Mark Spontak
Lombard,IL
Summary
Skilled and enthusiastic teacher bring more than two decades of experience instructing Physical Education students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Proven Success at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Adapted Physical Education Teacher
Cooperative Association For Special Education CASE
03.2023 - Current
- Implemented Adapted Physical Education Program for students with wide range of disabilities at the elementary and middle school level.
- Wrote or modified individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.
- Support/Advocate for students with special needs within the district
- Attend professional development workshops and member of IAPHERD, ICAPE and CASE learning community
- Carried heavy caseload of approximately 54 elementary and middle school students every year.
Physical Education Teacher
Community Unit School District 200
04.1997 - 04.2023
- Implemented State approved Physical Education Program as well as Adapted Physical Education.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring all students were challenged according to their abilities and needs.
- Helped develop and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Acted as Lead for mentoring 2 full time classroom substitute teachers with implementation of Physical Education during COVID
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring all students were challenged according to their abilities and needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons that incorporated physical education concepts into other subject areas.
- Collaborated with a group of Educators as part of the School Improvement Team
- Helped facilitate SEL Inquiry team which introduced and directed teachers and students.
- Participated as Critical Content Evaluator for my school district
- Supervised students during lunch
- Acted as PTA Liaison for several capital improvements to enhance student’s instruction and engagement.
- Oversaw unloading and loading of students before and after school, as well as direct supervision of a loaded bus during transport
- Regularly assessed student performance through formative and summative assessments, using data-driven methods to adjust instruction accordingly.
- Developed and assisted with a variety of extracurricular activities and special events.
Summer School Teacher
Glenbard School District 87
06.1996 - 07.1996
- Created and implemented curriculum and lesson plans to cover required material.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, accommodating diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL06.1993
Illinois Teachers Certificate - Physical Education Teaching
Illinois Benedictine College
Lisle, IL06.1995
Associate of Science -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL12.1993
Illinois Teaching Certificate - Technology And Industrial Arts Education
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL02.2024
Skills
- Student Development
- Disability Awareness and Adaptation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Educational Needs Assessment
- Fitness assessment
- Recordkeeping
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Multitasking and Organization
- Athletic coaching
Coaching Experience
Lombard Park District Travel Softball Team
Glenbard North Gymnastics Coach
University of Illinois Chicago Assistant Track & Cross Country Coach
College of Dupage Diving Coach
Timeline
Adapted Physical Education Teacher
Cooperative Association For Special Education CASE
03.2023 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Community Unit School District 200
04.1997 - 04.2023
Summer School Teacher
Glenbard School District 87
06.1996 - 07.1996
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Illinois Teachers Certificate - Physical Education Teaching
Illinois Benedictine College
Associate of Science -
College of DuPage
Illinois Teaching Certificate - Technology And Industrial Arts Education
College of DuPage
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