Daniel McLaughlin
Schaumburg
Summary
I believe that every student has a right to get the best education they can get. It is our job as educators to provide this by providing a welcoming environment for everyone and making sure everyone is comfortable to share their opinions. The use of various evidence-based practices as well as many other educational tools will help our students grow in and outside of the classroom. We are teachers and mentors with our jobs being to make sure we are using every available resource to give the best possible education to each individual student.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning and Behavior Specialist
Naperville North High School
Naperville, IL
12.2023 - Current
- Case Managed caseload of 12-20 students at a time.
- Created and continued IEPs for students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions based on data-driven insights.
- Facilitated Annual Reviews, Initial Eligibility and Reevaluation meetings.
- Co-Taught English 1.
- Taught and developed curriculum for Instructional English 1.
- Implemented behavior supports for students.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to implement behavior management strategies.
Special Education Student Teacher
Timber Ridge Middle School
Arlington Heights, IL
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective classroom management strategies.
- Assisted in assessing student progress and adapting instructional materials accordingly.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance social skills and peer interactions.
- Reflected with cooperating teacher to differentiate lessons for learners.
- Taught math and science lessons to fit student’s needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois, IL12-2023
Skills
- Behavior intervention
- Verbal and written communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Emotional regulation techniques
- Behavioral support
- Differentiated instruction
- Self-management strategies
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
Certification
Special Education-LBS 1
Coaching
- Coached Football at three different High Schools (Naperville North, Conant, Elk Grove)
- Head Freshman B coach-2025
- Experience as an offensive coordinator and offensive/defensive position coach
- Coach Feeder Basketball 2024-Current (Conant Feeder)
- Coached Ultimate Frisbee 2025-Current (Naperville North)
Timeline
Learning and Behavior Specialist
Naperville North High School
12.2023 - Current
Special Education Student Teacher
Timber Ridge Middle School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Illinois State University