Joy Anderson
Minooka,IL
Summary
Caring professional versed in working with all learning styles. Collaborative in attending professional development seminars, faculty meetings, and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to individual needs of children, and parents. Manages behavioral, educational, and emotional needs within the classroom and home setting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Plainfield School District 202
08.2021 - Current
- Monitored student progress by collecting data on activities and assessments.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Conducted IEP meetings to discuss goals, accommodations, modifications.
Developmental Therapist
Illinois Department of Human Services; Department of Early Intervention
, IL
08.2017 - 04.2025
- Delivered appropriate therapy based on diagnosis and individual needs.
- Created individualized goals for each client's progress in areas such as communication, motor skills, problem solving, and self-care.
- Maintained progress notes and documentation for patient health records.
- Assessed client needs and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans.
Substitute Teacher
Plainfield School District 202
, IL
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance and behavior.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
Customer Service Representative
Spring Green Lawn Care
, IL
08.2002 - 01.2010
- Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, transactions and comments for future reference.
- Operated telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls to appropriate personnel.
- Utilized strong computer skills such as Microsoft Office for day-to-day operations.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education Birth -3, ESL Endorsed, Special Education Endorsed
Lewis University
Romeoville, Illinois01.2016
Associates Degree -
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IllinoisSkills
- Data collection
- IEP development
- Therapeutic techniques
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Proficient computer skills
- Team collaboration
Additional Credentials
- Certified CPR licensed by the American Red Cross
- Autism Workshop completion
- Star-Net continuing Education seminar completion
- Developmental Therapy credential - Early Intervention
Professional Highlights
- Early Childhood Teacher
- ESL Endorsed
- Developmental Therapist Credentials in Early Intervention
- Experience in self-contained English as a Second Language Kindergarten - Student taught
- Experience in Special Education services in Elementary school grades K-3 - Student
- Experience in 2nd grade - Student taught
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Plainfield School District 202
08.2021 - Current
Developmental Therapist
Illinois Department of Human Services; Department of Early Intervention
08.2017 - 04.2025
Substitute Teacher
Plainfield School District 202
08.2015 - 08.2016
Customer Service Representative
Spring Green Lawn Care
08.2002 - 01.2010
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education Birth -3, ESL Endorsed, Special Education Endorsed
Lewis University
Associates Degree -
Joliet Junior College
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