Kerrie Peterson
Polo
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Instructor
Forreston School District
08.2021 - Current
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Paraprofessional
Forreston School District
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Special Education Teacher/Resource Teacher
Polo Community School District
08.2007 - 05.2014
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Special Education Teacher
The M.I.L.L Residential Treatment Facility
03.1994 - 05.1999
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Life Skills Instructional Aide
Ogle County Education Co-Op
08.1992 - 06.1994
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-1992
Skills
- Child development knowledge
- Special needs support
- Differentiated instruction
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Calm and patient
Timeline
Preschool Instructor
Forreston School District
08.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Forreston School District
09.2019 - 03.2020
Special Education Teacher/Resource Teacher
Polo Community School District
08.2007 - 05.2014
Special Education Teacher
The M.I.L.L Residential Treatment Facility
03.1994 - 05.1999
Life Skills Instructional Aide
Ogle County Education Co-Op
08.1992 - 06.1994
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Illinois State University
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