Bobbie Lang
7718 W. Gregory Street, Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated education professional with experience supporting diverse learners and collaborating with staff to improve student outcomes. Skilled in differentiated instruction, student support strategies, and providing professional development to educators.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Forest Road School
LaGrange Park, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Provide targeted instructional support to learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Evaluate student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Wallace Academy
Hoffman Estates, IL
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Led multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss and determine appropriate services and interventions for each student.
- Collaborated with parents, school districts, and educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
- Organized and led professional development sessions for colleagues on inclusive education strategies, improving school-wide support for students with disabilities.
Special Education Teacher/Job Coach
Glenbrook North High School
Northbrook, IL
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated strong relationships with community organizations and resources to provide additional support services for students when needed.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and integrate interdisciplinary lesson plans, broadening student understanding of various subjects.
Math Lab Teacher/Coach
Archdiocese of Chicago
Chicago, IL
09.2018 - 10.2022
- Facilitated professional development workshops to enhance teaching practices.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subject matter across multiple curriculums, leading to deeper understanding of concepts for students.
Developmental Therapist
Illinois Early Intervention
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Developed individualized family service plans for children with developmental delays, enhancing skill acquisition and family engagement.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in developmental therapy, fostering a cohesive team environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Roosevelt University
Chicago, ILTextiles, Apparel, And Merchandising
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, ILSkills
- Curriculum Development
- Student Engagement
- Inclusion Strategies
- Co-teaching Experience
- Individual Education Plans
- Professional Development
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Educational Technology
- Instructional Strategies
- Differentiated Learning
Certification
- Illinois Professional Educator License (K-9)
- Learning Behavior Specialist I Endorsement (K-22)
- Business, Marketing, and Computer Education Endorsement (5-12)
- Family and Consumer Science Endorsement (5-12)
- Social Science Endorsement (5-8)
- Development Therapy Credential (Birth-3)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Forest Road School
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Wallace Academy
08.2023 - 07.2024
Special Education Teacher/Job Coach
Glenbrook North High School
12.2022 - 06.2023
Math Lab Teacher/Coach
Archdiocese of Chicago
09.2018 - 10.2022
Developmental Therapist
Illinois Early Intervention
01.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Roosevelt University
Textiles, Apparel, And Merchandising
Northern Illinois University