Nandi Bukusi
Chicago,IL
Summary
Special education teacher focused on meeting individual student academic and behavioral needs. Designs and implements interactive lessons which support academic and emotional development. Collaborates with colleagues of various disciplines daily to provide high quality instruction for students of various ages.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School, Chicago Public Schools
06.2019 - Current
- Teach multiple subjects to students with learning, emotional, or intellectual disabilities.
- Create and implement Individualized Education Plans with appropriate academic and independent functioning goals for students with disabilities.
- Provide targeted instruction in reading, math, science and social studies for students ranging from kindergarten through 8th grade.
- Collaborate daily with general education teachers to co-plan and ensure students’ access to grade level material.
- Collaborate weekly with administrators, social workers, speech therapists, psychologists, and language specialists to meet student emotional and behavioral needs.
- Design and conduct academic and behavioral assessments to monitor student progress toward benchmarks and goals.
- Facilitate small group instruction in order to support students’ mastery of grade level standards in science, reading, math and social studies.
- Mentor new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Communicate with parents and guardians about student progress, behavior, and achievements.
Teacher Residency Ambassador
Chicago Public Schools CPS
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Mentored and guided potential teacher residency applicants during the application and licensure exam process of the CPS Teacher Residency.
- Counseled potential applicants one-on-one and in small groups regarding how current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history can be transferred to education.
- Tutored and supported applicants with helpful study habits and strategies for Illinois Teaching Licensure exams.
- Maintained records of applicant appointments, concerns, and connected applicants with individuals appropriate for their concerns.
Education
M. A. - Teaching
Relay Graduate School of Education
Chicago, IL06-2021
B. A. - Sociology and Creative Writing
Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2018
Skills
- Differentiating instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Small group and one on one instruction
- Disability assessment testing
- Excellent classroom management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- IEP implementation
- Transition planning
- Behavior intervention plans
- Data collection
Certification
- Learning Behavior Specialist 1
- Teaching English as a Second Language
Volunteer Work
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Americorps Member
Timeline
Teacher Residency Ambassador
Chicago Public Schools CPS
09.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School, Chicago Public Schools
06.2019 - Current
M. A. - Teaching
Relay Graduate School of Education
B. A. - Sociology and Creative Writing
Coe College