Jean O'Reilly
Fox River Grove,Illinois
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
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Huntley School District 158
08.2021 - Current
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Special Education Teacher
Winston Knolls
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal results.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2024
Skills
- Disability assessment testing
- Literacy Intervention
- Behavior Modifications
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative Teamwork
- IEP development
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Instructional Adaptation
- Special Education
- Elementary Education
- Parent communications
- Co-teaching Experience
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Mathematics Intervention
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Trained in CPI
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
- Wilson reading program Training -2021
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Huntley School District 158
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Winston Knolls
06.2016 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
- Wilson reading program Training -2021
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