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Cathy Gregory

Loves Park,IL

Summary

Organized Cross Categorical special education teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Kansas and recognized as highly qualified educator.

Well-trained Special Education Teacher with talent for helping elementary school students build important learning skills. Skilled in instruction and hands-on activities. Motivated to integrate students into general education classrooms when reasonable. Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Timber Creek Elementary
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Worked with students with Specific Learning Disabilities and autism to increase academic and life skills.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies and used targeted interventions to address their specific academic needs.

Special Education Teacher

Westside Elementary
12.2019 - 03.2021
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Special Education Teacher

Madison Elementary And Roosevelt Elementary
08.2017 - 12.2019
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Worked with students with autism to increase life skills.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Special Education Teacher

Timber Creek Elementary
07.2015 - 07.2017
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Special Education Teacher

Roosevelt Elementary
08.2012 - 06.2015
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Education

No Degree - Adult And Continuing Education

Baker University
Baldwin City, KS
04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Cross-Categorical Special Education Emphasis

UW-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
05.2012

Skills

  • Disability Assessment Testing
  • IEP Development
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Evidence-Based Assessment
  • Classroom Management
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Interventions Understanding
  • Educational Assistance
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • IEPs
  • Special Education
  • Competent in Smart Board Technology

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Timber Creek Elementary
07.2021 - 07.2022

Special Education Teacher

Westside Elementary
12.2019 - 03.2021

Special Education Teacher

Madison Elementary And Roosevelt Elementary
08.2017 - 12.2019

Special Education Teacher

Timber Creek Elementary
07.2015 - 07.2017

Special Education Teacher

Roosevelt Elementary
08.2012 - 06.2015

No Degree - Adult And Continuing Education

Baker University

Bachelor of Science - Cross-Categorical Special Education Emphasis

UW-Whitewater
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