- Animal Care, therapy dog program and backyard chicken, egg production
- Growing flowers, herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Exploring various forms of art, such as flower arranging, card making, and fiber arts, to nurture creativity and personal growth
- Beekeeping and honey production
Brenda Gates
Taylor Ridge,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in small business operations and special education. As the Owner of The Crafty Bee, I excelled in relationship building and client service, establishing a loyal customer base. Additionally, my experience as a Special Education Teacher honed my ability to create effective IEPs and foster strong communication with families.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
The Crafty Bee
09.2020 - Current
- Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Sherrard School District
08.2020 - Current
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, helping them improve academic performance and gain confidence in their abilities.
Special Education Teacher
Sherrard High School
05.1990 - 05.2020
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05-1985
High School Diploma -
Lena-Winslow High School
Lena, IL05-1981
Skills
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Customer relations
- Client service
Interests
Timeline
Owner
The Crafty Bee
09.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Sherrard School District
08.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Sherrard High School
05.1990 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Northern Illinois University
High School Diploma -
Lena-Winslow High School
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