Experience

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47

• United States
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Cross-Categorical Program Teacher

  • Aug 2011 - Present

  -Developer/Teacher of district program for students with significant learning disabilities, other healthimpairments, emotional disabilities, cognitive delays, and executive functioning needs-Planning and instruction for all academic content areas (emphasis on literacy and math)-Creating and implementing assessments to evaluate progress and determine learning goals-Ongoing data collection for progress monitoring and reporting-Use of various modalities. technology, and applications to promote engaging activities and maximizestudent learning potential-Designing and implementing individual and classroom management systems-Participant on professional learning teams at a building and district level-Consistent communication with administrators, colleagues, and parents-Facilitate professional meetings-Recognition by superiors for excellence in planning and preparation, professional responsibilities,classroom environment, and instruction Show less

• Professional Development Instructor

  • Aug 2009 - Aug 2011

  -Designed and taught a class for district staff members on principles and strategies for classroombehavior management-Created engaging activities to practice methods presented-Provided consultation for other educators in the development/application of behavior systems

• Oasis Program Teacher

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2011

  -Teacher of a program for students with a primary eligibility of Emotional Disability-Responsibilities include: planning and instruction of all academics, conducting functional behaviorassessments and creating behavior intervention plans, team collaboration, training and supervision



Illinois State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Assistant Professor

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2008

  -Supervision of college students completing pre-student teaching and student teaching in the areas of Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Visual Impairments -Mentored students on best practice, effective teaching, data collection, differentiated instruction, etc. as they prepared for their professional careers as special educators -Guided and evaluated college students as they evidenced the Illinois State Teaching Standards and incorporated theory to practice -Collaborated with university administrators and colleagues, attended professional meetings, and met campus deadlines Show less



Southern Living at Home

• Birmingham, Alabama, United States

• Independent Sales Consultant

  • Jun 2003 - Jan 2005

  Selling home living and decor products. Provided in home sales presentations. Recruited and mentored other sales consultants. Consulted clients on home decorating. Selling home living and decor products. Provided in home sales presentations. Recruited and mentored other sales consultants. Consulted clients on home decorating.



Schaumburg School District 54

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Learning and Behavior Specialist

  • Aug 1991 - Aug 2001

  -Teacher of Primary DIagnostic, Multiple Needs, and Learning Disability Programs -Teacher of a self-contained special education classroom for students with severe learning difficulties, communication needs, emotional problems, and behavior disorders -Major emphasis on teaching reading, writing, and math concepts using a variety of approaches based on students' individual needs -Facilitated support, strategies, and team planning meetings for children included in general education classrooms Show less



Pampered Chef

• United States
• Food and Beverage Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Independent Sales Consultant

  • Mar 1997 - Feb 1998

  Selling kitchenware products. Performed product demonstrations and events. Communicated information to customers about product quality, value and style. Selling kitchenware products. Performed product demonstrations and events. Communicated information to customers about product quality, value and style.