Laura Jana
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in supported employment services. Dedicated to driving successful job placements and retention for individuals with disabilities. Skilled in developing personalized employment plans and working closely with community partners to secure meaningful work opportunities. Known for building trust and motivating clients through effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supported Employment Specialist
Cape Fear Life Enhancement Services
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with completing job applications and submitting resumes to improve interview chances.
- Established strong relationships with local employers to match clients with suitable job opportunities.
- Provided ongoing support and guidance for clients during their job search, leading to increased confidence and motivation.
Special Education Teacher
Southern Will County Cooperative
01.2008 - 06.2022
- Develop and implement individual curricula instructions per students' needs and individual educational needs
- Administer and analyze district assessments
- Creative, challenging, yet obtainable goals and objectives delivered in a positive, community centered classroom environment
- Diverse techniques to promote problem solving, team work in an individualized and group work setting
- Exercising flexibility and accommodations while addressing the best interest of the whole child in mind
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
Education
Masters of Education - Special Education
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL01.2006
Bachelors of Science - Business Management
Robert Morris College
Orland Park, IL01.2004
Skills
- Integration
- Team player
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Time Management
- Multi tasker
- Case Management
- Behavioral Therapy
- Job development
- Employer engagement
- Presentation Skills
- Tutoring
- Crisis Intervention
- Business Management
- Community networking
Certification
- LBS Unlimited - Special Education, Illinois, Special Education Unlimited - Grades K - 22 years old
- Undergrad in Business Management, Certified Human Resource
Additionalinformation - Areasofproficiency
- Multi-disciplinary Plans
- Proficient with IEPs
- Team Player
- Positive Student Motivation
- Technology Integration
- Parent/Teacher Communication
- Student Centered Learning
- Thematic Units
- Multi-sensory Lessons
Timeline
Supported Employment Specialist
Cape Fear Life Enhancement Services
03.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Southern Will County Cooperative
01.2008 - 06.2022
Bachelors of Science - Business Management
Robert Morris College
- LBS Unlimited - Special Education, Illinois, Special Education Unlimited - Grades K - 22 years old
- Undergrad in Business Management, Certified Human Resource
Masters of Education - Special Education
Lewis University
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