William Kasser
Chicago,IL
Summary
Adaptable professional with 20 years of experience and proven expertise in student assessment, adaptive teaching methods, and special-needs instruction. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill a Special Education Cluster Teaching position at Beard Elementary School.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher / PreK Cluster & Blended, 3-5 Resource
Chicago Public Schools - James Russell Lowell Elementary
10.2013 - Current
- Addressed students' basic needs, assisting with personal care and creating a safe and supportive environment
- Organized indoor/outdoor activities promoting creative play and motor-skill development
- Used nonverbal communication to provide comfort & encouragement to students w/ unique
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators to address and resolve behavioral or academic challenges, ensuring students' progress
Art Teacher (K-8)
Chicago Public Schools - Robert Fulton Elementary
06.2008 - 08.2009
- Delivered art education to students from kindergarten through eighth grade, fostering creativity and artistic skills
Temporary Assigned Teacher / Art Teacher and 1st Grade
Chicago Public Schools - Stephen K. Hayt Elementary
11.2007 - 06.2008
- Filled in as a substitute art teacher and 1st-grade teacher, maintaining classroom management and delivering age-appropriate curriculum
Art Teacher (PreK-8)
Chicago Public Schools - James Hedges Elementary
08.2000 - 06.2005
- Designed and implemented an art curriculum for PreK through 8th-grade students, promoting creativity and artistic development
Education
ECE Special Education Approval in Early Childhood Education
LEWIS UNIVERSITY
Romeoville, IL12.2020
English Learner Endorsement Education
BRANDMAN UNIVERSITY/ASPD GROUP
Chicago, IL12.2016
LBS1 Endorsement Special Education
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL08.2010
Educational Leadership Education
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL05.2005
Art Therapy Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
Chicago, IL05.1998
Elementary Education/Art Education
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL05.1994
Skills
- Spanish language proficiency
- Technology proficient
- Flexible
- Organized
- Adaptive to diverse educational environment
Certification
Illinois Professional Educator License: 75, 03, 09, 10, LBS1, EL, ECE SPED, ART
Timeline
Special Education Teacher / PreK Cluster & Blended, 3-5 Resource
Chicago Public Schools - James Russell Lowell Elementary
10.2013 - Current
Art Teacher (K-8)
Chicago Public Schools - Robert Fulton Elementary
06.2008 - 08.2009
Temporary Assigned Teacher / Art Teacher and 1st Grade
Chicago Public Schools - Stephen K. Hayt Elementary
11.2007 - 06.2008
Art Teacher (PreK-8)
Chicago Public Schools - James Hedges Elementary
08.2000 - 06.2005
ECE Special Education Approval in Early Childhood Education
LEWIS UNIVERSITY
English Learner Endorsement Education
BRANDMAN UNIVERSITY/ASPD GROUP
LBS1 Endorsement Special Education
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
Educational Leadership Education
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Art Therapy Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
Elementary Education/Art Education
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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