Ellen Schumer Email & Phone Number

Donovan, Il

Manage a caseload of approximately 10 students per year.Maintain all educational records for students on my caseload including developing IEPs and ensuring that all records are in compliance with state and federal law.Contact parents on a regular basis regarding student’ s progress.Teach self contained Algebra, Geometry and Pre-Algebra.Co-Teach Resource Management, US History, Government, and Algebra II.Participate on the district’s Rising Star Committee.Develop lesson plans that are engaging, current, and are aligned with common core standards.Use technology in lessons when possible, including the use of a Smart Board.Administer state standardized tests and district benchmark assessments including PARCC and Discovery Education Think Link.

Taught in the self contained program for students with severe emotional or behavioral issues Co-Taught Algebra II Trig Taught Self Contained Language Arts Class to tenth graders.Taught two sections of Study Skills to 9-12 graders.Co-Taught 9 and 10 grade Language Arts in the regular ed. classroom where 40% of the students had an IEP.Case managed 20 students with varying disabilities.Taught Special Education Algebra to 9-12 graders.Co-Taught Algebra and Geometry with the Regular Ed. Teacher where 40% of the students had an IEP.Maintained contact with guidance deans, parents and teachers for students on my caseload.Participated in the mentoring program for at-risk students.Took on the role of assistant coach to the dance/drill team for the 2006-07 school year.

Taught Learning Disabilities Resource Program grades 9 – 12.Case managed student’s I.E.P.s and monitored goals and objectives.Communicated with regular ed. teachers, principals, guidance deans and parents regarding any concerns or issues with students educationally, as well as emotionally.Informed regular ed. teachers of any modifications that needed to be made for students in the regular ed. classroom.Created and kept monthly progress reports for all students on my caseload to monitor their progress in their classes.Participated in an REI program where I traveled around to regular ed. classes and gave students with learning disabilities support in the regular education classroom.(3 years)Team taught with the regular ed. teachers and supported all students in the classroom.Proctored alternate ACT Testing for students with learning disabilities. (3 years)Participated in the Student Assistant Program by leading a support group for students with drug and alcohol as well as other emotional issues. (6 years)Attended a multitude of professional development trainings including CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training as well as Student Assistance Program trainings for students with drug/alcohol related problems and students whose parents had drug and alcohol related problems.

for gifted children at an overnight camp. Four two-week sessions. Taught gymnastics and dance in each session.Extra Curricular Activities:Assistant dance/drill team coach Spring 2006 spring 2008.Initiated a book club for Lanphier faculty and staff- 2004 Formed the Lanphier Faculty Morale Committee- 2004 Worked with the Lanphier HS Homecoming Court each year organize the game, parade and dance.

Masters Of Science, Human Development Counseling; School Guidance

Bs, Special Education And Teaching