Jill Dekrell
Palatine,IL
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with 17 years of experience creating individualized educational plans for students with diverse learning needs. Skilled in developing and implementing adaptive teaching strategies to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Strong collaborator who works closely with parents, administrators, and other educators to ensure the best possible outcomes for each student. Passionate about providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters growth and development for students of all abilities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Ivy Hall Elementary School - Kildeer-Countryside School District 96
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Collaborated with other special education teachers, general education teachers, and support staff to create a cohesive and inclusive learning environment for students.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies and resources to accommodate different learning styles and abilities in the classroom.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress, adjust instructional methods, and provide timely feedback to parents and guardians.
- Facilitated communication and collaboration with families to support students' educational and social-emotional growth inside and outside of the classroom.
Modified Instructional Learning Environment (MILE) Program Assistant
Gray M. Sanborn School - Community Consolidated School District 15
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported students with severe cognitive and physical disabilities and multiple medical needs to achieve their individual IEP goals.
- Provided support with academic, behavioral, and daily living needs.
- Facilitated daily communication with use of communication boards and Vantage communication devices.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Lincolnwood School District 74
08.2001 - 11.2010
- Created a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promoted social-emotional growth and fostered a sense of belonging among students with disabilities.
- Coordinate the inclusion of students with special needs into general education.
- Taught core academic content areas as needed.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies and accommodations to meet the unique needs of each student in a self-contained classroom setting
- Collaborated with parents, therapists, and other educators to provide comprehensive support for students with disabilities
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs, including behavioral and sensory challenges.
- Tier 2 and Tier 3 Interventionist as part of Response to Intervention (RTI).
- Support and implementation of assistive technology as needed.
Special Education Resource/Self-Contained Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
08.1996 - 06.2001
- Provided in-class and small group instruction to cross-categorical students across grades K-8.
- Facilitated inclusion of special education students with their general education peers.
- Acted as case coordinator for students and created IEP's, conducted standardized, formal, and informal assessments, developed behavior management plans and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPS), developed and modified curriculum across content areas.
- Regular consultation and collaboration with general education teachers, related services providers, and parents to facilitate learning and behavioral outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL06-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL12-1994
Skills
- Certified SLANT Multisensory Reading Instructor
- Experienced teacher of Wilson Reading, Fundations, Sonday, Reading Mastery, SQ Sentence, SQ Write, Connecting Math Concepts, and Touch Math research based curriculums
- Integration of Assistive Technology
- Formal and Informal Assessment and Data Analysis to Inform Educational Decisions
Certification
Illinois Type 3 and Type 9 Certificates with LBS1, LD, and SED Endorsements State of Illinois
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Ivy Hall Elementary School - Kildeer-Countryside School District 96
08.2022 - Current
Modified Instructional Learning Environment (MILE) Program Assistant
Gray M. Sanborn School - Community Consolidated School District 15
09.2021 - 06.2022
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Lincolnwood School District 74
08.2001 - 11.2010
Special Education Resource/Self-Contained Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
08.1996 - 06.2001
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Northeastern Illinois University
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