Janet Stratton
Chicago,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic and passionate Educator with teaching and administrative experience. Retired in 2013 after 38 years of working in the field. After retirement, Was an administrative substitute for Guidance Deans. Assistant principals, Principals. and Special education department chairs for seven years.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Rockford And Springfield Public School Districts
Springfield, , Illinois
1976.08 - 1983.06
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
- 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
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
Academic Assistant Principal
Springfield Public School District 186
Springfield , Illinois
1979.08 - 2013.06
- Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Consulted with students to advise on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
- Investigated complaints and worked with students, parents and teachers on finding positive resolutions.
- Reviewed student files to meet deadlines for completing various graduation requirements.
- Motivated diverse and experienced teaching team of 60 employees while demonstrating strong leadership skills.
- Made recommendations for continuous improvement related to use of new teaching tools, resources and training and improvement of online doctoral education instruction.
- Drove continuous improvement related to use of new teaching tools, training methods and improvement of online doctoral education instruction.
- Assessed data gathering methods for validity and reliability purposes.
- Coordinated follow up and student outreach to monitor academic progress for at-risk students.
- Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs.
- Assisted candidates in devising tailored Ph.D. title and proposal development, preparation of model upgrade reports demonstrating progress and compilation of collaborative example chapters.
- Organized, detailed and excellent track record of working well under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Discussed student success strategies and development of study skills.
- Met firm deadlines while applying results-driven and goal-oriented methodology to teaching initiatives.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Determined validity and reliability of data gathering methods.
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact.
- Educated students on course selection to align with career goals.
- Provided comprehensive support services encompassing career and personal goals of student.
- Conducted seminars, workshops, and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for students.
- Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Maintained accurate confidential participant files to meet state and federal guidelines.
District Supervisor - Special Education
Springfield Public Schools
Springfield , Illinois
08.1983 - 06.1999
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Communicated best practices among on-site and external personnel to align efforts and goals.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Psychology
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06.1975
Master of Science - Masters of Special Education
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL06.1978
Skills
- Student records management
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Trained in CPI
- Special education
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Disability assessment testing
- Data Entry
- Elementary education
- Middle school education
- Organization and Time Management
- Academic Achievement Award - NAACP Administrator of the Year
Work Availability
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Quote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
District Supervisor - Special Education
Springfield Public Schools
08.1983 - 06.1999
Academic Assistant Principal
Springfield Public School District 186
1979.08 - 2013.06
Special Education Teacher
Rockford And Springfield Public School Districts
1976.08 - 1983.06
Bachelor of Science - Child Psychology
Northwestern University
Master of Science - Masters of Special Education
Northern Illinois University
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