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Jason Fischer

2880 Centurion Lane, New Lenox,IL

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher/Summer School Teacher

New Lenox School District
10.2023 - 08.2024

Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts

Special Education Teacher

Peotone High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Instructed self-contained Algebra 2 and U.S. History classes as well as co-taught English III, English IV, and Algebra 2. Additionally, co-sponsored the Fellowship of Christian Athletes club.

Substitute Teacher

J.T.H.S. New Lenox SD, Lincoln Way HS
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Followed classroom plans left by classroom teachers to facilitate student learning and reinforce core concepts.

Special Education Teacher

Crete-Monee Middle School
08.2017 - 10.2021
  • Learned and implemented International Baccalaureate curriculum. Was head 8th grade boys track coach that won a state championship. Managed caseloads of 8-15 students on yearly basis.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.

Special Education Teacher

Rich Central High School
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Co-taught freshman Algebra 1 and Geometry and instructed self-contained Algebra 1. Additionally managed caseload of 15 students.

Special Education Teacher

Champaign Central High School
08.2013 - 08.2016
  • Co-taught Algebra 2 and Algebra 1. Taught self-contained class for Algebra 2. Additionally, a member of the Tier 2 Committee, Community Outreach Committee, and Interviewing search team for Assistant Principal opening. District faculty representative for Teacher Job Fairs.

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
05.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
05.1993

Skills

  • Efficient caseload manager
  • Experience in records management
  • Relationship building and management
  • Effective public speaker
  • Created legally binding documents
  • Successful collaborator and team-player
  • Group and individual instruction

Timeline

Substitute Teacher/Summer School Teacher

New Lenox School District
10.2023 - 08.2024

Special Education Teacher

Peotone High School
08.2022 - 05.2023

Substitute Teacher

J.T.H.S. New Lenox SD, Lincoln Way HS
10.2021 - 06.2022

Special Education Teacher

Crete-Monee Middle School
08.2017 - 10.2021

Special Education Teacher

Rich Central High School
08.2016 - 08.2017

Special Education Teacher

Champaign Central High School
08.2013 - 08.2016

Master of Arts - Teaching

Olivet Nazarene University

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication

Olivet Nazarene University
Jason Fischer