Vincenzo Esposito
Brookfield,IL
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities. Specializes in reading direct instruction in a small group and through a push in model.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Brook Park Elementary School
Lagrange Park, IL
01.2020 - Current
- Resource teacher that provides direct and individualized instruction to students with IEP's, 504's, and are behind on academic and functional skills.
- Specializes in reading and math small group instruction and push-in.
- Leader of reading-based clubs after school.
Tutor
Westchester Park District
Westchester, IL
01.2013 - 09.2022
- Helped students after school, during after school care with their homework as needed. Parents would instruct me to work with their children in all areas of homework.
Student Teacher
Brook-Park Elementary School
LaGrange Park, IL
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Took over full teaching responsibilities in a k-1 resource room for reading and math and learned about the components of an IEP as well as the duties of a resource teacher.
- Taught reading direct instruction in a small group setting.
- Received professional development opportunities.
Summer Camp Counselor/ Camp Supervisor
Westchester Park District
Westchester, IL
01.2013 - 07.2021
- Started out as a camp counselor for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders over a span of 6 years. Last year, I was promoted to camp supervisor and was in charge of monitoring camp counselors.
Preschool Teacher
Westchester Park District
Westchester, IL
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted in a 3 year old preschool classroom with instruction of letters, colors, and numbers.
Latchkey Program
Westchester Park District
Westchester, IL
01.2013 - 09.2020
- Work with students from kindergarten to fourth grade by providing snacks, fun activities for after school, and assisting during homework time. Helped out in the office as well with the Director of Smart Start Early Childhood.
Day Care Worker
Westchester Park District
Westchester, IL
01.2013 - 08.2020
- Work with 2-4 year old's in the daycare of the Westchester Park District. I help teachers with preschool lessons, bathroom assistance, changing diapers, and nap time.
Preclinical Experience
Little Friends Academy
Naperville, IL
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: School for Autism
- Led lessons, monitored behaviors closely, and worked one-on-one with students that were in 2nd-5th grade.
- School for Autism
Preclinical Experience
Madison Junior High School
Naperville, IL
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted teacher leading small group reading and science lessons in a multi-needs room.
- Worked with students with disabilities including Autism, Downs Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy.
- Used diagnostic strategies to identify and formulate specialized instruction and behavior plans.
- Utilized accessible instructive or assistive technology to enhance the learning of students with disabilities.
Preclinical Experience
Bolingbrook High School
Bolingbrook, IL
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Was involved with the class through observing the high school setting, teaching and leading lessons on my own and with the teacher in charge.
Education
M.D. - Literacy
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN05-2025
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Special Education
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL01.2020
Associate of Arts Degree - Liberal Arts
Triton College
River Grove, IL01.2017
Diploma -
Montini Catholic High School
Lombard, IL01.2014
Skills
- First-Aid
- Individualized instruction
- Behavior management
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Collaboration skills
- Adaptation strategies
- Curriculum adjustments
- CPR
- DCFS Certification
- Food Handling
- Reading Specialist
- LBS1
- Paraprofessional oversight
Certification
- LBS1
- Reading Specialist
References
Kathy Kasprzak
Director of Early Childhood Education
Westchester Park District
10201 Bond St.
Westchester, IL 60154
(708)-5481928
kkasprzak@wpdparks.org
Dean Pappas
Director of Student Services
Brook Park Elementary School
1214 Raymond Ave.
Lagrange Park, IL 60526
(708)-548-7856
dpappas@district95.org
Kelley Herman
Special Education Teacher and Mentor
Brook Park Elementary School
1214 Raymond Ave.
Lagrange Park, IL 60526
(708)-305-4792
kherman@district95.org
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Westchester Park District
09.2020 - 03.2021
Student Teacher
Brook-Park Elementary School
08.2020 - 12.2021
Special Education Teacher
Brook Park Elementary School
01.2020 - Current
Preclinical Experience
Little Friends Academy
01.2019 - 01.2020
Preclinical Experience
Madison Junior High School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Preclinical Experience
Bolingbrook High School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Tutor
Westchester Park District
01.2013 - 09.2022
Summer Camp Counselor/ Camp Supervisor
Westchester Park District
01.2013 - 07.2021
Latchkey Program
Westchester Park District
01.2013 - 09.2020
Day Care Worker
Westchester Park District
01.2013 - 08.2020
M.D. - Literacy
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Special Education
Benedictine University
Associate of Arts Degree - Liberal Arts
Triton College
Diploma -
Montini Catholic High School
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