William Lehotsky Jr.
Downers Grove,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated special education teacher seeking a teaching position. 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.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Ridgewood High School
Norridge, IL
08.2011 - Current
- Lead professional development sessions to teachers on effective co-teaching strategies.
- Member of numerous committees for school improvement.
- ACT testing coordinator.
- Developed Individual Education Plans
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- 17 years co-teaching experience.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to meet needs of students.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- 2 time Class advisor (Class of 2017 and 2022)
Special Education Teacher
Morton West High School
Berwyn, IL
08.2007 - 07.2011
Special Education Teacher
Bolsa Grande High School
Garden Grove, CA
08.2005 - 07.2007
Special Education Teacher
Heritage Middle School
Berwyn, IL
08.2003 - 07.2005
Education
Master of Arts - • Master’s Degree School Leadership, Type 75
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Special Eduction
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12-2002
Skills
- Test Administration (including ACT)
- Education Progress Analysis
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Management Strategies
- Teacher Development (Co-teacher & mentor)
- Experience in Self-Contained & Co-Taught Classrooms
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Individual Education Plan Expertise
- Lead Professional Development to staff
- Project Based Learning
- Co-teaching strategies
- Emotional support
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Ridgewood High School
08.2011 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Morton West High School
08.2007 - 07.2011
Special Education Teacher
Bolsa Grande High School
08.2005 - 07.2007
Special Education Teacher
Heritage Middle School
08.2003 - 07.2005
Master of Arts - • Master’s Degree School Leadership, Type 75
Concordia University Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Special Eduction
Eastern Illinois University
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