Richard Hurley
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
12 Years experience in Niles Township District 219 Special Education programs. Highly skilled in working with students with special needs. Equipped to provide appropriate learning techniques and behavioral redirection for students with learning, intellectual and emotional disabilities. Highly motivated at assessing the skill level of the student to determine their needs, developing appropriate teaching plans, developing individualized education programs, teaching and mentoring students, implementing and updating IEP’s, assessing student’s performance, supervising and mentoring teacher assistants, and helping students to prepare in grade transitions. Enthusiastic, experienced in providing staff support in educational environments. Worked with students individually and in small groups while providing basic reading, writing and math instruction and other education-related activities as assigned.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional & Substitute Teacher
Niles Township District 219
08.2008 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Mather High School
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Roosevelt High School
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Gordon Technical High School
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.1998
Skills
- Test Proctoring
- Smart Board Technology
- Safety Awareness
- Student Records Management
- Instructional Technology
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Google Classroom
- Assessment Administration
- Personalized Support
- Behavior Management
Certification
Cross Functional Collaboration
Crisis Management CPI Certified
Leadership & Mentorship
Lifelong Learner
Timeline
Paraprofessional & Substitute Teacher
Niles Township District 219
08.2008 - Current
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Mather High School
01.2006 - 01.2007
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Roosevelt High School
01.2005 - 01.2006
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Gordon Technical High School
01.2004 - 01.2005
Master of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Grand Valley State University
Cross Functional Collaboration
Crisis Management CPI Certified
Leadership & Mentorship
Lifelong Learner
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