the Director of Education, it w as my responsibility to oversee the educationalneeds of all children
and ensure the implementation of their academic and behavioral-specific goals.
 Co-developed and implemented school-based SocialEmotional Intervention System.
 Developed and implemented schooland residential behavioralemergency proceduralmanual.
 Created afterschoolCareer And Readiness through Technology program.
 Responsible for three schoolsites w hich included 13 classrooms ranging fromK-12.
 Created and led over 50 teacher/staff in-services.
 Organized and led four State and District Validation/Certification review s.
 Evaluated transcripts for high schoolgraduation.
 Established excellent rapport w ith LocalEducational Agencies.
Site Coordinator September/1993 – Present
Responsible for up to nine classrooms of children identified as displaying disabilities in the areas of emotional disturbance, AD/HD, specific
learning disabilities, cognitive delays, and high functioning autism spectrumdisorders. Supervised educationaland supportive staf f
 Created and implemented standards-based instructionalprotocol.
 Developed w eb-based parent/teacher specialeducation resource guide.
 Collaborated w ith Director of Schoolin development of Individualized Instruction Plans for each student.
 Intake Coordinator for perspective students
Special Education Teacher K-12 February/1992 – December/2014
Responsible for the education of children identified as individuals w ith exceptionalneeds. Implemented IEP goals, tracked behavioraland
academic progress, as wellas created Individualized Educational Programs. Established classroombehavioralexpectations, maintained
w eekly communication w ith parents, provided informaland formal assessments while teaching required core curriculumfor grades 3-12.
 Developed and implemented academic schedules for students.
 Sought out outside services to assist student and families w ith academic and emotional support.
 Maintained classroomstructure.
 Responsibly developed academic and emotional progress reports weekly, quarterly, and annually.
 Provided instruction to multiple grades w ithin same self-contained classroom.
Los Angeles Unified School District - Los Angeles, CA 1991 –1992
Substitute teacher in general education classes for localschooldistrict. Provided education based on classroomteacher’s lesson plans.
 Complied w ith absent teacher’s lesson plans and behavioralexpectations for multiple schools and age groups.
Education:
* Level II Education Specialist Instruction Credential Mild/Moderate June, 2011 / June 2014
* Added Authorization: Autism
National University /Wiseburn SchoolDistrict and Project Optimal
* Level I Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction credentialMild/Moderate May 2006
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
* Bachelor of Arts, LiberalEducation w ith Credential Option December 1989
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA
Volunteer Work:
 Special Olympics: Trained high schoolathletes w ith disabilities to compete in softball.
 Big Brother Mentor Program LAGLC
 American Cancer Society, Relay For Life
* References readily available upon request