Jana Budz
Frankfort,IL
Summary
To obtain a job as a IEP manager
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Western Avenue Elementary
Flossmoor, IL
08.2008 - Current
- Teaches pull out and push in reading, writing, and math based on the student’s goals and objectives
- Coordinates with general education teachers to modify curriculum materials, ensuring accessibility for all learners in an inclusive setting.
- Implements RtI reading and math interventions, including Read 180, System 44, Read Live, Excel Math, and Key Math
- Assesses students’ weekly progress using Aimsweb data, and meets weekly with the team of teachers in PLC meetings to discuss student’s progress
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal regulations and school district policies.
- Active member of the following teams: Building Leadership Committee, PBIS team Literacy Committee, School Improvement Team
- Previous committee obligations include: Executive Curriculum Committee, RtI, PBIS tier 1 coach, Grading and Homework practices.
Self Contained-Summer School
School District 161
Flossmoor, IL
06.2009 - Current
- Instructs a multi-needs and level classroom with hands on math, a leveled reading block, and writing
- Collaborated with other service providers regarding student performance.
Education
Masters of Education - M.Ed.
DePaul University
Chicago, IL05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, IL05.2008
Skills
- Competent in Microsoft Office Suit, Google Apps, and Easy IEP
Accomplishments
Above and Beyond Award Winner 2020
Certification
Initial Type 10 Certificate (P-21), LBS-I
Volunteer Experience
- Girls on the Run Coach and Coordinator, Western Avenue Elementary, Flossmoor, IL, 02/01/12-Current, Motivates team of girls to have positive self-esteem, values, and self-image. trains girls to work toward the goal of running a 5K race, communicates with over 50 parents and the Girls on the Organization weekly.
- Teaches lessons at family math, reading, and science nights, Western Avenue School, Flossmoor, IL, Annually, Collaborates with the team of teachers to organize the family nights., Designs lessons based on skills and theme for students to complete with their family.
Timeline
Self Contained-Summer School
School District 161
06.2009 - Current
Special Education Resource Teacher
Western Avenue Elementary
08.2008 - Current
Masters of Education - M.Ed.
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Illinois