Special Education Teacher
08/2010 -
05/2013
Parkview Christian Academy -
Yorkville,
IL
Dual role:
Mornings-Assisting in Pre-K program with instruction as related to academics and behavioral needs of the class
Afternoons-Taught as lead special educator impacting the lives of at- risk students,grades K-2nd grades.
Taught the comprehensive graduated skill program of Search & Teach to build upon foundational language weaknesses that have created gaps in reading, writing, and spelling perceptual skills for students
Educational Therapist
07/2007 -
05/2010
Discovery Program of IL, LLC -
Aurora,
IL
Trained by National Institute for Learning Development/NILD Taught customized techniques one to for individualized therapy needs and additional systematic skills imperative to address weaknesses as outlined in comprehensive testing (per Woodcock-Johnson wide range achievement test and IRI-
Roe-Burns accompanied with psychologist evaluation.
Built Auditory,Visual, Visual-Motor, and Directionality perceptual processing skills designed for retraining the brain to make new connections for natural scaffold style learning
Taught early intention program, Search and Teach, to students at risk for learning failure in Kindergarten-2nd grade
Special Education Teacher
08/1994 -
06/1997
Central High School -
Hampshire,
IL
Taught various academic core subjects to students with learning disabilities, Social.Emotional disorders, and educable mental disabilities
Collaborated with the lead teacher for biology for ensuring a successful environment for students with varying special needs