William Van Hook
Omaha,NE
Summary
Compassionate educator specializing in special education with a strong focus on developing IEPs and individualized strategies for diverse learners. Proven effectiveness in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging families to enhance student growth and achievement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
JAG Specialist
United Way of the Midlands
Omaha, NE
08.2025 - Current
- Deliver college and career readiness curriculum and mentoring to high school students
- Guided students through college, financial aid, and career planning processes to enhance postsecondary opportunities
- Develop individualized graduation and postsecondary plans
- Coordinate workshops, college visits, and career exploration events
- Monitored student progress and maintained accurate program data to support academic success and program effectiveness
- Collaborate with school staff, families, and community partners
- Supported at-risk students and tracked outcomes through graduation to ensure successful transitions to further education or careers
Teacher
Omaha public schools
Omaha, NE
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated student placements in mainstream classes to foster inclusive education
- Developed individual educational plans (IEPs) that supported students' educational, physical, and social development
- Implemented tailored strategies for students with diverse disabilities to enhance engagement
- Instructed special needs students in academic subjects using phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and address varying needs
- Employed special educational strategies during instruction to improve sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory
- Met with parents or guardians to discuss students' progress, advise on community resources, and teach skills for managing impairments
Teacher
Sonoran school of science
Phoenix, AZ
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students utilizing varied instructional techniques and technology, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes
- Developed individualized educational plans (IEPs) to address and promote students' unique educational, physical, and social developmental needs
- Collaborated with parents, administrators, and specialists to create tailored IEPs, ensuring support for students' educational, physical, and social development
- Employed special educational strategies during instruction to improve sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
- Taught socially acceptable behavior by employing behavior modification and positive reinforcement, resulting in increased student engagement
- Instructed through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in multiple subjects, including English, mathematics, and social studies
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students, supporting a positive learning environment
- Guided and counseled students with adjustment or academic problems, addressing special academic interests
Special Education Teacher
Gilbert Global Academy
Gilbert, AZ
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Developed individual educational plans (IEPs) to enhance students' educational, physical, or social development
- Implemented tailored strategies addressing diverse disabilities, resulting in increased student engagement and participation in classroom activities
- Instructed special needs students in academic subjects using phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and address varying needs
- Employed special educational strategies during instruction to improve sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory
- Coordinated placements of students with special needs into mainstream classes, enhancing inclusivity and support for diverse learners
- Collaborated with parents or guardians to discuss progress, connect to community resources, and provide strategies for effective management of impairments
- Conferred with staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula
Affective Needs Teacher
East Middle School Aurora Public Schools
Aurora, CO
08.2019 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using diverse instructional techniques and technology to increase accessibility
- Designed individualized educational plans (IEPs) that advanced students' educational, physical, and social development
- Collaborated with parents, administrators, and specialists to create tailored IEPs that enhanced students' educational, physical, and social development
- Employed special educational strategies during instruction to improve sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
- Taught socially acceptable behavior by employing behavior modification and positive reinforcement, resulting in improved student conduct
- Counseled students facing adjustment or academic challenges, fostering alignment with their individual academic interests
- Instructed through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in subjects such as English, mathematics, or social studies to enhance academic achievement
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students, improving classroom management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration General Business
MIDLAND COLLEGE
Fremont, NE08-2002
Skills
- IEP Development
- Special education experience
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Child development
- Teaching
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Teaching adolescents
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Technology
- Tutoring
- Community outreach
- Program Coordination
- Volunteer management
- Call center management
- Workforce planning
- Team building
- Team leadership
- Employee engagement
- Conflict management
- Process improvement
- Communication Platforms
- Strong communication skills (written/verbal)
- Teaching customer service
- Autism Experience
- Childcare experience
- Childcare
- Critical Thinker
- Problem Solver
- Active Listener
- Flexible
- Organizational Skills
- Mentoring
- Adolescent Education
- Behavioral strategies
- Teaching practice
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Employee engagement
- Process improvement
- Team building
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Professional Educator License
- Teaching Certification
Additional Information
Strong communication skills (written/verbal), Customer service in a teaching and business setting, Critical Thinker, Problem Solver, Active Listener, Flexible, Curriculum Development, Special Needs, Classroom experience, Organizational Skills, Coaching, Cross-training (employee development activity), Behavior Intervention Plans, Team motivation (leadership skill), Process improvement, Team leadership
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
JAG Specialist
United Way of the Midlands
08.2025 - Current
Teacher
Omaha public schools
08.2024 - Current
Teacher
Sonoran school of science
08.2022 - 05.2024
Special Education Teacher
Gilbert Global Academy
10.2020 - 01.2023
Affective Needs Teacher
East Middle School Aurora Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration General Business
MIDLAND COLLEGE