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Emily Hendricker

Mount Sterling,IL

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. I truly enjoy advocating for students with special needs to ensure they are getting their needs met.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Chaddock
Quincy, IL
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
  • Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
  • Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
  • Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
  • Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.

Special Education Teacher

Brown County Elementary
Mt. Sterling, IL
08.2018 - 05.2023
  • Case manage 26 students with individualized education plans
  • Taught cross categorical and resource for students in kindergarten-fourth grade with varying needs such as autism, hearing impairments, epilepsy, etc.
  • Collaborate with special and general education teachers and administrators
  • Consistently follow all Illinois special education laws, rules, and regulations
  • Manage special projects of inclusion with general education teachers and paraprofessionals
  • Utilize Microsoft Office and Google platforms to write reports
  • Use Embrace IEP and Skyward database systems to create guidance documents
  • Maintain current nonviolent crisis prevention and intervention certificate
  • Serve as part of the Instructional Leadership Team that creates and implements school wide social-emotional learning curriculum
  • Assessed clients' needs, developed individualized education plans and monitored progress towards goals.

Residential Camp Manager

True Friends Camp
Eden Prairie, MN
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Trained, supervised, and evaluated 45-50 counselors and leadership staff
  • Supported all staff needs, de-escalation professional developments, and resolve camper and staff issues
  • Served as main contact for caregivers of children and adults with special needs
  • Developed and implemented camp policies to ensure safety of campers and staff.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss new initiatives or changes to existing programs.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Illinois State University (ISU)
Bloomington, IL
05.2023

Bachelor of Science in Education - Special Education

Western Illinois University (WIU)
05.2018

Skills

  • Behavior Modifications
  • Curriculum Adjustments
  • Parent Communication
  • Motivating Students
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Data Management
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Development

Certification

Illinois: Professional Educator (Grades Pre-K to Age 21)

Illinois: Learning Behavior Specialist I (Grades Pre-K to Age 21)

Illinois: Learning Behavior Specialist II: Curriculum Adaptation Specialist(Grades Pre-K to Age 21)

Illinois: Learning Behavior Specialist II: Behavior Intervention Specialist(Grades Pre-K to Age 21)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Chaddock
08.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Brown County Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2023

Residential Camp Manager

True Friends Camp
05.2018 - 08.2018

Master of Science - Special Education

Illinois State University (ISU)

Bachelor of Science in Education - Special Education

Western Illinois University (WIU)

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