Irene Spiratos
Skokie
Summary
Dedicated elementary education professional with hands-on experience supporting kindergarten and first-grade students with IEPs and disabilities in inclusive classroom settings. Skilled in lesson implementation, differentiated instruction, classroom management, and early literacy and math instruction. Collaborative team member with a strong foundation in IEP implementation, behavior support, and social-emotional learning, seeking a general education teaching position in the elementary grades.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Living Skills (ILS) Associate
Westbrook School Glenview District 34
Glenview, IL
09.2025 - Current
- Supported kindergarten and first-grade students with disabilities in a general education and special education setting
- Assisted with lesson activities while adapting materials to meet diverse learning needs
- Supported students in developing independence, self-regulation, and classroom readiness skills
- Implemented positive behavior interventions and de-escalation strategies
Substitute
Glenview District #34
Glenview, Illinois
08.2025 - Current
- Reinforced literacy, math, and classroom routines through one-on-one and small-group instruction
- Gained firsthand experience supporting students in ILS classrooms and learning daily routines and strategies.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure continuity of instruction during absences.
Server/Cashier
Graziano's Brick Oven Pizza
Niles, Illinois
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Facilitated training for five new employees on restaurant workflow, emphasizing cash register operations and order packing procedures.
- Performed in a fast paced working environment with a large volume of customers.
- Collaborated with servers, busboys, chefs, and managers to provide guests with a positive dining experience.
- Remained aware of customer needs and quickly addressed their requests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2025
Associate of Arts - High Honors
Oakton College
Des Plaines, IL05.2023
Skills
- Computer: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
- Certified in CPR and First Aid
- Differentiated instruction
- Scaffolded learning supports
Certification
Professional Educator License (PEL)
Languages
Greek
Spanish
Timeline
Independent Living Skills (ILS) Associate
Westbrook School Glenview District 34
09.2025 - Current
Substitute
Glenview District #34
08.2025 - Current
Server/Cashier
Graziano's Brick Oven Pizza
08.2021 - 10.2023
Associate of Arts - High Honors
Oakton College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
RELATED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Student Teacher, Leal Elementary, Champaign, Illinois
- Planning and teaching self-made lessons based on a school set curriculum for their 4th grade classrooms and assisting my cooperating teacher 5 days per week.
- Applying differentiated approaches to accommodate diverse learning styles and behavioral needs ensuring a structured and supportive classroom setting.
- Student Observer, South Side Elementary, Champaign, Illinois
- Assisted cooperating teacher in a 2nd grade classroom for 3 half days and one full day per week.
- Utilized proactive strategies to maintain student engagement, minimize disruptions, and promote respectful behavior.
- Student Observer, Robeson Elementary, Champaign, Illinois
- Assisted cooperating teacher in a 4th grade classroom one day a week.
- Demonstrated effective classroom management skills by establishing clear expectations and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Student Observer, Yankee Ridge Elementary, Urbana, Illinois
- Assisted corresponding teacher in a kindergarten classroom for 3 hours every week.
- Coordinated a lesson plan, reviewed class materials, and assisted students during small and large group activities.