Kristi Kerrill
Evanston,IL
Summary
Special educator and tutor supporting Pre-K through high school learners with differentiated instruction, lesson planning, and IEP-informed support. Builds individualized learning materials, monitors progress, and adapts teaching strategies to strengthen literacy, math, executive functioning, and self-advocacy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
District 65
Evanston, IL
09.2001 - Current
- Implemented diverse teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, and demonstrations, to enhance student understanding.
- Collaborated with staff to design and schedule engaging lessons that fostered student learning.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Assessed student performance and maintained detailed progress records to track individual growth.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
Private Tutor
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered individualized academic instruction to students from Pre-K through high school, adapting lessons and teaching strategies to enhance learning outcomes.
- Created engaging, individualized lessons and printable materials to strengthen foundational literacy, mathematics, spelling, reading comprehension, writing, and study skills.
- Support early learners in developing letter-sound recognition, early reading skills, foundational math concepts, independence, and engagement in learning activities.
- Guided older students in strategies for spelling, written expression, reading comprehension, executive functioning, organization, time management, and self-advocacy to improve academic performance.
Adjunct Instructor/Student Teacher Supervisor
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
08.2007 - 05.2012
- Implemented diverse teaching methods, enhancing engagement and understanding through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Facilitated weekly discussions with teacher candidates to reflect on placements and share experiences, fostering professional growth. Assessed student teachers' strengths and weaknesses in collaboration with cooperating teachers, guiding targeted development plans.
- Delivered undergraduate and graduate instruction for Northeastern Illinois University courses.
- Developed syllabi aligned with department learning objectives and university standards.
- Planned lectures, assignments, and class discussions for diverse student groups.
Education
MA - Special Education, LBS1
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05-2001
BA - Psychology
SIU
Carbondale, IL01-1996
Skills
- Illinois Teaching Certificate LBS1;
- IEP knowledge
- Differentiated instruction specialist
- Support for ASD
- Lesson planning
- Progress monitoring
- Assessment coordinator
- Behavior management
- Urban public schools background
- Flexible and adaptive
- Critical thinker
Accomplishments
- National Board Certified-Exceptional Needs
- Yoga Certification-YTT-200-Blue Sun Yoga
Timeline
Private Tutor
09.2022 - Current
Adjunct Instructor/Student Teacher Supervisor
Northeastern Illinois University
08.2007 - 05.2012
Special Education Teacher
District 65
09.2001 - Current
MA - Special Education, LBS1
Northeastern Illinois University
BA - Psychology
SIU