Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Dan Sparks

Oswego,IL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Special Education professional with over eight years of experience supporting students with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral challenges, and diverse learning needs. Experienced as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), and Direct Support Professional (DSP). Skilled in implementing behavior intervention plans, supporting individualized educational goals, fostering independence, maintaining structured learning environments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

1
Certification
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Guiding Light Academy
Woodridge, IL

Long-Term Substitute Teacher / Substitute
10.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Support high school and transition-age special education students.
  • Implement IEPs and behavior plans.
  • Teach functional academics, life skills, and employability skills.
  • Collect data and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Individual Advocacy Group (IAG)
Oswego, IL

Direct Support Professional (DSP)
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Provide person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Assist with daily living skills, community integration, and documentation.
  • Promote independence and self-advocacy.

Home Autism Support
Naperville, IL

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
01.2020 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Implement ABA programming under BCBA supervision.
  • Collect behavioral data and implement intervention plans.
  • Teach communication, social, and adaptive skills.

Education

Trinity Baptist College
Jacksonville, FL

Bachelor of Arts from Church Ministry
05-1998

University Overview

Skills

  • Special Education
  • ABA
  • Positive Behavior Supports
  • IEP Implementation
  • Autism Support
  • Crisis Prevention
  • Data Collection
  • Community-Based Instruction
  • Team Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Classroom Management

Certification

Safety Care,

CPR and First Aid &

Prior Certification RBT

Timeline

Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Individual Advocacy Group (IAG)
01.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Home Autism Support
01.2020 - 06.2022
Long-Term Substitute Teacher / Substitute
Guiding Light Academy
10.2018 - Current
Trinity Baptist College
Bachelor of Arts from Church Ministry
Dan Sparks