Emily Curry
Palatine,IL
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher skilled in implementing effective strategies for diverse learning needs. Committed to establishing safe, trauma-informed environments that promote student engagement and growth. Proficient in customizing instruction and managing IEPs, leading to measurable improvements in student academic outcomes. Strong emphasis on building positive partnerships with families to enhance educational experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Safe Haven School
Lake Bluff , IL
04.2022 - Current
- Developed and managed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate varying learning styles.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Established trauma-informed, secure environment fostering learning for special education students.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
Integrated Specialist
Arlington Heights School District 25
Arlington Heights , IL
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
- Develop lesson plans that have unique ways of engaging students to meet their individual and unique needs.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of the students assigned.
- Work collaboratively with a co-teacher in the general education setting to meet the needs of students with and without special needs.
- Case manager for five students with a variety of disabilities.
Education
Masters Of Arts - Trauma-Informed Practices in Education
North Central College
Naperville, IL12-2025
Bachelors Of Arts - Special Education
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL05-2021
Associates Of Arts - Education
Harper College
Palatine 05-2018
Skills
- Individualized education plans and implementation
- Trauma-informed practices
- Lesson plan development
- Collaborative communication
- Student engagement strategies
- Learning style adaptation
- Team collaboration
- Co-teaching experience
- BIP implementation
- Non-violent crisis intervention
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Emotional support
- Differentiated instruction
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Excellent classroom management
Certification
Learning Behavior Specialist-I
Accomplishments
Starbucks Neighborhood Grant
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Safe Haven School
04.2022 - Current
Integrated Specialist
Arlington Heights School District 25
08.2021 - 04.2022
Masters Of Arts - Trauma-Informed Practices in Education
North Central College
Bachelors Of Arts - Special Education
Elmhurst University
Associates Of Arts - Education
Harper College