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Lisa Jilek

Nicholasville,KY

Summary

Dedicated special education teacher passionate about empowering students with diverse learning needs to achieve their full potential. Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing individualized education plans, employing a wide range of instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles. Proven ability to cultivate a positive and inclusive classroom environment, while fostering strong partnerships with parents and collaborating closely with school and district staff to ensure student success. Committed to creating a safe and supportive space that nurtures academic, social, and emotional growth for all students.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

The Providence School
08.2024 - Current
  • Plan, lead, and teach middle school Math lessons for grades 6th, 7th, and 8th at The Providence School, an alternative school for both general and special education students.
  • Co-teach English and Social Studies at The Providence School.
  • Use parallel and collaboration teaching to teach smaller class sizes.
  • Teach students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Assist struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focusing on areas for improvement.
  • Modifying general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

PASS Coach/LBD Instructor

Southern Elementary School
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Started the PASS program at Southern Elementary to support students who are in need of a structured behavioral system of support.
  • Implement evidence-based instructional strategies and interventions for students with diagnosed disabilities to help them achieve social-emotional and academic growth.
  • Monitor and document student progress through data collection, assessments, and regular communication with staff and other stakeholders, to drive continuous improvement and adjustment in instruction.

Special Education Teacher

West Hills Restorative School
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Planned and developed Individual Education Programs (IEP) for our students who attended our school at the elementary level (4th and 5th grade).
  • Taught all subjects such as; Reading, Math, Writing, Social Studies, Science, and Social Skills. Including Physical Education.
  • Differentiated instruction by using direct, explicit curriculum and instruction to support students with a variety of different learning and social disabilities.
  • Provided consistent written and verbal evaluation reports for each student to determine how and what type of instruction will be implemented.
  • Maintained open and collaborative communication with parents (daily reports) of students receiving services, including annual IEP meetings, and parent/teacher conferences.

Special Education Teacher

Crownhill Elementary
09.2015 - 08.2023
  • Worked in a resource/extended resource setting for grades kindergarten through 5th grade.
  • Planned and developed Individual Education Programs (IEP) for our students who qualified for services.
  • Differentiated instruction for K-5 students by using direct, explicit curriculum and instruction to support students with a variety of different learning and social disabilities.
  • Provided consistent written and verbal evaluation reports for each student to determine how and what type of instruction would be implemented.
  • Maintained open and collaborative communication with parents. Including IEP meetings, and depending on the level of need of the student, it may have been a daily report.
  • Developed and implemented interventions and strategies that support each student in all environments (e.g. general ed, home settings) to support generalization.

Social/Emotional Resource Room Teacher

Armin Jahr Elementary/West Hills STEM Academy
09.2023 - 03.2023
  • Half-time social, emotional resource room teacher at both Armin Jahr and West Hills STEM Academy.
  • Provided small-group social skills instruction to students who qualified for individual education programs in social, emotional, and behavioral services.
  • Developed plans for students to increase their ability to be independently successful in both general education and special education settings.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers and other special education teachers on building student success.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.

Customer Service Representative

Horizon Air
06.1997 - 08.2015
  • Duties and responsibilities included accommodating and assisting passengers.
  • Responded to passenger requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Offered advice and assistance to passengers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Maintained passenger satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing passengers' needs and resolving concerns.
  • Actively listened to passengers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to the supervisor.

Education

Master of Education - K-8 Elementary Education, Special Education K-12

University of Washington
Tacoma, Washington
06.2016

Bachelors of Arts - Psychology

University of Washington
Tacoma, Washington
08.2014

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaboration
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Problem-solving
  • Conflict resolution

Certification

  • National Board For Professional Teaching Standards, National Boards, 12/01/22
  • Exceptional Needs Specialist/Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood National Board Certification, 10/01/23
  • K-12 Special Education, University of Washington, 06/01/15
  • K-8 Elementary Education, University of Washington, 06/01/15

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

The Providence School
08.2024 - Current

Social/Emotional Resource Room Teacher

Armin Jahr Elementary/West Hills STEM Academy
09.2023 - 03.2023

PASS Coach/LBD Instructor

Southern Elementary School
08.2023 - 07.2024

Special Education Teacher

West Hills Restorative School
03.2023 - 08.2023

Special Education Teacher

Crownhill Elementary
09.2015 - 08.2023

Customer Service Representative

Horizon Air
06.1997 - 08.2015

Bachelors of Arts - Psychology

University of Washington

Master of Education - K-8 Elementary Education, Special Education K-12

University of Washington

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