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United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

United States

Gary, Indiana

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Il

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Case Manager & Exceptional Needs Teacher (2006-Present)• Assisted in creating schools first Operation Manual for Special Education Department• Created Schedules and held Annual, Tri-Annual, Manifestation and/or Behavior Intervention Plan Meetings for all students with Exceptional Needs over a 6-year period• Supervised 6 Exceptional Needs Teachers and 3 Paraprofessionals• Managed files for 100+ students each year for the last three years (2009-2012)• Modeled, trained and consulted with teachers on modification and accommodations to instruction and materials ensuring the diverse needs of every student are successfully realized. • Actively supported teaching professionals on effective work strategies with Special Needs Students, maintaining a strong focus on helping the students• Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning including individualized instruction, problem solving assignments, and small-group work. Exercised flexibility within the classroom; addressing students’ needs through special accommodations• Actively involved in students’ behavioral, social, and academic development, aiding students’ in developing emotionally, feeling comfortable in social situations, and awareness of socially acceptable behavior.• Upheld a solid classroom management plan in which students were provided with clear and consistent direction and follow-through; fostered a stress free work-oriented learning environment• Stimulated discussion and focus of student’s attention on lesson content and kept students engaged in classroom activities and encouraged self-expression

Chicago, Illinois

World History Teacher-9th Grade 9(2005-2006) • Taught 5 periods of World History• Created highly engaged student lesson plans for all students• Created lessons plans that ensured that accommodations and /or modifications were carried out based on Individualized Educational Plans• Actively involved in students’ behavioral, social, and academic development, aiding students’ in developing emotionally, feeling comfortable in social situations, and awareness of socially acceptable behavior.• Upheld a solid classroom management plan in which students were provided with clear and consistent direction and follow-through; fostered a stress free work-oriented learning environment.• Stimulated discussion and focus of student’s attention on lesson content and kept students engaged in classroom activities and encouraged self-expression.

Chicago, Illinois

Admission Counselor/Chicago Public Schools Bridge Coordinator (2003-2005)• Coordinate on- and off-campus programs to recruit undergraduate students for the University.• Plan and participate in campus recruitment events such as open house and special visit days.• Represent the University at college recruitment fairs and for visits to local area high schools and community colleges.• Correspond with prospective students and their families in person and via direct mail, email and telephone.• Conduct interviews with prospective students to ascertain whether or not the University is compatible with their needs.• Evaluate applicants to determine their eligibility for admission.• Enter follow-up information of prospective students on the University’s database.• Compile and analyze admission data to uncover trends and address special issues.• 65% of applicants for the fall semester of 2004 completed application. Responsible for visiting 20 high schools and 4community colleges.• Helped organize recruitment day on campus in February of 2004 and 2005. • Serve as the multicultural recruiter and liaison to Chicago Public Schools (CPS).• Schedule and register students for classes each semester for the CPS College Bridge Program, which offers college courses to highly motivated high school juniors and seniors.• 100% of Bridge students are enrolled in college. The average GPA of Bridge students at Saint Xavier has increased to over a 3.0.• Monitor the progress of Bridge students while they attend classes, and provide written documentation of their status to the CPS Bridge Director.

Masters Degree, Educational Leadership And Administration, General, All

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Special Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Elementary Education And Teaching

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