Janet Bracero
Westchester,IL
Summary
Highly experienced EL Resource Teacher with over 10 years in field. Proven skills in verbal and written communication and problem-solving combined with unsurpassed work ethic, proactive mindset and detail-oriented approach. Talented Curriculum Coordinator effective at determining course plans, selecting curriculum and managing program implementation. Highly organized and thorough with a flexible mentality. Offering 12 years' experience in the field.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EL Resource Teacher
Cicero School District 99- Columbus East Elementar
Cicero, IL
08.2011 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED EL, and LD classroom.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Cicero School District 99
Cicero, IL
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
RTI Specialist
Lyons School District - Costello Elementary School
Lyons , IL
08.2009 - 11.2010
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
Loss Prevention Specialist
Saks Fifth Avenue Corporation
Oak Brook, IL
05.2004 - 05.2008
- Increased company understanding of loss control strategies through on-site client training seminars and implementation of new programs.
- Prepared reports for clients and underwriters regarding property loss features and recommendations for improvement and future needs.
- Developed and launched on-site client training seminars to foster understanding and implementation of loss control strategies.
- Identified company resources, determined client risk factors and promoted solutions to establish solid client base.
- Worked with clients and risk management specialists to provide meaningful solutions that met client needs.
- Developed and presented training programs for clients and departments within company.
- Provided meaningful solutions by garnering teams of risk management specialists to meet client needs.
- Coached and counseled new engineers in client risk management and internal underwriting issues.
- Mentored and counseled new engineers in client risk management and internal underwriting issues.
- Introduced and implanted viable loss control strategies by maintaining strong partnerships and trust with customers.
- Provided loss control reporting for prospects and clients.
- Trained loss prevention staff, retail managers and store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to report crime and suspicious activity.
- Collaborated with law enforcement in investigating and solving theft and fraud cases.
Education
Master of Arts - Teacher Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Dominican University
River Forest, IL06.2007
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Student records management
- Differentiated instruction
- Secondary education
- Classroom management
- Elementary education
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Discussions Facilitation
- Communication Class Instruction
- Educational Programs Evaluation
- Cultural Activities Participation
- Problem Identification and Resolution
- Goal Setting
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Certified English Language Teacher, Illinois Board of Education
- Licensed K-9 Elementary Self-Contained General Educator
Languages
English
Spanish
Additional Information
Google Classroom Teacher
Skills: Classroom, Slides, Forms, Sites, Drive, Sheets
Timeline
EL Resource Teacher
Cicero School District 99- Columbus East Elementar
08.2011 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Cicero School District 99
08.2009 - 06.2011
RTI Specialist
Lyons School District - Costello Elementary School
08.2009 - 11.2010
Loss Prevention Specialist
Saks Fifth Avenue Corporation
05.2004 - 05.2008
Master of Arts - Teacher Education
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Dominican University