Drew Duncan
Bethalto,IL
Summary
Special education professional experienced in student learning and academic advancement. Brings skills in curriculum design, knowledge of adapting general education lessons and background with learning assessments. Looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in teaching position focused on advocating for students and meeting individual needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Granite City High School
Granite City , IL
08.2005 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Physical Education Teacher
Granite City School District 9
Granite City, IL
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement and assess IEP plans.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Carried heavy caseload of approximately 25 elementary and middle school students every year.
- Established and maintained standards of behavior to create safe, orderly and effective environments for learning.
Teacher
Hillsboro School District
Hillsboro, IL
08.2000 - 08.2004
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Behavior Specialist
Bond County Community School District #2
Greenville, IL
08.1998 - 08.2000
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Urban Education And Leadership- Admin
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Coaching
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL12.1995
Certification - Drivers Edu., Spec. Ed. - Education
Greenville College
Greenville, IL05.1992
Skills
- Admission, Review and Dismissal Process
- Progress Evaluations
- Learning Style Assessment
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Modification
- Motivating Students
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Behavior Redirection
- Different Learning Styles
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Student Support
- Positive Learning Environment
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Granite City School District 9
08.2012 - 08.2013
Special Education Teacher
Granite City High School
08.2005 - Current
Teacher
Hillsboro School District
08.2000 - 08.2004
Behavior Specialist
Bond County Community School District #2
08.1998 - 08.2000
Master of Arts - Urban Education And Leadership- Admin
McKendree University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Coaching
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Certification - Drivers Edu., Spec. Ed. - Education
Greenville College
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