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JONATHAN IVES

Chicago

Summary

Dedicated LBS1 and History-endorsed Educator with a Master's degree in Special Education and a deep commitment to student equity. Proven track record in multidisciplinary collaboration, IEP development, and driving measurable student growth.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Englewood STEM High School
Chicago, IL
08.2025 - Current
  • Engineered comprehensive success blueprints by synchronizing with case managers and counselors.
  • Designed data-driven IEP objectives that bridged student potential and rigorous Illinois standards.
  • Served as a primary navigator to dismantle barriers to student equity and access.

Special Education Teacher

Brennemann Elementary
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Orchestrated a data-driven learning environment for a caseload of 14 primary-level scholars, engineering a 51-point average surge in iReady scores.
  • Synchronized with a cross-functional ecosystem to ensure a "whole-child" approach to student well-being.
  • Transformed State of Illinois compliance mandates into achievable, high-impact milestones.

Resident Teacher

Lincoln Park High School
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Integration of 8 diverse learners, ensuring seamless access to critical curriculum through accommodations.
  • Engineered a collaboration by uniting multidisciplinary faculty to synchronize instructional strategies.
  • Managed IEPs, actively implementing individualized plans alignment with State of Illinois rigorous standards.

Education

Masters Degree - Special Education

Relay Graduate School of Education
Chicago, IL
05-2025

Bachelor's Degree - History

University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
05-2007

Skills

  • Adaptive learning techniques
  • Effective classroom management
  • Expertise in creating IEPs
  • Targeted group instruction
  • Relationship building
  • Data management

Certification

Professional Educators License, History Endorsement, LBS1 Endorsement

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Englewood STEM High School
08.2025 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Brennemann Elementary
08.2024 - 05.2025

Resident Teacher

Lincoln Park High School
05.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor's Degree - History

University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Masters Degree - Special Education

Relay Graduate School of Education
JONATHAN IVES