Betty Anne (liz) Jorgensen
Henderson,TN
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. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Education Regional Academic Consultant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Mundelein District 75
08.1999 - 02.2017
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Education
Master of Arts - Education /Teaching/Leadership
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-12/Elementary Education
Montana State University - Billings
Billings, MT03.1991
Skills
- Development of Social Skills
- Conflict Management
- Paraprofessional Oversight
- Special Education
- Classroom Practices
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Lesson Management
- Lesson Preparation
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Instructional Strategies
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Parent Communication
- Student Engagement
- Student Performance Data
- Learning Style Assessment
- District Standards
- Team Collaboration
- IEP Support
- Developing Educational Materials
- Diverse Student Populations
- Classroom Management
- Tracking Student Progress
- Team Meetings
- Assessment Administration
- Test Administration
- Social Perceptiveness
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Emotional Disorders
- Behavior Modification
- Motivating Students
- Providing Feedback
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Accomplishments
Served as an Illinois State School Board Representative for School Improvement Initiative, reviewed several school districts across State of Illinois. Featured three years in Who's Who of American Teachers. Developed and supervised afterschool club for low income students and supervised morning bus duty for 10 years. Served on numerous school and district committees such as ESL, Discipline, Special ED programming and development, curriculum, student achievement, etc.
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Mundelein District 75
08.1999 - 02.2017
Master of Arts - Education /Teaching/Leadership
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-12/Elementary Education
Montana State University - Billings
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