Heather Phelps
Grayslake,IL
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Deer Path Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions and behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Lakes Community High School
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Collaborate with colleagues and related service providers to implement instructional learning strategies for all students
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
ESY Teacher - TrueNorth 804
June/July 2019 and June/July 2021
- Designed activities designed to engage all learners while providing individualized support when necessary.
- Facilitated small group instruction using evidence-based strategies to promote social and emotional growth and learning.
- Utilized behavioral intervention and positive reinforcement to maintain classroom behavior.
Maternity Leave/District Substitute Teacher
Northern Suburban Special Education District
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
- Created an environment conducive to learning while managing challenging behaviors.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
Education
Master of Education in Special Education -
Grand Canyon University
12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
12.2002
Associate of Arts -
College of Lake County
05.2000
Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Cognitive and Behavioral Development
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Behavior Intervention Plans
Key Qualifications And Strengths
- Mindful: able to recognize and support students' needs and the cultural diversity of students
- Communication: able to effectively and appropriately communicate with students, parents, colleague, and administration; possess strong verbal/written communication skills
- Collaboration: able to productively work as a participatory member of a team
- Executive functioning skills: responsible and organized in work tasks and time management
- Technology skills: able to learn and utilize technology applications to support students in all areas of academia
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Deer Path Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Lakes Community High School
08.2019 - 03.2022
Maternity Leave/District Substitute Teacher
Northern Suburban Special Education District
01.2019 - 06.2019
ESY Teacher - TrueNorth 804
June/July 2019 and June/July 2021
Master of Education in Special Education -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Associate of Arts -
College of Lake County
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