High School Special Education

Michael H. Beck 773-***-****

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www.linked.com/in/michaelhbec k

Special Needs Educator

Enabling individuals to successfully transition from supervised or supported living to independent lifestyles. Create multisensory lesson plans incorporating manipulatives, supportive devices and technology to enhance individual skill development. Establish and nurture mutually beneficial relationships between individuals and communities promoting individualized mentorship for job and life skills. Work Experience:

2007 - 2016 R oger C. Sullivan High School

● Taught in the low incidence cluster program, Inclusion classroom

● Helped to raised funds for a new kitchen and bedroom suite for Low Incidence program

● Developed recycling program for the school to provide students with job skills.

● Member of Post Secondary Results committee.

Multidisciplinary Education Plans Team teaching

Individual Education Plans Technology Integration

Life Skills Programs Multi-sensory lessons

Curriculum Development Promoted Parent Involvement 2006 - 2007 M artin Luter King College Prep

● Substituted for English teacher while finishing masters in special education. 2005 - 2006 M ichele Clark College Prep High School

● Represented the school at a national IB conference. 2000 - 2005 J ones College Prep High School

● Taught World Studies, U.S. History, Economics, Geography, Sociology, and German

● Lead Stock Market Game competition in 2005 and 2009 won Chicago city wide competition in 2005

● Represented History Department for Chicago Reading Initiative

● Developed center for student mentoring and tutoring services

● Lead two student groups on German exchange program to Teaching Endorsements:

Learning Behavior Specialist 1 Secondary Education U.S. History Social Science World History

Education:

Chicago State University, Masters in Special Education 2007 National-Louis University, 2000-2002 Master in Secondary Education Columbia College, 1988-1990, graduated with honors (BA Music Management); Volunteer:

Free Geek Chicago: a not-for-profit community organization that recycles used computers and parts to provide functional computers, education, internet access and job skills training to those who want them.20016 -

Instructor, truck driver,

Experimental Aircraft Association: : A c ommunity of passionate aviation enthusiasts that promotes and supports recreational flying. 1999 -

Local chapter vice president.

Chicago Blue Festival Advisory committee: Worlds largest free blues festival. 1995 - 2001 Committee member.

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