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Chris Braden

Special Education Teacher / Discipline Coord. / Sub. Coord. / Head-Teacher
Mount Vernon,Illinois

Summary


Driven Special Educator with 17 years of education experience. Resourceful and passionate educator with talent for developing and implementing successful strategies.


Hardworking Discipline Coordinator focused on enforcing district and school policies as well as optimizing procedures and improving student behavior.


Focused education professional with master's degree in administration and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Disicipline Coordinator

Woodlawn Grade School
12.2023 - Current
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, and staff to foster environment of open communication and mutual respect.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.

Special Education Teacher

Woodlawn Grade School
08.2007 - Current
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments to ensure IEP students are meeting core standards.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Army Seargent

US Army
04.2002 - 04.2008
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

Master of Science - Education Administration

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Special Education

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
05.2001 -

Skills

    Collaborative learning

    IEP development

    Classroom Management

    Rule Enforcement

    Discipline management

    Individual and Group Instruction

    Decision-Making

    Policy Development

Affiliations

American Legion Board - 10 year

JCLL Board - 2 years

Woodlawn Union President (2 terms) - 4 years

Woodlawn Union treasurer (2 terms) - 4 years

Illinois Principal's Association - 2 years

Head- Teacher - 3 years

IHSA Official - 15 years

Mt. Vernon Township Trustee - 1 year

Threat Assessment Team - 2 years

Timeline

Disicipline Coordinator

Woodlawn Grade School
12.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Woodlawn Grade School
08.2007 - Current

Army Seargent

US Army
04.2002 - 04.2008

Master of Science - Education Administration

Eastern Illinois University
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Special Education

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
05.2001 -

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