Liam Ball
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with 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. Seeking occupation in general education setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RSP Teacher
KIPP SoCal
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching strategies and adapting to individual learning needs.
- Improved students'' reading skills through the implementation of targeted literacy interventions and guided reading sessions.
- Preliminary Credentials in Multiple Subjects and RSP Mild to Moderate (cleared by end of 2024 school year).
- Collaborated with fellow educators to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a well-rounded understanding of various subjects.
- Increased parent involvement in their children''s education by establishing effective communication channels and providing resources for at-home support.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure consistent support for each student''s academic success.
- Organized extracurricular activities to enhance students'' social skills, teamwork abilities, and overall school experience; including leading both the boys and girls Cross-Country team.
Learning Pod Instructor
1st Grade Learning Pod
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Privately hired 1st grade Learning Pod Instructor supporting and assisting five students through online curriculum during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Provided exceptional extracurricular activities and supplementary lesson plans extending after the hours of school instruction
- Built trusting relationships with three 1st grade teachers and several parents to ensure success of student outcomes
- I continue to care for and sit all five students.
Preschool Instructional Assistant
Experimental Education Unit at the Haring Center
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Supported and helped lead a classroom of 16 preschoolers; including low income and atypically developing students
- Worked critically to help students with autism find alternative communication skills and measured student progress
- Created lesson materials and visuals to help support student's' individualized needs
- Used measured success of student progress of cognitive, verbal, physical, and social skills to aid decision-making on classroom placement in primary school.
Laborer
Seattle School District
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Learned diverse construction trade skills, including carpentry, painting, and tiling of buildings owned and operated by the Seattle School District
- Managed loading and unloading of routine shipments, maintaining organized and secure materials to minimize damage
- Actively attended training and workshops offered by my employer; gaining critical overall knowledge of appropriate safety measures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Communities, and Organizations
University of Washington
Seattle, WATeaching Credential - Education
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA06.2023
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Curriculum Adaptation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Engagement
- IEP Development
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Head Teacher Support
- Co-teaching and lead teaching
Leadership Experience
- High School Wrestling, Seattle, WA, Captain, 09/2015 - 06/2017, Spent two of four years as the captain of my high school wrestling team., 3-time state participant, 2-time placer, and WIAA State Runner-up., 2016 Cadet Greco-Roman National Runner-up & Washington State Freestyle and Greco-Roman State Champion.
- University of Washington Athletics, Seattle, WA, Division 1 Co-Ed Cheerleader, 05/2017 - 04/2020, National Competitor and Placer in the UCA Cheerleading National Championships, Helped lead, train, and recruit Co-Ed Cheerleaders for the 2018 and 2019 school year., Dedicated athlete devoting hundreds of hours to training, competing, and working with and for diverse communities.
- 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, New York City, NY, Finisher, 11/2021, Dedicated four months of exercise to marathon training in preparation., Raised $2,700 for Team for Kids; an organization of adult runners helping raise money for youth and community programs in New York City's five boroughs.
Certification
Preliminary Multiple Subjects Credential
Preliminary Edcuational Specailist Credetial for Mild to Moderate
Autism Authorization
Affiliations
- 3x Marathon Runner
- Cross-Country Coach
- Piano
Languages
English
Timeline
RSP Teacher
KIPP SoCal
08.2022 - Current
Learning Pod Instructor
1st Grade Learning Pod
09.2020 - 06.2021
Preschool Instructional Assistant
Experimental Education Unit at the Haring Center
01.2019 - 11.2020
Laborer
Seattle School District
06.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Communities, and Organizations
University of Washington
Teaching Credential - Education
Loyola Marymount University
Preliminary Multiple Subjects Credential
Preliminary Edcuational Specailist Credetial for Mild to Moderate
Autism Authorization
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