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Julie Merdian

Polo,IL

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Currently seeking a respectable position in which my passion for enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities can be utilized to its fullest potential.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

DPS 270
08.2024 - Current
  • Organize and lead team problem solving and IEP meetings
  • Manage paraprofessionals
  • Cultivate connections and strong student/guardian rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform guardians and school administration.
  • Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Assist struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.


Liscened Massage Therapist/Small Business Owner

Self
01.2022 - Current
  • Support and mentor one new massage therapist sharing my space.
  • Provide safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Develop and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
  • Research new techniques to stay up to date with trends and developments in massage therapy industry.
  • Manage scheduling and client records.

Special Education Teacher

Polo, Ashton Franklin Center, Rockford, Sterling
08.2007 - 06.2021
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Education

Licensed Massage Therapist - 650 Hour Program

Institute of Massage Therapy And Wellness
Davenport, IA
09.2021

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
06.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Learning Behavior Specialist 1

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
12.2006

Skills

  • Supervision and Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Understanding of Disability Rights

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

DPS 270
08.2024 - Current

Liscened Massage Therapist/Small Business Owner

Self
01.2022 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Polo, Ashton Franklin Center, Rockford, Sterling
08.2007 - 06.2021

Licensed Massage Therapist - 650 Hour Program

Institute of Massage Therapy And Wellness

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

National Louis University

Bachelor of Arts - Learning Behavior Specialist 1

Northern Illinois University

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