Joanna Wei
Lisle
Summary
Resilient teacher familiar with challenges associated with behaviors in diverse settings. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with team dynamics to develop productive and supportive relationships. Organized and proactive with strong leadership skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Specialist
CCSD 62
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Lead district wide trainings for teachers and their multidisciplinary team to manage challenging classroom behaviors; Intervene with Tier 3 crisis utilizing DBT and CPI de-escalation training; Create student specific intervention plans; Coach instructors on CHAMPS model and best practice to implement in classrooms
Special Education Teacher
Giant Steps Therapeutic Day School
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Collaborate, co-treat and consult daily with multidisciplinary team; Cultivate strong student rapport; Train paraprofessionals and new team members; Devised and implement organization wide training protocol; Modify general education curriculum; Create and manage IEPs; Aggregate data collection; Develop livestream schedules; Administer formal and informal assessments
Head JV Cheerleading Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach
Lisle High School
07.2017 - 02.2022
- Research tumbling, stunting, and strength training; Mentor freshmen to senior age students
Education
Master of Arts in Special Education -
Aurora University
Aurora, ILBachelor of Liberal Arts And Science -
Bradley University
Peoria, ILSkills
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
Related Experience
Abercrombie and Fitch, Oakbrook, IL, Sales associate “Model”, 06/01/10, 08/31/10, Greeted and interacted with all guests, Performed product presentation tasks
Projects
Lisle High School, Lisle, IL, Head JV Cheerleading Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach, 07/01/17, 02/28/22, Research tumbling, stunting, and strength training to execute during practices, Mentor freshmen to senior age students and facilitate social and emotional needs
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
CCSD 62
08.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Giant Steps Therapeutic Day School
08.2018 - 07.2022
Head JV Cheerleading Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach
Lisle High School
07.2017 - 02.2022
Master of Arts in Special Education -
Aurora University
Bachelor of Liberal Arts And Science -
Bradley University
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