Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Bill Baran

Special Education Teacher, LBS1
Crystal Lake

Summary

Organized teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Illinois for students special education K-21 with an endorsement in high school social studies. Communicates effectively with parents to build relationships both in and out of the classroom.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Parkland Preparatory Academy
Bartlett
08.2021 - Current
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies for students in 5th grade to 9th grade.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs (autism, intellectual disability, emotional disability, ADHD).
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.

Special Education Teacher, Residency

Parkland Preparatory Academy
Bartlett
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Dominican University
River Forest, IL
06.2019 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - History

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
08.2012 - 05.2016

Skills

    Differentiated instruction

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Accomplishments

  • Endorsed in high school Social Studies
  • Selected to join cross campus committee for social emotional learning.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Parkland Preparatory Academy
08.2021 - Current

Special Education Teacher, Residency

Parkland Preparatory Academy
06.2019 - 06.2021

Master of Science - Special Education

Dominican University
06.2019 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - History

Eastern Illinois University
08.2012 - 05.2016
Bill BaranSpecial Education Teacher, LBS1