ABIGAIL VERBEKE
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate and motivated Special Education Teacher that focuses on individual student needs across academic and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating when designing and implementing hands-on lessons that cater to diverse learning abilities. Practices patience and positive reinforcement to strengthen students' confidence and potential. An educator that collaborates effectively with colleagues and families to deliver an exceptional, culturally responsive education that fosters student achievement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Resource Room Special Education Teacher
Ruggles Elementary S.T.E.A.M. School
08.2022 - Current
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Document detailed data to monitor progress, analyze, and reflect on in order to prepare and improve instruction accordingly
- Collaborate with general education teachers and modify Skyline Curriculum to support student's with IEPs using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Completed Wilson Reading System training and implemented program to provide evidence-based intensive reading intervention
- Active member of school's Behavioral Health Team and MTSS Team
Student Teacher: Transitional Program Low Incidence
NORTHSIDE LEARNING CENTER
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Differentiated instruction for various levels of functioning in order to challenge, engage, and assess students at the appropriate level
- Studied students IEPs to learn about each student, ensure their goals were being prioritized, and their BIPs were being properly implemented
Student Teacher: K-3 High Incidence
WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY, IB WORLD MAGNET SCHOOL
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Cooperated with general education teachers and analyzed individual student's needs to develop relevant lessons that improved academic achievement and social/emotional skills
- Assisted in instruction using the Wilson Reading System and learned strategies to teach phonics and dictation for related IEP goals
Education
Master of Arts - Education: Curriculum And Instruction
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL06.2022
Skills
- Academic and Behavioral Analysis
- Lesson Planning
- Social/Emotional Instruction
- Differentiation
- Educational Technology
- Effective Collaboration
- Self Reflection/ Improvement
Certification
Professional Educator License (PEL)
SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12
LBS1 Endorsed
ISBE: 1284369
Timeline
Primary Resource Room Special Education Teacher
Ruggles Elementary S.T.E.A.M. School
08.2022 - Current
Student Teacher: Transitional Program Low Incidence
NORTHSIDE LEARNING CENTER
03.2022 - 06.2022
Student Teacher: K-3 High Incidence
WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY, IB WORLD MAGNET SCHOOL
01.2022 - 03.2022
Master of Arts - Education: Curriculum And Instruction
Olivet Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
Professional Educator License (PEL)
SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12
LBS1 Endorsed
ISBE: 1284369
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