Jacob Cole
Kansas,IL
Summary
Knowledgeable Co-Teacher with background in special education. Demonstrates success in supporting diverse student needs and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Proven ability in implementing Individualized Education Plans and collaborating with educational staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Teacher
Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education
07.2021 - 07.2025
- Fostered critical thinking skills in students through problem-solving activities and real-world applications of concepts taught in class.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional strategies and improve overall student achievement levels in the classroom.
- Boosted parent-teacher collaboration by maintaining open lines of communication and conducting regular meetings to discuss student progress.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Streamlined lesson planning processes with a focus on efficiency and alignment with state standards.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and encouraging respectful behavior among students.
- Increased student participation through group projects, presentations, and interactive learning exercises.
- Improved overall classroom performance with consistent evaluations, feedback, and tailored support for individual needs.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to best meet the needs of students and sat on the Crisis Management Team.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Theater Arts
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, ILBachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2027
Skills
- Special education
- Feedback provision
- Project-based learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Instructional strategies
- Literacy development
- Social-emotional learning
- Behavior management
- Classroom instruction
- Instructional methods
- Alternative learning methods
- Social-emotional learning training
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Paraprofessional certification
- Currently working on Short Term Substitute Licensure
- CPR Certified
- Ukeru Certified
- CPI Certified
- TCI Certified
Timeline
Co-Teacher
Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education
07.2021 - 07.2025
Theater Arts
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Grand Canyon University
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