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JULIE A. GILLEM

Nelsonville

Summary

Experienced Intervention Specialist and General Education Teacher skilled in addressing the unique needs of students with exceptionalities. Demonstrates positivity and composure in challenging situations. Collaborates effectively with classroom teachers to create accommodations and innovative strategies for successful inclusion in mainstream classrooms.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Intervention Specialist, Fourth Grade Math Teacher

Trimble Local School District-Elementary/Middle

08.2017 - Current

Designed state compliant individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs, participated and implemented skills used from professional development for writing state compliant IEP's with transition plans.
Utilize data-driven assessments to track student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to address areas of weakness or challenge advanced learners.
Promote a growth mindset within the classroom, encouraging students to embrace challenges and view mistakes as opportunities for learning and improvement.
Completed and implement skills learned in professional development for Responsive Classroom, Structured Literacy, Strategies for Supporting Children with ADHD, Understanding Dyslexia, and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in Inclusive Classrooms for Middle School and High- School, selected and participated in Cross Functional Team for Special Education State Audit.
Design and adapt engaging lessons as well as differentiating instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities, resulting in increased class participation and improved understanding of concepts.
Participated in Credit Recovery for the High-School, tutoring, and worked with students on home instruction on SDI through TIES to comply with State IEP's.
Build positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
Currently use skills learned in trainings for Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions, maintain consistent classroom and schoolwide expectations to develop a learning environment that fosters positive behavior and academic success in all students.
Contribute to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement through collaborative planning sessions with colleagues across grade levels and subject areas through Teacher Based Team Meetings, Response to Intervention Process (RTI's), Positive Behavior Support Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Collaborate with State Support READOhio Coach.
PBIS Committee for six years (Committee earned the Bronze Award)
Participated on Trauma Informed Care Committee

Afterschool Enrichment Instructor and Day Camp Counselor

Athens Community Center

05.2014 - 08.2017

Tutoring in common core subjects, developed and instructed enrichment activities.
Maintained and safe and comfortable environment for all participants, while teaching through hands-on learning in various subjects such as team building,science and math activities.
Worked closely with parents in fulfilling participants developmental and educational needs

Substitute Teacher- PreK-12 Th Grade

Alexander, Athens, Trimble, Miller School District

08.2013 - 06.2017

Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.

Science/Math Fellowship Program

NOYCE Scholar/Mentor-SEOCEMS-Ohio University/ACSD

08.2011 - 08.2012

Planned and supervised class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers and other activities.
Created lesson plans, objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines, requirements of state and schools.
Prepared,administered and graded tests and assignments in order to evaluate progress and showed written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Instructed students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, experiential, open discussion, and demonstration.

Biology Teacher Assistant- Graduate Assistant

Ohio University ("Books-2 STEM Project Grant)

08.2010 - 01.2011

Wrote, designed, and implemented curriculum for STEM educational field subjects.
Kept abreast of developments in the fields by reading current literature, collaborating with colleagues and professional conferences
Planned, evaluated and revised curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction, and supervised students laboratory work.
Advised students on academic and vocational curricula and career opportunities as well as grading students class and laboratory work.

Teacher/Counselor

Pressley Ridge (Teen Residential Treatment Center)

10.2007 - 01.2009

Planned activities in order to help build student confidence and promote physical, mental, and social/emotional development, utilized teaching skills to assist teaching staff.
Used verbal de-escalation to assist with coping skills in stressful situations, assisted students with assigned lessons to present and reinforce learning concepts.
Maintained progress notes, treatment plans and meetings.

Environmental Outdoor Educator

Camp OTY'OKWA

02.2003 - 10.2007

Instructed students in skill building on climbing wall, and open communication and team building in grades 4-6.
Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs, fostering an inclusive environment that encouraged participation from learners with diverse backgrounds and abilities. while teaching stream and forest ecology.
Revised curriculum, course content and materials using the outdoors.