Deirdre (Dee) Arndt
Tennessee
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended instruction.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Educator
Lombard District #44
Lombard, USA
08.1998 - 06.2025
- Plan and execute effective differentiated learning activities that are culturally appropriate and inclusive
- Handles in-depth coordinating and curriculum programming
- Create and manage Individualized Learning Plans
- Establish and communicate clear learning targets to foster student progress and academic performance
- Provide constructive and personalized feedback to enhance growth academically, socially, and emotionally
- Support students in becoming life-long learners through problem-solving, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and global citizenship
- Collaborate with families, colleagues and administrators
- Maintain appropriate records, in regards to student progress
Education
Master of Curriculum and Instruction -
Concordia University
River Forest, IL05.2009
Master of Education - Leadership and Administration
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Eastern Illinois University
Charelston, IL05.1994
Skills
- Collaborative Decision Making
- Resilient Performance Under Pressure
- Adaptability
- Prioritization of Tasks
- Student Engagement Strategies
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Curriculum and Instruction Design
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Leadership
Certification
Type 75 Certification General Administrative
Learning Behavior Specialist 1 Certification
Extracurricular Activities
Mentor Teacher School Improvement Committee
SEL Committee Fluency Lab
After School Program
Relocation
Relocated to Tennessee, from Glen Ellyn Illinois during summer 2025
Timeline
Special Educator
Lombard District #44
08.1998 - 06.2025
Master of Curriculum and Instruction -
Concordia University
Master of Education - Leadership and Administration
Benedictine University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Eastern Illinois University
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