James Bigot
Litchfield,Minnesota
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education
Willmar Middle School
Willmar, MN
08.2018 - Current
- Worked with a variety of disabilities and skill levels in Middle School.
- Deliver direct and indirect services to multiple students in different subject areas, including Math, Reading, and Writing, and Social/study Skills.
- Caseload included students with EBD, ASD, SLD, OHD, and Visually Impaired.
- Follow due process and IEP procedures and paperwork, including observations, parent meeting arrangements, progress reports, ESY qualifications, and registration.
- Communicated and worked collaboratively with families, teachers, and Special Education staff, as well as managed 7 paraprofessionals.
Special Education
Delano Middle School
Delano, MN
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Worked with a variety of disabilities and skill levels in Middle School.
- Deliver direct and indirect services to multiple students in different subject areas, including Math, Reading, and Writing, and Social/study Skills.
- Caseload included students with Emotional Behavior Disorders.
- Follow due process and IEP procedures and paperwork, including observations, parent meeting arrangements, progress reports, ESY qualifications, and registration.
- Communicated and worked collaboratively with families, teachers, and Special Education staff, as well as managed 3 paraprofessionals.
Long Term Substitute
Rockford Middle School
Rockford, MN
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Worked with a variety of disabilities and skill levels in the 5th-8th Grade classroom.
- Deliver direct and indirect services to multiple students in the same classroom in different subject areas.
- Monitor IEP progress on goals and objectives, led an IEP 4 weeks after starting the LTS position.
- Follow due process and IEP procedures and paperwork, including observations, parent meeting arrangements, progress reports, ESY qualifications and registration, and meet and greet of new students for next year.
- Communicated and worked collaboratively with families and Special Education staff, as well as managed 6 paraprofessionals.
Bus Driver
Rockford Bus Company
Rockford, MN
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules, complying with traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a smooth and safe ride.
- Drove a route where 20 incidents were reported the year before to 2 incidents.
- Inspect vehicles and check gas, oil, and water levels before departure.
- Keep a log of inspections and student behavior.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the bus and engine.
Physical Education and Health Teacher
St. Louis Park Junior High
St. Louis Park, MN
08.1990 - 01.2014
- Attend and lead professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Coach - High School and Middle School
St. Louis Park Junior High
St. Louis Park, MN
08.1990 - 01.2014
- Coaching Football as a high school head coach, coordinator, scout, and position coach.
- Track as Middle School Head Coach, Basketball as Middle School Assistant Coach.
- Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.
- Instruct individuals or groups in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles, such as specific ways of moving the body, hands, or feet, to achieve desired results.
- Hire, supervise, and work with extended coaching staff.
- File scouting reports that detail player assessments, provide recommendations on athlete recruitment, and identify locations and individuals to be targeted for future recruitment efforts.
Timeline
Special Education
Willmar Middle School
08.2018 - Current
Special Education
Delano Middle School
08.2016 - 06.2018
Long Term Substitute
Rockford Middle School
02.2016 - 05.2016
Bus Driver
Rockford Bus Company
09.2014 - 09.2015
Physical Education and Health Teacher
St. Louis Park Junior High
08.1990 - 01.2014
Coach - High School and Middle School
St. Louis Park Junior High
08.1990 - 01.2014