Special Education Basketball Coach
Resume:
Michael W. Lewis, Jr. **** South Merrill Ave.
Chicago, IL 60619
Michaellewis294@rocketmail.
com
EXPERIENCE
Tanner Elementary School, Chicago, IL — Special Education Classroom Assistant (SECA)
January 2019 - PRESENT
Assists Special Education teachers in reinforcing efforts for dedicated students with various disabilities, behavior disorders, and emotional/mental impairments, in accordance with each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). Also served as Boys Basketball Coach, Girls Volleyball Coach and Communications Dept. Coordinator. SKILLS
• Asst. Youth Director
• Head Basketball Coach
• Track & Field Coach
• Volleyball Coach
• Sports Referee
Chicago Autism Academy, Frankfort, IL — Paraprofessional March 2018 – December 2019
Assisted and instructed students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cognitive Disabilities (CD) and Developmental Disabilities (DD). Also performed student goal tracking within Individual Education Plans (IEP). ACTIVITIES
• Radio Producer/Host
(Sports, Talk, Music)
Camelot Therapeutic Day School, Naperville, IL —
Paraprofessional
July 2016 – February 2018
Assisted and instructed students with extraordinary needs, including Emotional Disabilities (ED), Learning Disabilities (LD), Developmental Disabilities (DD), Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). Devised specific strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on concern and understanding of individual students’ needs, interests and abilities.
Colin Powell Middle School, Matteson, IL —
Paraprofessional
August 2007 – June 2016
Assisted and instructed individuals and groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff. Monitored programs, graded coursework and supervised curriculum-based testing and equivalency assignments as assigned by certified staff.
Colin Powell Middle School / Matteson Park District, Matteson, IL — Head Basketball and Track & Field Coach August 2007 – June 2016
Assisted and instructed students in developing athletic skills. Organized basketball clinics. Periodically served as Sports Referee. Rich Township Youth and Family Services, Richton Park, IL
— Asst. Youth Director
June 1997 – April 2006
Oversaw complex projects and sport activities focused on youth and young adults. Scheduled/coordinated events promoting parental/guardian participation. Implemented training for camp counselors and fundraisers.
EDUCATION
Lewis University, Romeoville, IL — BA, Sports Broadcasting
(Liberal Arts)
May 2010
Reporter/Journalist for student newspaper. Hosted and produced various student radio shows (Sports Talk, R&B, Hip Hop).
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