Emily Chavez
Hinsdale,IL
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Willow Springs School
06.2023 - Current
- Co-teach 6th, 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts with two general education teachers
- Create, modify and implement curriculum
- Schedule and conduct annual and reevaluation meetings for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students with IEPs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Teacher and Case Manager
Gower Middle School
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Create and implement ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies curriculum in a multi-needs class (grades 5-8)
- Organize community outings for all special education students
- Participate in team planning for students with special needs
- Monitor and report student progress towards IEP goals to parents and educational personnel and make instructional changes when needed
- Schedule and conduct IEP meetings for students on my caseload.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Teacher and Case Manager
Park Junior High School
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Created and implemented the curriculum for the Connections program (Communication Development classroom)
- Participated in team planning for students with special needs
- Monitored and reported student progress towards IEP goals to parents and educational personnel and made instructional changes when needed
- Scheduled and lead IEP meetings for students on my caseload.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Self-Contained Science Teacher, Science Co-teacher and Case Manager
Plainfield South High School
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Created and implemented science curriculum using the Next Generation Science Standards in both the self-contained and general education Biology, Physical Science and Chemistry classrooms through co-taught teaching model
- Consulted and collaborated with the general education science teachers in the areas of assessment, curriculum adaptation, behavior management, and monitoring of student progress of students with special needs
- Participated in team planning for students with special needs
- Monitored and reported student progress toward IEP goals to parents and educational personnel
- Scheduled and lead IEP meetings for students on my caseload.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
Self-Contained Science Teacher, Co-Teacher, Science General Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Utilized Next Generation Science Standards, College Readiness Standards, and Common Core Standards in lesson planning for both the self-contained and the general education classrooms (biology, chemistry, and physics)
- Participated in team planning for students with special needs
- Monitored and reported student progress toward IEP goals to parents and educational personnel
- Scheduled and lead IEP meetings for students on my caseload.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
Co-Teacher and Case Manager
Lincoln Middle School
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Co-taught in the 7th grade Humanities classroom with two general education teachers
- Created, modified and implemented curriculum in the Humanities classroom
- Worked on a team with 7th grade teachers/staff members to ensure all 7th grade students with IEPs were properly supported
- Scheduled and conducted all meetings for 7th grade students with IEPs.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Master of Science in Education -
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois01.2009
Bachelor of Science -
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, Illinois01.2004
Skills
- Material Selection
- Student Records Management
- Head Teacher Support
- Motivating Students
Endorsements
- Learning Behavior Specialist I (Type 10)
- Biology (HS), 2024
- English Second Language, 2024
Leadership Experience
- Science Department Chair, 2013-2014, Conducted department meetings focused on incorporating literacy in science classrooms and preparing students for the ACT (science)
- Eleventh Grade Level Lead, 2014-2015, Conducted grade level meetings focused on Tier II academic and behavioral interventions
Awards
Allan Wardell Inspiration Award, 2012, Chicago Teachers Union, Awarded to a teacher who "fostered a safe and healthy learning environment for all students through the positive teaching of tolerance and demonstrated commitment and courage in the pursuit of equality for all students and staff."
Training
Wilson Reading System: Introductory Course, 2021 Fundations Level K, 2022 Zones of Regulation, 2022 Connecting Math Concepts, 2018
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Willow Springs School
06.2023 - Current
Teacher and Case Manager
Gower Middle School
08.2019 - 06.2023
Teacher and Case Manager
Park Junior High School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Self-Contained Science Teacher, Science Co-teacher and Case Manager
Plainfield South High School
08.2015 - 06.2018
Self-Contained Science Teacher, Co-Teacher, Science General Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015
Co-Teacher and Case Manager
Lincoln Middle School
08.2009 - 06.2010
Master of Science in Education -
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science -
University of Illinois
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