Traesha McCool
Cisco,IL
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Special Education Teacher with 3 years of experience teaching special education and 3 1/2 years of experience in the classroom as a substitute teacher. Hardworking and focused on meeting student needs across all areas of academics and emotional development. Organized team player with strong communication and organizational skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Monticello CUSD #25
08.2021 - Current
- Provide individualized support for students with learning disabilities, autism, cognitive disabilities, emotional disabilities and other health impairments enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Foster strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to meet student needs and ensure student progress.
- Evaluate student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Implement behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborate with teachers and related service providers to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Substitute Teacher
Monticello CUSD #25
Monticello, IL
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Taught 3rd grade Special Education caseload during leave of absence, managing all classroom assignments, student needs, intervention and recordkeeping.
- Maintain day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Teach diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2021
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2009
Associate of Science - Science
Parkland Community College
Champaign, IL05.2007
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Records Management
- Social Skills Development
- Parent Communication
- Small Group Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Team Collaboration
- Trained in CPI
- Certified in Orton Gillingham
- Trained in Trauma Informed Education
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Monticello CUSD #25
08.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Monticello CUSD #25
08.2018 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Eastern Kentucky University
Associate of Science - Science
Parkland Community College
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