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Nichols Middle School

Lasalle Language Academy

Taught resource diverse learning classes and co-taught classes for grades K-8. Developed individualized education plans and created modified curriculums across disciplines for a wide range of student needs. Created co-taught teaching models in grades K-8 with differentiated curriculum Analyzed various types of data including: individual, school-based, and district wide assessments to develop data driven instruction on a classroom and school-wide level Member of the ILT, academic excellence team, MTSS team, and teacher/parent collaborative team. Developed tiered level of supports, school-wide, and provided professional development for staff on Tier 2 and Tier 3 academic interventions.

Beach Park Middle School, Beach Park Il

Taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade language arts special education resource classes. Developed an RtI tier 3 reading program and taught three RtI reading classes. Worked as a case manager for students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Was a member of the tier 2 PBIS committee, which piloted and integrated tier 2 services.

Northbrook, Il

Co-taught two special education resource classes, implementing support, curriculum based measurements, and developing skills addressed in the students various IEP goals and objectives.Taught a pullout 8th grade language arts class by creating modified lessons in conjunction to the 8th grade language arts curriculum and Illinois state standards.Developed IEP goals and objectives for annual review meetings, progress reports, and high school articulation meetings for students with various disabilities.Administered all fall CBM fluency tests for Maple School. Provided support and pull out sessions for students receiving RtI services for fluency, comprehension, and mathematics for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.Collected and analyzed data for fluency, comprehension and mathematics in reference to RtI services.Taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade language resource and focused on organizational and study skills.

Northbrook, Il

Assisted in an 8th grade resource classroom teaching supplemental curriculum to students requiring special education services.Provided extra support to students within an inclusion setting for science and social studies. Developed and created modified assessments for students to use for all general education subjects.Collaborated with a special education teacher in a self-contained classroom for math and language arts and provide assistance in teaching a differentiated instruction.

Developed grade level appropriate material and administered curriculum for Language Arts, Reading and Social Studies.Created teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.Facilitated student learning through large group and individual instruction and implemented the curriculum while developing independent thinking skills and higher order questioning. Developed a guided reading curriculum that aided students in enhancing their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and reading strategy skills.

Provide extra instructional support within the general education classroom in language arts, social studies, science, and math.Taught reading comprehension and grammar for lower level students including ESL learners.Administered and modified tests to students Created and implemented lessons in grammar, science, reading groups, and co-taught a pre-algebra math class

Esl Endorsement

Master'S Degree, Special Education And Teaching

B.A., History

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society National Society for Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) Alpha Lambda Delta.