Bethany Kim
Northbrook,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate special education educator committed to fostering academic success and personal growth for every student. Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and a natural ability to build meaningful connections with students. Demonstrates excellent professional standards and a passion for inclusive education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Oliver Holmes Middle School
08.2023 - Current
- Co-teach Language Arts classes and provide differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Deliver specialized Language Arts instruction for students with IEP minutes.
- Facilitate IEP meetings, ensuring individualized goals and accommodations are effectively implemented.
- Regularly progress- monitor students' IEP goals to track growth and identify specific areas for improvement.
3rd Grade Special Education Teacher
Edison Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
High School Special Education Teacher
Cove School
09.2015 - 08.2022
- Developed and integrated engaging, grade-appropriate lesson plans for English classes (grades 9–12).
- Organized impactful lessons and activities for a freshman World History class that enhanced cultural awareness and promoted self-awareness.
- Coordinated collaborative team meetings with teachers, specialists, social workers, and speech and language pathologists to effectively prepare for students’ IEP meetings.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06-2019
Bachelor of Arts - French Language Education
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2012
Skills
- Individualized education plan creation
- Customized teaching strategies
- Development evaluation
- Enhancing student interaction
Certification
Type 09 Secondary Education Certificate K-12
in French Language Education
Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1) Endorsement
English Language Learner (ELL) Endorsement
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Oliver Holmes Middle School
08.2023 - Current
3rd Grade Special Education Teacher
Edison Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
High School Special Education Teacher
Cove School
09.2015 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Special Education
National Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - French Language Education
DePaul University
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