Hannah Copps
Evergreen Park,IL
Summary
Results-driven Special Education Resource Teacher with extensive experience in developing Individualized Education Plans and implementing inclusion strategies. Expertise in fostering positive behavior supports and enhancing executive functioning skills. Proven ability to mentor new teachers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, driving student success across diverse learning environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Dolton School District 149
08.2014 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs preschool-sixth grade.
- Supported classroom teachers in implementing tailored instructional strategies and accommodations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adapt interventions.
- Facilitated small group sessions to enhance social skills and academic performance among students.
- Served on many school and district teams including School Improvement Teams, District Leadership Teams, District Discipline Committee, Institute Day Planning Committee, and MTSS School and District Teams.
- Served on the evaluation and IEP writing team for children transitioning from Early Intervention to preschool.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers to the district for 5+ school years.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
Chicago, IL12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Education
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois, IL05-2014
Skills
- Positive behavior supports
- Executive functioning support
- Inclusion strategies
- Math and Reading interventions
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Data collection
- Team collaboration
- Teacher Leader
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Dolton School District 149
08.2014 - Current
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Eastern Illinois University