Anne Cahill
Oak Forest,IL
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Cook County School District 130
Blue Island , IL
08.2003 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12.2000
Skills
- Motivating Students
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Data Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Parent Communication
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Classroom Management
- Student Records Management
- Lesson Planning
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student Support
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Cook County School District 130
08.2003 - Current
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Eastern Illinois University
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