Casey Cook
Monticello,IL
Summary
Seasoned Special Education Teacher possessing deep understanding of individualized education plans and special needs student management. Skilled at fostering inclusive learning environments that cater to distinct student requirements, with strength in behavior modification techniques. Impact seen in previous roles through increased student participation, improved academic performance, and enhanced social skills development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Rantoul City School Dist 137
Rantoul, Illinois
08.2023 - Current
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to determine the causes of problem behaviors.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
K-3 Special Education Co-Teacher
Rantoul City School Dist 137
Rantoul, Illinois
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
Kindergarten Teacher
Rantoul City Schools
Rantoul, IL
08.2014 - 05.2020
- Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Mahomet Seymour School District
Mahomet, Illinois
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Collaborated closely with lead teachers on planning and implementing curriculum objectives.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Encouraged social interactions between children through cooperative play activities.
- Assisted in preparing materials for lessons and activities according to lesson plans provided by the teacher.
Education
Special Education Endorsement - Special Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Millikin University
Decatur05-2012
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Education Leadership And Admin
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, ILSkills
- Functional behavior assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum planning
- Classroom management
- Data tracking
- Collaboration
Affiliations
- Tutoring
- Reading
- Family time
Languages
Spanish
Limited
French
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Wixy 100.3 teacher of the month
Certification
- Endorsement in Middle School Language Arts
- Endorsement in Middle School Social Studies
- Endorsement in PE
Timeline
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Rantoul City School Dist 137
08.2023 - Current
K-3 Special Education Co-Teacher
Rantoul City School Dist 137
08.2021 - 05.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Rantoul City Schools
08.2014 - 05.2020
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Mahomet Seymour School District
08.2011 - 05.2014
Special Education Endorsement - Special Education
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Millikin University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Parkland College
Some College (No Degree) - Education Leadership And Admin
Eastern Illinois University
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