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Education
Skills
Certification
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Steve Pescetto

Yorkville,IL

Summary

Results-oriented Leader seeking to transition from the field of education to a career path where my 25 years of experience can be leveraged and make an impact.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Instructor

Oswego School District
08.2004 - Current
  • Development of High School Credit Recovery/Alternative placement program to ensure diverse, at-risk students attain the goal of HS graduation
  • Review class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Data entry and analysis of scoring to determine and customize action plans
  • Create a culture focused on teaching whole student and developing individual potential.
  • Training of new instructors on program content and effective deployment
  • Motivate junior teachers to provide exceptional learning environments.
  • Create and develop lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Help students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Develop and implement classroom routines to address varying student needs.

Instructor

Streamwood Behavioral Health Center
08.2001 - 07.2004
  • Alternative school instructor for students with severe behavioral and emotional disabilities.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques for behavioral strategies and modifications based on need.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
  • Record keeping of all scoring and plans by student and overall.

Instructor

Grundy County Special Education Cooperative
08.1998 - 07.2001
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Instructor for students with advanced behavioral and emotional disabilities
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
  • Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Communicated student progress to parents and guardians for collaborative approach to educational goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - LBS1- Special Education

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
05.1998

Skills

    De-escalation modeling

    Non-violent crisis intervention

    Classroom Management

    Autism and developmental disability expertise

    Advanced communication and negotiation skills

    Case Management

Certification

Learning Behavior Specialist 1

Special Education Certification

Professional Educator License

Timeline

Lead Instructor - Oswego School District
08.2004 - Current
Instructor - Streamwood Behavioral Health Center
08.2001 - 07.2004
Instructor - Grundy County Special Education Cooperative
08.1998 - 07.2001
Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, LBS1- Special Education

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