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Seth Klessig

Bloomington,IL

Summary

Veteran teacher with proven success in solving problems and working with people. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with administration, students and parents to further academic and behavioral goals. Ready to leverage that experience to take on new professional challenges.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Highroad Of Bloomington
08.2019 - Current
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated instruction to students with behavioral and intellectual disabilities.
  • Tracked and managed student academic and behavioral data on daily basis
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents, school administration and outside agencies.
  • Coordinated plans and classroom management with paraprofessionals and outside services

Special Education Teacher

Heyworth Cusd4
08.2004 - 06.2019
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Maintained lines of communication with parents, administration, co-workers and outside agencies.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Partnered with central Illinois employers to create job opportunities for students with disabilities.
  • Co-taught with standard education teachers from across academic departments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
06.1995

No Degree - Library Science

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Skills

  • Evidence-Based Assessment
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention / De-escalation
  • Scheduling Proficiency
  • Records Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptive Strategies
  • Learning Style Assessment proficiency
  • Communication
  • Paraprofessional Oversight
  • Planning
  • Annual Evaluations

Accomplishments

    HOI News Teacher of the Week

    Elementary, Junior High and High School Speech Coach

    Created and implemented the Heyworth Elementary School Life Skills Classroom for students with autism

    Member of the Mclean County Transition Planning Committee

Hobbies

Travel, camping, canoeing, avid reader and board game enthusiast.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Highroad Of Bloomington
08.2019 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Heyworth Cusd4
08.2004 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

No Degree - Library Science

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

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