Suzanne Engle
Urbana
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in differentiated instruction, small group facilitation, and assistive technology. Committed to developing individualized education plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Rantoul City School Dist 137
08.2019 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Enhanced communication skills in non-verbal students through integration of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
Special Education Teacher
Rock Island-Milan School District 41
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Special Education Teacher
Casa Grande Elementary School District
07.2013 - 05.2017
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, ILBachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MIAssociate of Science -
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MISkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Small group instruction
- Assistive technology
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Rantoul City School Dist 137
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Rock Island-Milan School District 41
08.2017 - 05.2019
Special Education Teacher
Casa Grande Elementary School District
07.2013 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Special Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Grand Valley State University
Associate of Science -
Oakland Community College