Destinée Cambium
Chicago ,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated Special Education professional with 5 years of experience, a Master’s degree, and comprehensive Early Childhood Education coursework. Skilled in providing individualized academic, behavioral, and communication support to students with diverse needs, including autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and developmental delays. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement tailored IEPs, while maintaining inclusive, structured, and supportive learning environments. Known for a calm, patient teaching style, strong behavior management skills, and the ability to build trusting, positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to fostering student growth, independence, and confidence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Ogden International Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to create inclusive classroom environments.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to enhance learning experiences for students with disabilities.
- Provided ongoing support and training to paraprofessionals in instructional strategies.
- Monitored student progress through data collection and analysis to inform instruction.
- Fostered positive relationships with families to promote student engagement and success.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles and abilities effectively.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to integrate resource strategies into curriculum.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Jordan Community School
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Taught English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Personal Care Service Provider
Jody Boquist
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided compassionate care and support to clients, enhancing their quality of life and well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity in personal care routines.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and families, ensuring open communication and trust throughout care process.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
- Transported individuals to events and activities and shopping trips.
Special Education Teacher
Galileo Scholastic Academy
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Develop lesson plans and deliver small group and individual instruction in alignment with IEPs for students ranging from kindergarten through 8th grade.
- Track, monitor, and evaluate student performance and tailor lesson plans to individual strengths and weaknesses to improve academic performance.
- Collaborate with psychology, social work, occupational and speech therapy personnel.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and academic teams to develop and enhance curriculum to improve education outcomes for students.
- Taught and created lesson plans for after-school one-on-one compensatory education classes.
- Committee member of Behavioral Health Team and Equity, Climate, and Culture Team.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Presented with Network 6 Equity-Based Leadership Award.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Education
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2020
Skills
- Safety-Care Crisis Prevention
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- IEP development
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Multisensory instruction
- Literacy intervention
- Functional behavior assessment
- Small group instruction
- Personal hygiene support
Timeline
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Ogden International Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Jordan Community School
08.2023 - 06.2025
Personal Care Service Provider
Jody Boquist
11.2022 - 04.2024
Special Education Teacher
Galileo Scholastic Academy
01.2021 - 06.2023
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Education
University of Illinois At Chicago