- Family-oriented, dedicating time to supporting and nurturing wife Celeste and daughter Clara
- Cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Participates in a variety of outdoor recreational activities, especially fishing, hunting, and hiking
- Auto Repair/Restoration including fielding a racecar at racetracks throughout Wisconsin
- Running and participating in 5 and 8-kilometer races in the local community
James Lietz
Mosinee,WI
Summary
Passionate educator with a strong work ethic and communication skills eager to secure a Program Support position. Lifetime resident of Mosinee with roots in customer service, community participation, and dedication to serve others. Seasoned Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher with a proven track record in the Mosinee School District for the past twelve school years. Excelled in collaborative teamwork with teachers, parents, students, and administrators throughout multiple buildings and facets of the district. Recent graduate of Master's Degree with foundational knowledge in Special Education and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Consistently researches innovative instructional strategies to assist student learning objectives and professional practice goals.
Demonstrates focus on inclusive teaching, behavioral management, and developing college and career ready IEPs that focus on student needs throughout their schooling careers. Strengths include curriculum adaptation, team collaboration, and achieving measurable student progress. Ready to help Mosinee Special Education Department achieve district goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher
Mosinee Elementary and Mosinee Middle School
591 WI - 153, Mosinee Wi, 54455
08.2013 - Current
- Worked as a Intellectual Disabilities teacher for students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade during the 2013-2014 school year. Transitioned to the middle school teaching students with Intellectual disabilities prior to the 2014-2015 school year.
- Taught multiple subjects and content in a special education setting designed for students with disabilities.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers address challenges.
- Designed, presented, and implemented individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher
Prairie River Middle School. Merrill Wi.
106 N, Polk St. Merrill, WI 54452
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Began mid-year within one week of completion of student teaching.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop a cross-curricular approach, resulting in more well-rounded education for students.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, adjusting instructional methods as needed for optimal results. This boosted student engagement through the development of creative and interactive lesson plans.
- Managed caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and communicating with team members. This collaboration ensured timely completion of required documentation and reports.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on special education trends, legislation, and best practices. Including a week spent in Greensboro North Carolina complete "Teacch" 5-day Autism training.
Special Education Substitute Paraprofessional
Mosinee School District
591 WI-153, Mosinee, WI 54455
12.2011 - 06.2012
- Dedicated time during bachelor studies to serving the students of Mosinee.
- Worked with students in Mosinee School district's Elementary, Middle, and High school in a variety of special education settings.
- Assisted the teacher in addressing challenging behaviors following predetermined de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations and extra assistance.
Part Time Service Mechanic
Lietz's Shell and Auto Service
1123 Western Ave. Mosinee, WI 54455
06.2006 - Current
- Continues to help support family business that has served the Mosinee community for 40 years.
- Conducted routine maintenance on vehicles to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Communicated effectively with mechanics, service writers, and customers to explain repairs and maintenance work.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Developed strong client relationships by offering personalized service recommendations based on their needs and budget constraints.
Education
Masters of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
3300 West Camelback Road01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI12-2012
Skills
- Experience in collaborative teamwork with multiple teachers, support staff, and administration to develop, deliver, and monitor Individual Education Plans
- Classroom organization including effective scheduling of direct instruction interventions, room arrangement, and lesson adaptation
- Strong communication skills in conveying data, concerns, and needs to parents, teachers, support staff, and administration
- Experience in sensory integration strategies to support the needs of students in a variety of educational settings
Accomplishments
- Mosinee Middle School Teacher of the Year 2017-2018
- Mosinee Middle School Special Education Department Team Lead from September 2021-June 2023.
- Member of Mosinee School District Salary Committee 2014-2020
- Served on numerous interview panels including the hiring of: The Mosinee School District 2021 Special Education Director, District Special Education Teachers, Special Education Paraprofessionals, School Occupational Therapist.
- Served as cooperating teacher for multiple student teachers as they completed their teaching degree requirements for a license in teaching special education.
- Assisted in the development and delivery of Individual Education Plans for students during the absence of a district special education teacher.
Certification
Lifetime Teaching License in:
- 1801 - Cross-Categorical Special Education: Early Adolescence-Adolescence & Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence ages 6-21.
- 1810 - Intellectual Disabilities: Early Adolescence-Adolescence & Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence ages 6-21.
- 1811 - Specific Learning Disabilities: Early Adolescence-Adolescence & Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence ages 6-21
- 1830 - Emotional Behavior Disabilities: Early Adolescence-Adolescence & Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence ages 6-21.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Focusing on De-escalation techniques for medium to high-risk behavior.
American Red Cross certification in:
- First Aid
- CPR
- AED
Interests
Timeline
Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher
Mosinee Elementary and Mosinee Middle School
08.2013 - Current
Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher
Prairie River Middle School. Merrill Wi.
01.2013 - 08.2013
Special Education Substitute Paraprofessional
Mosinee School District
12.2011 - 06.2012
Part Time Service Mechanic
Lietz's Shell and Auto Service
06.2006 - Current
Masters of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point