WENDY OVALLE
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended instruction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Thomas Kelly High School
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Implemented appropriate strategies to support students with disabilities in their learning journey.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
Resident Teacher, Special Education
MARIA SAUCEDO SCHOLASTIC ACADEMY, CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Chicago
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Completed a year-long immersive teacher training experience in a special education classroom, supporting grades Kindergarten through 4
- Demonstrated program proficiency in the core residency competencies of classroom management, family and student engagement, social and emotional learning, and cultural competency in alignment with SYSTEM 44 for Effective Teaching
- Lead Parent Teacher Conferences in both English and Spanish
- Implemented and revised Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs and accommodations
- Participated in IEP evaluation, revised, and initial consent meetings
- Progress monitored DL students throughout the school year.
Nanny
SCHISGALL FAMILY
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Planned and implemented lessons for the child daily
- Planned trips to the zoo, museums, library, and park
- Took child to swimming classes
- Taught child to communicate in Spanish.
Nanny
FREDENBURG FAMILY
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Supervised and cared for children of ages three months to 5 years old
- Taught the children to communicate in Spanish
- Read to children, painting, coloring, circle time
- Organizing games and activities
- Meal preparation for the children
- Organized activities for kids, such as games and trips
- Cleaned up and kept the common areas organized.
Lead Teacher for After School Program
RAUNER YMCA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisting students with homework, managing the classroom, and developing curricular materials
- Tracked student progress during the school year and created reports to help parents stay informed about what their children were learning and how they could support them at home
- Monitored the classroom to help minimize distractions and disruptions during instructional times.
Education
Ed.S. Curriculum And Instruction - LBS II
National Louis University
Chicago, IL12-2024
BIL/ESL Endorsement - Bilingual Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06-2024
Master's of the Arts in Teaching -
National Louis University
Chicago, IL08.2023
Bachelor's of the Arts in English (TESL Minor) -
Northeastern University
Chicago, IL08.2015
Skills
- After-school monitor and curricular tutoring experience (2015-2022)
- Dual Language curriculum instruction (2022-2023)
- Instructional Strategies
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Social Skills Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Learning Style Assessments
Certification
- Educators License with Stipulations (ELS-APE), 2024-08-31
- Professional Educators License, Learning Behavioral Specialist, 2023-07-31
- Transitional Bilingual Education License with Stipulation (ELS-TBE), 2028-05-31
Endorsements
- Bilingual/English as Second Language (ESL), 2024-07-31
- Learning Behavior Specialist I, 2024-07-31
Professional Development
- Chronic Conditions Training, Chicago Public Schools, Office of Social Emotional Learning (10/2022)
- ODLSS IEP Training, Chicago Public Schools, Office of Teaching & Learning (12/2022)
- Restorative Practices, Chicago Public Schools, Office of Teaching & Learning (12/2022)
- OLCE PD, Chicago Public Schools, Office of Teaching & Learning (11/2022)
- Culture and Community, Chicago Public Schools, Office of Teaching & Learning (2022)
Community Service
- Lions Club (2005-Present)
- Rauner YMCA (2015-2016)
- After School Club (2022-Present)
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Thomas Kelly High School
08.2023 - Current
Resident Teacher, Special Education
MARIA SAUCEDO SCHOLASTIC ACADEMY, CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2022 - 01.2023
Nanny
SCHISGALL FAMILY
01.2021 - 01.2022
Nanny
FREDENBURG FAMILY
01.2018 - 01.2020
Lead Teacher for After School Program
RAUNER YMCA
01.2016 - 01.2018
Ed.S. Curriculum And Instruction - LBS II
National Louis University
BIL/ESL Endorsement - Bilingual Education
National Louis University
Master's of the Arts in Teaching -
National Louis University
Bachelor's of the Arts in English (TESL Minor) -
Northeastern University
- Educators License with Stipulations (ELS-APE), 2024-08-31
- Professional Educators License, Learning Behavioral Specialist, 2023-07-31
- Transitional Bilingual Education License with Stipulation (ELS-TBE), 2028-05-31
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