Julie Gawron
Hudson
Summary
Results-driven education professional with robust background in managing students' behavioral and learning challenges and enhancing their academic and functional performance. Known for effectively creating tailored learning strategies and fostering collaborative environment. Reliable team player with flexibility to adapt to changing needs, ensuring consistent and positive outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Behavior Specialist
Evans Junior High
01.2019 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Provided in-person, virtual and hybrid instruction based on evolving school service models.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive student support, fostering a cohesive educational environment.
- Provided ongoing progress monitoring and data collection, enabling timely adjustments to intervention strategies as needed.
- Mentored new Learning Behavior Specialists, sharing expertise and providing guidance throughout their onboarding process.
- Modified curricular materials according to individual student needs, making academic content more accessible and engaging.
- Conducted assessments to identify learning challenges and track student progress effectively.
Teacher Therapist
Hammit High School
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Management of classroom budget
- Implementation of student safety plans
- Securing confidential student documents and data
- Biweekly Trauma Informed Care professional development
- Creation and analysis of quarterly student goal/objectives progress
- Daily data collection, input, and analysis of student goals/objectives
- Collaboration with IEP team members to ensure safe and consistent education
Special Education Paraprofessional
Palatine High School
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Collaboration with teachers to develop and review IEP goals/objectives
- Self-contained team member working with students with profound social/emotional disabilities and implementing their IEP/BIP procedures
- 1:1 aide to students with severe and profound cognitive/physical disabilities
- Communication of student behavior to parents through communication log
Education
M. Ed. - Advanced Specializations Special And ESL Education
National Louis University
12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Geography, Minor in Political Science
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12.2012
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Academic intervention
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- IEP development and implementation
- Trauma-informed practices
- Inclusion strategies
- Restorative practices
- Data-driven decision making
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Training - 7 years
Timeline
Learning Behavior Specialist
Evans Junior High
01.2019 - Current
Teacher Therapist
Hammit High School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Special Education Paraprofessional
Palatine High School
01.2012 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Geography, Minor in Political Science
Illinois State University
M. Ed. - Advanced Specializations Special And ESL Education
National Louis University