Sharon Rosalie
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 28 years of experience in adaptive teaching methods, disability-inclusive instruction, and student assessment. Expertise in creating inclusive learning environments that foster student growth and engagement while promoting the development of social-emotional and executive functioning skills. Committed to supporting students and their families through tailored approaches that address diverse learning needs, alongside a continuous pursuit of personal and professional development. A strong advocate for educational excellence, consistently striving to implement innovative strategies that enhance the learning experience for all.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804
08.2022 - Current
- Develop individualized education plans tailored to student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student support services and educational outcomes.
- Implement diverse instructional strategies to engage students with varying abilities and learning challenges.
- Conduct assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Educate and train staff on best practices for inclusive education and behavioral management techniques.
- Advocate for inclusive education while collaborating with all stake holders.
- Foster strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Evanston/Skokie School District, Therapeutic Day School - Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Responsible for instructional and functional curriculum and behavior management for students who have moderate-to-severe emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Worked collaboratively with parents, students, special education teachers, support personnel, and administrators to facilitate the educational benefit of students.
- Trauma informed instruction.
- Implemented collaborative problem solving and coping skills.
- Modeled resilience under stress, flexibility, and effective resolution strategies.
- Conducted informal and formal assessments of student progress in learning and behavior.
- Ability to effectively address the therapeutic needs of students.
- Engaged in effective problem solving with students in crisis.
- Formulated intervention strategies to address students' lagging skills.
- Prepared and participated in IEP conferences in a professional and sensitive manner.
ESY TEACHER
NSSED - Northern Suburban Special Education District
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Supported and maintained IEP goals.
- Created a safe and structured classroom.
- Implementation of behavior plans.
- Provided one-on-one student support.
- Collected data to support IEP goals.
- Adapted classroom materials and activities.
- Monitored student performance.
- Trained, supervised, and evaluated teacher assistants.
- Daily communication with parents and other support staff.
- Completion of educational summary for students.
- Collaboration with teachers and therapists to assist students in the best possible manner.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHING ASSISTANT/SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
NSSED - Northern Suburban Special Education District
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided assistance to the lead teacher and therapists.
- Provided one-on-one student support.
- Collected data to support IEP goals.
- Adapted classroom materials and activities.
- Monitored student performance.
- Maintained classroom organization, safety, and cleanliness.
- Lead classroom activities.
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Northbrook Park District
01.2006 - 06.2018
- Developed positive relationships with parents and coworkers, which promoted a successful learning environment built on trust and professionalism.
- In all teaching roles, curriculum was planned and implemented that was appropriate for the students' level of development, focusing on experiences that promote language and literacy development, questioning skills, fine and gross motor skills, sensory activities, music and movement, dramatic play and science concept.
- Dependable routines with smooth transition periods were put in place.
- Reasonable limits were set for students that were clear, consistent and non-punitive.
- Students were encouraged to problem solve, explore, grow, develop, question, and expand in a nurturing environment.
ENRICHMENT DESIGNER/TEACHER
Northbrook Park District
01.2006 - 06.2018
- Designed and created curriculum for preschool enrichment classes.
- Developed and instructed age-appropriate lesson plans that encouraged academic, social, physical and emotional growth.
- Initiated The Harry Potter Fan Club for children aged 10 – 14, devised the entire curriculum and taught the class.
- In all teaching roles, curriculum was planned and implemented that was appropriate for the students' level of development, focusing on experiences that promote language and literacy development, questioning skills, fine and gross motor skills, sensory activities, music and movement, dramatic play and science concept.
- Students were encouraged to problem solve, explore, grow, develop, and question in a nurturing environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Primary Education - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
Pretoria, Gauteng01.1993
Skills
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Nonviolent Crisis Prevention & Intervention
- Mental Health First Aid
- Circles From The Start
- Collaboration with all stake holders
- Conflict Resolution
- Classroom Management
- Strong relationship building
- Collaborative teamwork
- Excellent communicator
- Motivated to continually improving
Certification
- PEL 2482880
- Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
- Learning Behavior Specialist I
- Learning Behavior Specialist II
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Elementary Education (Self Contained General Education)
- Early Childhood Education (Self Contained General Education)
- ELL
- Director of Special Education (ongoing)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804
08.2022 - Current
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Evanston/Skokie School District, Therapeutic Day School - Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2022
ESY TEACHER
NSSED - Northern Suburban Special Education District
05.2021 - 07.2021
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHING ASSISTANT/SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
NSSED - Northern Suburban Special Education District
03.2019 - 05.2021
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Northbrook Park District
01.2006 - 06.2018
ENRICHMENT DESIGNER/TEACHER
Northbrook Park District
01.2006 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Primary Education - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
Master of Arts - Special Education
NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY
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