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Martha Schulte Paltzer

Des Plaines,il

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Chicago Public School District, adept at differentiated instruction and relationship building. Successfully enhanced student engagement and comprehension through tailored IEPs and proactive classroom management strategies, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for diverse learners.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Chicago Public School District
01.2010 - Current
  • Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
  • Supported social-emotional growth by incorporating SEL activities into daily routines, fostering a positive classroom climate conducive to learning.
  • Promoted a culture of inclusion by adapting lessons for diverse learners and Spanish speakers ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for all students.
  • Reduced behavior issues by implementing proactive intervention strategies such as check-in/check-out systems and individualized behavior plans.
  • Contributed to IEP development and implementation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide appropriate accommodations and modifications for special education students.
  • Taught students with cognitive disabilities and emotional disabilities in multiple subjects.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.


Math and Science Instructor

National Louis University
01.2007 - 07.2010
  • Developed and refined curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and objectives for science education.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for science education and incorporate new strategies into teaching methods.
  • Taught upper classmates strategies for teaching math and science.
  • Utilized various instructional techniques such as hands-on experiments, demonstrations, and multimedia presentations to enhance student engagement in scientific concepts.

Special Education Teacher

Evanston High School
08.2006 - 06.2008
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Supported social-emotional growth by incorporating SEL activities into daily routines, fostering a positive classroom climate conducive to learning.
  • Improved student comprehension by implementing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules and consequences.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education And Behavior Disorders

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors of Education And Special Education K-12

Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY
01-1980

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Individual education plans IEPs
  • Relationship building
  • Co-teaching experience
  • Small group instruction

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Chicago Public School District
01.2010 - Current

Math and Science Instructor

National Louis University
01.2007 - 07.2010

Special Education Teacher

Evanston High School
08.2006 - 06.2008

Master of Science - Special Education And Behavior Disorders

University of Louisville

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors of Education And Special Education K-12

Bellarmine University

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