Teacher
Gordon Bush Alternative Center
East Saint Louis, Illinois
- 08.2024
- Taught Civics and World History, wrote lesson plans for a diverse student population.
Ricky Boyd
East St. Louis,Illinois
Summary
As an educator, guided students to think critically and reason through engagement with primary and secondary sources. Challenging students to formulate opinions about historical events in the past, making connections that will become relevant to their own lives in the future in order to engage in a digital and AI globalized world. Dedicated teacher with strengths in lesson planning, classroom assessment, and behavior management. Committed to creating welcoming environments and engaging families to enhance student learning.
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Belleville SD 118
Special Education Teacher
Cahokia SD 187
- Designed course materials in alignment with the students' IEP goals and objectives.
Paraprofessional
Illinois Center for Autism
Fairview Heights, Illinois
- Taught students with autism math, English, science, social science, and independent living.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
01.2025
Bachelor of Science -
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
05.2019
Professional Educator's License -
Southern Illinois University
05.2021
Associate of Arts -
Southwestern Illinois College
05.2019
LBS1 - Special Education
American College of Education
05.2025
Skills
- Lesson planning and curriculum development
- Social sciences expertise
- Proactive and empathetic communication
- Active listening
- Welcoming environment creation
- Family engagement strategies
- Life skills teaching
- Task analysis and modeling
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Differentiated instruction methods
- Critical and historical analysis
- Visual thinking strategies
- Technology integration skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Classroom assessment techniques
- Constructive feedback provision
- Behavior management strategies
- Conflict resolution skills
References
- Mrs. Lena Dye, Assistant Principal, Gordon Bush Alternative Center, (618) 646-3930 ext. 7502, Lena.Dye@estl.189.com
- Mrs. Clare Hoernis, ELA Teacher, Gordon Bush Alternative Center, (618) 646-3930 ext. 7569, Clair.Hoernis@estl.189.com
- Mr. Mark Jones, Math Teacher, Gordon Bush Alternative Center, (618) 646-3930 ext. 7556, Mark.Jones@estl189.com
- Mr. Larry Sorrell, Learning and Behavioral Specialist, (618) 646-3930 ext. 7580, Larry.sorrell@estl189.com
- Dr. Nathaniel Williams, Supervisor, Southern Illinois University- Edwardsville, Founders Hall, Rm 1133, Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026, (618) 650-3426, nwillai@siue.edu
- Dr. Jason Stacy, Area Supervisor, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, P.O. Box 1454, Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026-1454, (847) 867-6861, jstacy@siue.edu
Other Experience Honors
- Illinois State Board of Education Principal Scholarship Program, 2024
- Phi Alpha Theta, 02/17
- National Society of Leadership and Success, 2017
- Non-Traditional Student's Association of SIU-Edwardsville, 06/16
- Golden Key Honors Society, 10/15
Student Teaching And Field Experience
- Field Placement 1, 01/20-03/21, Collinsville High School, 2201 S. Morrison Ave., Collinsville, Illinois, 62234, Mrs. Amy Flowers, aflowers@cusd.kahoks.org
- Field Placement 2, 10/19-12/19, Belleville West High School, 4063 Frank Scott Parkway, Belleville, Illinois, 62226, Mr. Jeremy Stopka, Jstopka@bths201.org
- Field Placement 3, 08/19-10/19, West Jr. High School, 840 Royal Heights Rd., Belleville, Illinois, 62226-5798, Mrs. Tara Karfs, tkarfs@belleville118.org
- Field Placement 4, 08/17, Lincoln Middle School, Mr. Alfred Turner, 12 South 10th Street, East St. Louis, Illinois, 62201
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Gordon Bush Alternative Center
- 08.2024
Special Education Teacher
Belleville SD 118
Special Education Teacher
Cahokia SD 187
Paraprofessional
Illinois Center for Autism
Master of Science - Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science -
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Professional Educator's License -
Southern Illinois University
Associate of Arts -
Southwestern Illinois College
LBS1 - Special Education
American College of Education