Judy Queen
Cedar Lake,IN
Summary
Organized Special Education Teacher focused on providing classroom and emotional structure for children with special needs required to flourish in an academic setting. Exceptional skills in coordinating with classroom teachers and families with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Northwest Indiana Special Education Cooperative
Crown Point, IN
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted struggling students in increasing progress levels by 30% through individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques and management plans to improve student social and academic performance.
- Assisted students with special needs in integrating into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Coordinated special education students' and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement and record student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plan with colleagues and parents.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Joliet Public School District #86
Joliet, IL
08.2008 - 06.2021
- Delivered compelling and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Coordinated special education students' and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Accelerated student performance to achieve 80% growth or higher on unit assessments and goal mastery.
- Presented professional development on data collection, goal monitoring, and student support for teachers and support staff
- Administered STAR, IAR, and A.I.M.S.W.E.B. assessments and facilitated follow-up reviews with learning team members.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address student challenges.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN12.2024
Master of Arts - Special Education
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond12.2002
Skills
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Educational Settings
- Classroom Practices
- IEP Support
- Student Rapport-Building
- Smart Goals
Leadership Opportunities
2022-2023
Grow Our Own District Leadership Program Participant
Special Education Task Force Committee, Elementary Special Education Representative
Hiring Committee Interviewer for Special Education Director, Special Education Representative
CIC Building Leadership Representative, Special Education
Teacher Mentor, 1st & 2nd-year teachers
Supervising Teacher, Purdue University Northwest Teaching Candidate, Fall 2022
District Science Adoption PLC, Special Education Representative
Lead Presenter, "Teaching With the End in Mind," PTO Parent Presentation on Executive Functioning
2021-2022
CIC Building Leadership Representative, Special Education
Supervising Teacher, Purdue University Northwest Teaching Candidate, Spring 2022
District Math and Reading Adoption PLC, Special Education Representative
Lead Presenter, "What in the World is Executive Functioning?", District-wide Virtual In-service, Fall 2022
Previous Districts
Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee, District Level, 3 years
Return to Learn Technology Committee, Summer 2020
Triennial District Handbook Review Committee, 2 cycles
Data Advisory Committee, 3 years
Safe and Civil Committee/MTSS, 6 years
PBIS Universal Committee Chairperson
Master Scheduling Committee, Special Education Representative
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Northwest Indiana Special Education Cooperative
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Joliet Public School District #86
08.2008 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Education Administration
American College of Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Purdue University Calumet
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University Calumet