Kristen Arndt
Burlington
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Grant Community High School
08.2020 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by implementing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and integrate interdisciplinary lesson plans, broadening student understanding of various subjects.
- Supported social-emotional growth by incorporating SEL activities into daily routines, fostering a positive classroom climate conducive to learning.
- Empowered students with self-advocacy skills through targeted lessons on communication, problem-solving, and goal-setting techniques.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher
Gavin School District 37
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Fox Lake School District 114
12.2006 - 07.2016
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12.2006
Skills
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Data Management
- Student Records Management
- Learning Style Assessments
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Communication
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Behavior Modifications
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Instructional Strategies
- Motivating students
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Grant Community High School
08.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Gavin School District 37
08.2016 - 06.2020
Special Education Teacher
Fox Lake School District 114
12.2006 - 07.2016
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Education
Illinois State University
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