Richard Adamek
Evanston,IL
Summary
Accomplished Learning Behavior Specialist with a proven track record in IEP development and fostering student engagement. Leveraged collaborative teamwork to enhance educational strategies, significantly improving student outcomes. Adept in behavior intervention plans, ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment. Dedicated to helping clients integrate and improve wellbeing and supportive of individual and family needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher - Co Teacher
Manheim District 83
Franklin Park, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
Learning Behavior Specialist
Institute for Health Sciences Career Academy
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans for students grades 9 - 10
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
Learning Behavior Specialist/Case Manager
Robert Crown School
Wauconda, IL
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Created and implemented department support framework to address strategic goals
- Informed parents of evaluation methods used to guide instruction and document progress.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Co-taught students, grade 5: English Language Arts, Mathematics
Self Contained Special Education Teacher
High Road School of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, IL
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies for 12 students, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Special Education Teacher
Lyon Elementary School; Irving Middle School
Waukegan, IL
09.2007 - 06.2017
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities in different classroom settings
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher
Neal Math & Science Academy
North Chicago, IL
09.2007 - 06.2017
- Taught English Language Arts to students grades 6-8
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to administration, parents and guardians
- Evaluated student performances using formative and summative assessments
Resource Teacher / Assessment Coordinator
Jewish Child & Family Services Therapeutic Day
Chicago, IL
09.2007 - 06.2017
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Identified areas of improvement when analyzing assessment results across multiple programs
- Communicated findings from assessments effectively both verbally and in written reports
- Managed and Supervised the administration of State testing for all appropriate grades
- Partnered with (12-15) Special Education Teachers from various academic classrooms to create detailed reports for developing educational objectives
Education
Master of Arts - Social Sciences
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NYCertification - Special Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL06.2007
Certification - Secondary Education Social Sciences Education
National-Louis University
Chicago, IL06.2006
Skills
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Progress Monitoring
- Collaborative Teamwork
- IEP development
- Student Engagement
- Faculty Collaboration
- Co-teaching experience
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- LBS1 - Special Education
- Licensed Secondary Teacher - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Special Education Teacher - Co Teacher
Manheim District 83
09.2024 - Current
Learning Behavior Specialist
Institute for Health Sciences Career Academy
08.2021 - 08.2022
Learning Behavior Specialist/Case Manager
Robert Crown School
08.2019 - 08.2021
Self Contained Special Education Teacher
High Road School of Mount Prospect
08.2018 - 07.2019
Special Education Teacher
Lyon Elementary School; Irving Middle School
09.2007 - 06.2017
Special Education Teacher
Neal Math & Science Academy
09.2007 - 06.2017
Resource Teacher / Assessment Coordinator
Jewish Child & Family Services Therapeutic Day
09.2007 - 06.2017
Certification - Special Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Certification - Secondary Education Social Sciences Education
National-Louis University
Master of Arts - Social Sciences
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
State University of New York At Buffalo