AMANDA ZOLLER
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Education professional with 13 years of experience in Deaf Education and special education, with expertise in individualized instruction, curriculum development, adaptation, and review. Master’s-level training in curriculum development, instructional design, and curriculum analysis, including hands-on experience developing and evaluating curriculum materials. Skilled in analyzing learning needs and data, creating effective instructional content, and collaborating with educators and families to support diverse learners. Adaptable, detail-oriented professional experienced in working independently and applying educational expertise across curriculum, content development, and education-focused projects.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing / Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, Illinois
03.2016 - Current
- Developed instructional materials, curriculum content, reports, and individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Analyzed student learning data and performance to develop targeted interventions and individualized instruction.
- Reviewed and evaluated curriculum and instructional materials for accuracy, effectiveness, and alignment with learning objectives.
- Applied instructional design principles to adapt curriculum and create engaging, objective-driven learning experiences.
- Designed assessments and rubrics to measure student performance and learning outcomes.
Special Education Teacher
Honolulu Public Schools
Honolulu, Hawaii
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Developed IEP goals with families, counselors, and school support teams.
- Adapted lesson plans for diverse learning needs and classroom accommodations.
- Delivered individualized instruction aligned with Honolulu Public Schools special education goals.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Archdiocese of Chicago Children Of Peace School
Chicago, Illinois
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Adapted classroom instruction for deaf and hard of hearing students at Children of Peace School.
- Interpreted spoken lessons into accessible language for hearing support and comprehension.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers on individualized education plans and accommodations.
Education
Early Childhood Education Teacher Preparation - Early Childhood Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 08.2024 - 08.2025
Master of Science (M.S.) - Curriculum And Instruction
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois 08.2023 - 08.2025
Teaching English As A Second Language - Teaching English As A Second Language
Dominican University
River Forest, IL 08.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Special Education, Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Illinois State University
Normal, IL, USSkills
- IEP development
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum development
- Curriculum adaptation
- Assistive technology assessment and application
- Progress monitoring and data management
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Cultural learning and engagement
- Relationship building
- Record keeping
- Clear public speaking skills
- Sign language instruction
- Community involvement
Specializations
- Early Childhood Education
- Teaching English As A Second Language
- American Sign Language
- Curriculum Review
- Education Consulting
Timeline
Early Childhood Education Teacher Preparation - Early Childhood Education
Illinois State University
08.2024 - 08.2025
Master of Science (M.S.) - Curriculum And Instruction
Illinois State University
08.2023 - 08.2025
Teaching English As A Second Language - Teaching English As A Second Language
Dominican University
08.2018 - 12.2019
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing / Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
03.2016 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Honolulu Public Schools
09.2015 - 03.2016
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Archdiocese of Chicago Children Of Peace School
08.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Special Education, Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Illinois State University