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Susan Roegge

Jacksonville,IL

Summary

Responsible special education teacher who excels at communicating with students, parents, and co-workers. A leader who works collaboratively with the school team. Efficient in handling of the required special education paperwork. Exceptional knowledge of the Individual Education Plan and procedures. Great leadership and rapport building skills with the special education department.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher/Coordinator

Brown County Middle School
12.2021 - 05.2024
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
  • Worked collaboratively with my two paraprofessionals.

Program Supervisor

Four Rivers Special Education District
08.2017 - 11.2021

Provide support to assigned member districts through:

  • professional development for teachers
  • communication of procedures/new laws
  • facilitation of meetings
  • review and revision of paperwork, consulting with teachers so they have an understanding of the revisions that need to be made and why
  • problem solving with teachers and administration
  • conducting classes in Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • acting as a liaison between the school district and Garrison, the LIFE Program, or any other program that a student may be attending

Special Education Teacher/Department Chair

Jonathan Turner Junior High School
08.1997 - 05.2017
  • Collaborated with assigned general education teachers to adapt and customize lessons and activities to meet the special education students' needs.
  • Analyzed formative assessment data to identify areas that needed to be retaught.
  • Provided input to teachers on development and revision of IEPs prior to the scheduled annual IEP meetings.
  • Communicated with parents on a regular basis.
  • Scheduled all IEP meetings, arranged the subs, created the sub schedules, etc.
  • Collaborated with the school psychologist, social worker, and speech therapist to schedule the Domain and Re-evaluation meetings.
  • Allocated and managed the Special Education Budget.
  • Problem solved as teachers brought issues to the table.

Adjunct Professor

MacMurray College
08.2004 - 05.2009
  • Instructed Characteristics of Learning Disabilities
  • Instructed Teaching Methods of Learning Disabilities

University Supervisor

Illinois State University
01.1996 - 05.1997
  • Supervised special education student teachers and practicum students in public schools
  • Evaluated student teachers
  • Conducted class with the practicum students

Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher

Winchester Elementary School
08.1993 - 05.1995
  • Developed my own lessons for my self-contained classroom
  • Collaborated with the general educaton teacher to have a better understanding of the Illinois State Standards
  • Developed and implemented a Behavior Management System
  • Developed my students' IEPs and facilitated the IEP meetings
  • Communicated and collaborated with the classroom paraprofessional

Education

Master of Science - Education Administration

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
1997

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
1992

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Co-teaching Experience
  • Good organizational skills
  • Calm Demeanor
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Knowledgeable of Special Education laws

Certification

License #1865091

  • Type 75
  • LBS 1
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Social/Emotional Disorders
  • Mental Retardation


Approvals:

  • Early Childhood
  • Supervisor of Special Education (LD, S/ED, MR)

Achievements

  • Illinois Council for Exceptional Children, Clarissa Hug Teacher of the Year, 2006
  • Council for Exceptional Children, Chapter 99, 2006 Teacher of the Year
  • Selected three times for Who's Who Among America's Teachers

Timeline

Special Education Teacher/Coordinator

Brown County Middle School
12.2021 - 05.2024

Program Supervisor

Four Rivers Special Education District
08.2017 - 11.2021

Adjunct Professor

MacMurray College
08.2004 - 05.2009

Special Education Teacher/Department Chair

Jonathan Turner Junior High School
08.1997 - 05.2017

University Supervisor

Illinois State University
01.1996 - 05.1997

Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher

Winchester Elementary School
08.1993 - 05.1995

Master of Science - Education Administration

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Illinois State University

License #1865091

  • Type 75
  • LBS 1
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Social/Emotional Disorders
  • Mental Retardation


Approvals:

  • Early Childhood
  • Supervisor of Special Education (LD, S/ED, MR)
Susan Roegge