1. Andrea Teichmiller
1440 Evergreen Road, Homewood, Il 60430
Cell: 708-254-6373 andreateichmiller@hotmail.com
Summary
Motivating and talented educational and behavioral consultant driven to inspire people to pursue knowledge and personal
excellence. Strives to create a challenging and engaging environment in which people become life-long learners and
successful self-advocates. Focuses on developing positive rapport with all through effective communication and positive,
culturally-sensitive and informative training.
Highlights
Motivated self-starter Collaborative team member, leader
In-depth knowledge of autism, learning disabilities, Charismatic public speaker
and behavioral issues Exceptional problem solver
Behavior modification/management Behavioral/cognitive skills developm ent
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) trained Goal setting implementation
Accomplishments
Plan Development:
Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that
provided students and staff with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Material Development:
Created and facilitated various training programs targeting a variety of audiences creating an engaging
educational experience.
Team Building and Leadership:
Created collaborative experiences through team building and experiential learning for staff.
Collaboration with administration and staff on a consistent basis.
Training:
Delivered training modules to inter-departmental teams
Observed and assisted in data collection and formation of classroom and school wide recommendations.
Researched and facilitated various program improvements.
Developed, coordinated and implemented training seminars and manuals on a variety of topics.
Education Strategies:
 Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction designed to promote educational,
physical and social development.
 Assist in development of IEPs, FBAs/BIPs
Education
Master of Arts : Education in Autism, 2008
University of Louisville, KY - Louisville, KY, United States
4.0 GPA
Specialized Coursework
Top 5% of class
Bachelor of Science : Special Education, 1985
Northern Illinois University - DeKalb, Il, United States
3.7 GPA
Emphasis in Learning Disabilities and Educable Mentally Handicapped

2. Experience
Educational/Behavioral Instructional Support Team Consultant
August 1999 to Current
LWASE Cooperative District #843 - Frankfort, IL
Implementresearch-based recommendations in various programs in public school districts
Develop, create, and presentvarious requested staffdevelopmentseminars and trainings
Train staff and administration in disabilityawareness,research based programs,and other topics by request.
Draft, maintain and present training manuals and reports
Train staff members in evaluation,data collection,analysis and reporting strategies.
Educate and train staff regarding treatmentoptions and recommendations.
Attend training seminars regarding bestpractices and research based interventions.
Maintain up-to-date and comprehensive electronic and paper filing systems.
Develop individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational,physical and social development.
Train teaching assistants and related services
Earned positive verbal/written feedback from staff and administration regarding classroom strategies and
recommendations,and the promotion of bestpractices.
Trained at University of North Carolina Medical School in TEACCH Methodologies.
Special Educator, Cross-Categorical
August 1996 to July 1999, August 1992 to July 1993
Crete-Monee CUSD #201U - Crete, IL
 Establishedand communicatedclear objectives for all lessons, units andprojects to both students andparents.
 Conductedsmallgroup andindividual activities withstudents basedondifferentiatedlearningneeds.
 DevelopedIEPs/FBAs/BIPs designedto promote educational, physicalandsocial development.
 Establishedand communicatedclear objectives for all lessons, units andprojects to both students andparents.
 Conductedsmallgroup andindividual activities withstudents basedondifferentiatedlearningneeds.
 Supervisedand trained teaching assistants.
Special Educator, Emotional/Behavioral Disorder
August 1987 to July 1989, July 1991 to July 1992
Illinois State Psychiatric Institute - Chicago, IL
Developed interesting course plans to meetacademic,intellectual and social needs ofstudents.
Performed studentbackground reviews to develop tailored lessons based on studentneeds.
Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration,
participation,studentaccountability,and maintaining order.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Director of Education, Therapeutic Placement
July 1989 to June 1991
Rapha/Youth for Christ - Elk Grove Village, IL
 Conductedsmallgroup and individual activities withstudents basedondifferentiatedlearningneeds.
 Parent and team meetings regarding in-class issues andlearninginterruptions
 Performedstudent backgroundreviews to developtailoredlessons basedonstudent needs.
 Established and enforcedrules for behavior andproceduresfor maintaining order.
 Coordinated after treatment advocacywith staffto ensure successful transitionto home school.
Special Educator, Resource
August 1985 to July 1987
Rochelle CCSD #231 - Rochelle, IL
 Establishedand communicatedclear objectives for all lessons, units andprojects to both students andparents.
 Conductedsmallgroup andindividual activities withstudents basedondifferentiatedlearningneeds.
 DevelopedIEPs/FBAs/BIPs designedto promote educational, physicalandsocial development.
 Establishedand communicatedclear objectives for all lessons, units andprojects to both students andparents.
 Conductedsmallgroup andindividual activities withstudents basedondifferentiatedlearning needs.
Supervisedand trained twoteaching assistants.