resourceful teacher

Lori Zimmerman

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City: Carbondale

State: IL

Zip: 62903

Country: USA

Phone: 618-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

I am an energetic, insightful and resourceful teacher dedicated to helping people of all ages identify and enhance their unique potential for academics, life skills and personal achievements. I enjoy combining challenges and fun to create a stimulating learning environment by: .Determining individuals interests, traits and needs. .Applying a variety of methods to fulfill the needs of diverse abilities and circumstances. .Establishing trust by applying discipline with fairness and consistency. .Developing problem solving and critical thinking skills by presenting challenges that boost self-esteem and performance. .Promoting the concept of equality regardless of racial, cultural or economic differences. .Reinforcing positive behavior by encouraging efforts and praising accomplishments.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale, Carbondale IL 1/2001 to 12/2004 (Elementary Education/ Special Education)

High School Dipolma from Shawnee Community College, Carbondale IL 1/2001 to 9/2012

Job History / Details:

Summary

I am an energetic, insightful and resourceful teacher dedicated to helping people of all ages identify and enhance their unique potential for academics, life skills and personal achievements. I enjoy combining challenges and fun to create a stimulating learning environment by:

.Determining individuals interests, traits and needs.

.Applying a variety of methods to fulfill the needs of diverse abilities and circumstances.

.Establishing trust by applying discipline with fairness and consistency.

.Developing problem solving and critical thinking skills by presenting challenges that boost self-esteem and performance.

.Promoting the concept of equality regardless of racial, cultural or economic differences.

.Reinforcing positive behavior by encouraging efforts and praising accomplishments.

Core Qualifications

Managing classroom for diverse populations

Excellent classroom management

Teaching, tutoring and counseling

Strong collaborator

Experience working special needs students

Experience with special-needs students

Motivating students

Interactive teaching/learning

Tailoring curriculum plans

Positive learning environment

DSP (Direct Support Personnel)

CNA certified

Safety and Sanitation Control

CPR/First-aid certified

Behavior modification

Positive reinforcement

Creative learning strategies

Effective time management

Classroom discipline

Age-appropriate lesson planning

Positive atmosphere promotion

Student motivation

Achievements

I have had many achievements in my life but to list a few. I was an all-conference basketball player for Anna-Jonesboro High School, President of Jobs for Illinois Graduates and I was elected Prom Queen my senior year in high school. I received fourth place in the Meet of Champions of Illinois in the discus throw. Since high school I have coached girls basketball and boys baseball, leading the boys to the winning of the Championship.

Professional Experience

October 2005 to February 2012

Illinois Youth Center Murphysboro Murphysboro, IL

Educator

Over the course of my years there I taught Social Studies, Science, Health and Physical Education to incarcerated youth ages 13-20.

Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking.Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.

Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.

Safety and Sanitation Control and Writing the Annual Review of Programs for the State of Illinois.

I led IEP meetings as well as preparing IEPs for incarcerated youth.

December 1997 to March 2005

Independent Living Services Ana, IL

DSP/Activity Director

Duties- included activities of daily living. I taught arts and crafts as well as taught educational classes. I handled outings and was even a big participant in the Special Olympics.

Education and Training

2004 Southern Illinois University of Carbondale Carbondale, IL

Bachelor of Science Elementary Education/ Special Education

I have a Bachelors plus approx 24-30 hours. I have taken all of my Special Education classes.

2000 Shawnee Community College Shawnee, IL

General Studies

Certifications

I am CPR certified along with first aid training. I also have my CNA and DSP (Direct Support Personnel). I've been through Defense training for the Department of Corrections as well as successfully completed the Illinois Preservice Law Enforcement training. Along with coaching baseball and basketball to children with disabilities. Letters of recommendation (attached)

Community Involvement

I attend New Life Church in Ava. I coach boys baseball for Carbondale Junior Sports and girls basketball for Upward. I am very involved in the Carbondale Junior Sports. I also teach Sunday School.

Affiliations

SIU Alumni of 2004

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