Kay Conway
Northbrook,IL
Summary
Retired Special Education Teacher with several years of experience focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to address individual needs. Creates positive learning environment to support student success. Also certified in the areas of Elementary Education, ESL, and Guidance and Counseling.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
West Northfield School District 31
Northbrook, IL
08.1994 - 08.2020
- Designed and delivered evidence based instruction for students with a wide variety of special needs in grades K- 5 and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Special Education Teacher
Wilmette School District 39
Wilmette, IL
08.1989 - 06.1994
- Worked as a resource teacher for students with Learning Disabilities In grades 2-8.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Designed and delivered individualized instruction to students with learning disabilities and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
Special Education Teacher
Barrow County Schools
Winder, GA
08.1982 - 05.1985
- Worked as a self-contained special education teacher in grades 2-5.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Special Education Teacher
Dixon Public Schools
Dixon, IL
08.1978 - 06.1981
- Worked as a self-contained special education teacher for students with Learning Disabilities in grades 3-5 and 9-12.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Guidance And Counseling
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL11-1990
Bachelor of Science - Special Education/ Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin
Whitewater, WI12-1977
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Learning disabilities expertise
- Relationship Building
- Differentiated Instruction
- Motivating students
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Parent Communication
Certification
- PEL - IEIN 266217
- Learning and Behavior Specialist I
- Elementary Education
- ESL
- Guidance and Counseling
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
West Northfield School District 31
08.1994 - 08.2020
Special Education Teacher
Wilmette School District 39
08.1989 - 06.1994
Special Education Teacher
Barrow County Schools
08.1982 - 05.1985
Special Education Teacher
Dixon Public Schools
08.1978 - 06.1981
- PEL - IEIN 266217
- Learning and Behavior Specialist I
- Elementary Education
- ESL
- Guidance and Counseling
Master of Arts - Guidance And Counseling
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education/ Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin
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