Experience Summary
Ryan Spellman
18446 Lakeview Circle West
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Spellman.r@gmail.com
708-932-3822
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full time special education teaching position
EDUCATION
Saint Xavier University
Masters of Arts in Special Education December 2014
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science in Business Management December 2010
EXPERIENCE
Shepard High School, Palos Heights, IL August 2014-December 2014
Student Teacher
• Plan and implement daily lesson plans.
• Adapt lesson plans to meet the needs of students.
• Make appropriate accommodations and modifications to homework, quizzes and tests.
• Write goals, and update IEP goals for annual meetings.
• Implement IEP goals into daily lesson plans.
• Collaborate with social workers, school psychologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and administrators to ensure all students receive quality instruction.
• Increase students’ interest in literacy and the English language through real world application
• Utilize online grading program for students and parents to monitor progress
• Initiate contact with parents through phone calls home
• Assist department in mapping unit objectives and activities
• Engage in weekly Professional Learning Community meetings Aug. 2014-Present
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Shepard High School, Palos Heights, IL 2013-2014
Teacher Aide
• Assist classroom teacher with the implementation of lesson plans.
• Use of various behavior intervention plans in order to maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Teach basic math using manipulatives to students with communication disorders and intellectual disabilities.
• Assist students with severe multiple disabilities with daily hygiene, changing clothes, and going to the bathroom.
• Use ‘Board Maker’ program to promote literacy and reading.
CHSD 218, Oak Lawn, IL
Substitute Teacher 2011-2013
H.L Richards High School, Oak Lawn, IL
Volunteer Girls’ Swimming Coach 2014