Cristie Thevenin
Educator
Chrisman,IL
Summary
Educator with strong commitment to student growth, development and academic success over 17 years of experience. Background in Special Education at the Secondary Level providing individualized instruction to assist students in successfully meeting the individual's academic and post-secondary goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Shiloh CUSD 1
Hume, IL
08.2020 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student and family rapport to foster classroom engagement and progress towards student goals and positive outcomes when transitioning to the post-secondary setting.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with local Human Services and post-secondary education facilities to transition students to the post-secondary setting.
- Collected and analyzed student data to monitor student progress in order to assist and evaluate student individual learning needs and programs.
Special Education Teacher
Edgar County Community Unit School District #6
Chrisman, IL
08.2010 - 05.2020
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Scheduled and led IEP meetings and staff trainings.
- Coordinated services with outside agencies and staff to provide the proper support and instruction to assist students and family.
- Maintained student files through completing state forms, up to date individualized data, and state reports.
- Assisted in the identification and assessment of students with various learning and behavioral difficulties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences Education
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL 08.2000 - 05.2005
Skills
Student records management
Post-secondary Transition Education
Transition coordination with outside agencies
Flexible and Adaptable
Training and Development
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Vocational training and career assessments
Organizational skills
Student registration and orientation
One-on-one mentoring
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Shiloh CUSD 1
08.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Edgar County Community Unit School District #6
08.2010 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences Education
Eastern Illinois University
08.2000 - 05.2005