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, IL05-2025
Bachelor's Degree - History
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05-2007
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