Kelly Harr
Villa Park,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher/Long Term Substitute K-8
School District 45
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Instructional Assistant Long Term Substitute
Salt Creek District 48
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
Summer School Teacher's Assistant
School District 45
06.2021 - 06.2021
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Special Education Teacher
AERO Special Education Cooperative
08.1992 - 06.2004
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Special Education Teacher
Southwest Cooperative
01.1991 - 06.1992
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL12.1990
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Ability to Be Flexible
- Communications Strategies
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Parent and Student Communication
Timeline
Instructional Assistant Long Term Substitute
Salt Creek District 48
11.2022 - 01.2023
Substitute Teacher/Long Term Substitute K-8
School District 45
08.2021 - 06.2023
Summer School Teacher's Assistant
School District 45
06.2021 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
AERO Special Education Cooperative
08.1992 - 06.2004
Special Education Teacher
Southwest Cooperative
01.1991 - 06.1992
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Northern Illinois University
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