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Sean Hurley

Whitewater

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Demonstrates empathy and accommodation in designing and implementing hands-on lessons that cater to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic and overall achievement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher

Jefferson High School
09.2023 - Current
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.

Caregiver

Productive Living Systems
08.2020 - Current
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
  • Helped generate Individual service plans for adults with disabilities so that they could be cared for and aided in a way that fit them
  • Assisted with dress guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
  • Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations/assessments
  • Applied in-depth understanding of psychological science to evaluate claims

Banquet Captain

The Onion Pub and Brewery
07.2016 - 01.2020
  • Processed customer payments to accurately record transactions
  • Took part in banquet preparation meetings with guests to plan events
  • Arranged food, utensils, and condiments on trays to serve meals with necessary items
  • Set up and break down conference and banquet rooms to meet facility standards and specifications
  • Assessed meal preparation to check creation of special orders and cooking

AVID Tutor

Crystal Lake Central High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Issued reports updating students, parents, and teachers on student progress
  • Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests
  • Conducted private and group instruction to improve academic performance, enhance occupational skills and prepare for standardized tests
  • Worked with up to 6 students at a time in AVID tutorial sessions

Education

High School Diploma -

Crystal Lake Central High School
Crystal Lake, IL

Bachelor of Science - Education, Psychology, Broad Field Social Studies

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
12.2023

Associate of Arts - undefined

McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL
12.2019

Skills

  • Vocational training
  • Transition planning
  • Data-driven decision making
  • IEP and BIP implementation
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Cognitive and behavioral development
  • Parent communication
  • Skills development

Supporting Education Experience

AVID Tutor training, Fall of 2023

Timeline

Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher

Jefferson High School
09.2023 - Current

Caregiver

Productive Living Systems
08.2020 - Current

AVID Tutor

Crystal Lake Central High School
08.2018 - 05.2019

Banquet Captain

The Onion Pub and Brewery
07.2016 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Education, Psychology, Broad Field Social Studies

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Associate of Arts - undefined

McHenry County College

High School Diploma -

Crystal Lake Central High School
Sean Hurley