Joanne Buell
Beecher,IL
Summary
I have taught special education in different types of schools. Taught in students home school, separate day programs, Tutored students in home, library, and online. I am fluent in Touch Math and Wilson Reading Certified.
During the pandemic shut down, I taught eLearning online which incorporated google apps, education.com apps, several math and reading apps.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Proviso Area For Exceptional Children
Maywood, IL
08.2006 - 06.2022
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- 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.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Esperanza Community Services
Chicago, IL
09.2000 - 06.2006
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Master of Arts - Exceptional Education
Dominican University
River Forest, ILBachelor of Arts - Exceptional Education
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY06.1998
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Material Selection
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Instructional Strategies
- Motivating Students
- Parent Communication
- Learning Style Assessment
- Progress Evaluations
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved behavior management for many students which led to successful return to classroom.
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of special education curriculum.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Proviso Area For Exceptional Children
08.2006 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher
Esperanza Community Services
09.2000 - 06.2006
Master of Arts - Exceptional Education
Dominican University
Bachelor of Arts - Exceptional Education
SUNY Buffalo State
Similar Profiles
Iris D. CabreraIris D. Cabrera
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Proviso Area for Exceptional Children (PAEC)Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Proviso Area for Exceptional Children (PAEC)
Francis ArriolaFrancis Arriola
1-1 Paraprofessional at Proviso Area for Exceptional Children (PAEC)1-1 Paraprofessional at Proviso Area for Exceptional Children (PAEC)
Coleen StewartColeen Stewart
PARAPROFESSIONAL at Phyllis Susser School For Exceptional ChildrenPARAPROFESSIONAL at Phyllis Susser School For Exceptional Children