Shannon Jeglinski
New Lenox,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic and engaging Visual Arts and Special Education teacher. Certified in grades K-12, curriculum development, growth minded collaborator. Experience working with with general education students and those with varying emotional and intellectual capacities. Creates a motivating atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school programs and goals. Demonstrates knowledge and best practices in differentiating instruction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Art Teacher
Lemont High School
08.2019 - Current
- Case manager for students grades 9-12 with various diagnoses
- Organized and delivered Visual Art content lesson plans according to CCSS to students in grades K-12
- Advocate for students with disabilities.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Worked with a team at IEP meetings with students and families
- Implemented accommodations/modifications for students with IEPs
- Collected data and progress monitoring for IEPs and Behavior Management
- Instructed students in a variety of settings
- Managed behaviors for students’ based on their IEPs and BIPs
- Collaborated with teachers, staff, social workers, school psychologists, parents, administrators and consultants
- Maintained daily routines
- Organized and participated in art shows within and out of the district
- Member of state and national associations for art
Art Teacher
Flossmoor Hills Elementary School
09.2003 - 05.2019
- Developed CCSS based art lessons for grades Pre K-5
- Worked with a team to create the district art curriculum
- Appointed the Universal PBIS Coach for Tier I Behavior
- Organized and implemented a gifted art program
- Differentiated art lessons for students with special needs based on accommodations and modification listed in their IEP
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN07.2024
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05.2002
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Instructional Strategies
- Motivating Students
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Social Skills Development
- Behavior Modifications
- Behavioral/Cognitive Skills Development
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Parent Communication
- De-escalation Techniques
- Progress Evaluations
- Data Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Scheduling Proficiency
Certification
- K-12 Art Education (IL)
- K-12 Special Education (IL)
Accomplishments
Awards
Designated School of Distinction by Illinois Art Education Association 2022-23
Teacher of Distinction by The Golden Apple Foundation 2017
PBIS Universal Coach Tier I
2004 Third Place, Student Juried Exhibition, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Art Teacher
Lemont High School
08.2019 - Current
Art Teacher
Flossmoor Hills Elementary School
09.2003 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Special Education
American College of Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
Northern Illinois University
- K-12 Art Education (IL)
- K-12 Special Education (IL)
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