Marissa Caputo
335 83rd St Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Certified and licensed in Illinois and recognized as highly qualified educator. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Park View Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Facilitate small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Apply strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinate special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Student Teaching Experience
Meadowview Elementary School
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Teach students based on the common core curriculum and standards
- Create new materials to supplement student learning and implement them into lessons
- Manage behaviors and learning within the classroom
Field Base Experience
Plainfield Academy
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Teach High School Mathematics in an alternative school to students with Individualized Education Plans
- Collaborated with my cooperating teacher to create daily and long-term plans for Geometry, Algebra 1, and Practical math
- Taught lessons based off of the curriculum and created my own materials to supplement student learning
- Managed behaviors according to behavior intervention plans and the school wide behavior management system
Pace Bus
Paratransit Division
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Created spreadsheets and projects to reflect data
- Attended meetings to share ideas and collaborate with carriers
- Organized rides for people with disabilities
- Responded to concerns and commendations regarding our services
Practicum Experience
Wilson Intermediate School
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Taught 4th-6th grade self-contained life skills
- Taught lessons in all subjects based off of my cooperating teacher’s plans, and lessons created by me using my own resources and materials
- Participated in community-based teaching and activities
- Assisted in daily tasks, giving assessments, and one-to-one instruction
First Grade Tutoring
Metcalf Lab School
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Created one-to-one lesson plans for literacy
- Administered assessments monthly
- Collected data daily from lessons and observations
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Special Education
Illinois State University
05.2020
Skills
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Behavior Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Individualized Instruction
- Sensory Integration
- Collaborative Teaching
- Differentiated Instruction
Leadership Experience
- District Mentor for first and second year teachers
- Special Education District Representative
- Teacher Liaison for Glen Ellyn's Children Resource Center program
Awards
- Dean’s List, Illinois State University, Fall 2018
- District 89 Empowers Award recipient, May 2022
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Park View Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
Student Teaching Experience
Meadowview Elementary School
01.2020 - 05.2020
Field Base Experience
Plainfield Academy
08.2019 - 12.2019
Practicum Experience
Wilson Intermediate School
01.2019 - 05.2019
First Grade Tutoring
Metcalf Lab School
08.2018 - 12.2018
Pace Bus
Paratransit Division
06.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science in Education - Special Education
Illinois State University
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