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Ozzie Young

North Chicago

Summary

Dynamic education professional with a proven track record at Waukegan Public Schools, excelling in student counseling and behavior management. Adept at fostering a supportive learning environment and ensuring compliance with educational standards. Committed to maximizing student engagement and success through effective instructional support and proactive communication with families.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Dean's Assistant

North Chicago School Dist 187
North Chicago
11.2022 - Current
  • To promote and facilitate a sustainable, safe, secure and nurturing school learning environment that enables the academic, social and emotional needs of all students. In addition to directing students in designated areas as assigned with primary focus being student, staff and building order and security.

Alternative Placement Officer

Waukegan Public Schools District 60
Waukegan
01.2017 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for the outplacement of students who were not able to successful in a traditional learning environment. In addition, Assist in the instruction of students with disabilities under the direct supervision of a fully certified teacher;
    Instructional assistance, under the direct supervision of a special education teacher shall include duties: serving students with any disability or disabilities in educational setting appropriate to meet the educational requirements set forth by the district, federal and state mandates, and individualized education plans;
    Prepare materials for various levels of instruction in collaboration with the teacher and under direct supervision of the teacher;
    Assist with the provided supplemental and follow up activities to instructional content and materials;
    Participate in parent/guardian, conference meetings when requested to attend during the regular scheduled day;
    Maintain a good rapport with parent/guardian;
    Maximize student interaction by providing opportunities to participate.

Truancy Officer

Waukegan Public Schools District 60
Waukegan
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Ensured students attended school regularly and investigated the reasons for absences.This included monitoring attendance records, investigating absences, and working with students, parents, and school staff to address attendance issues. Also provided support and resources to families and implement truancy prevention programs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dual: Psychology/Philosophy

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
12-1996

Skills

  • Student counseling
  • Behavior management
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Data management
  • Instructional support
  • Record keeping

Timeline

Dean's Assistant

North Chicago School Dist 187
11.2022 - Current

Alternative Placement Officer

Waukegan Public Schools District 60
01.2017 - 08.2022

Truancy Officer

Waukegan Public Schools District 60
01.2016 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Dual: Psychology/Philosophy

Valparaiso University
Ozzie Young