1. Daniel Zebig
danzebig@hotmail.com
(239)745-7899
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Supportive – Creative – Accommodating
Accomplished, versatile, and results-driven specialeducation professional with more than
five years of teaching experience and a commitment to student growth, development, and
academic success.
Skilled in addressing student needs, ensuring children will thrive and develop in an adaptable
educational atmosphere.
Developed and implemented individualized education programs; identified and applied goals
tailored to the student’s individual needs and abilities.
Possessing excellent interpersonal and communication skills to develop an excellent rapport
with all stakeholders.
EDUCATIOIN AND CREDENTIALS
Master of Arts in Teaching – Special Education
Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia - 2010
GPA: 3.92
Bachelor of Communication
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois – 2000
Texas Teaching Certification – Special Education - EC-12
Hawaii Teaching Certification – Special Education - K-12
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2015-present English Teacher – EF English First – Boston, MA
Educated a diverse student group from 8 years old to adult.
Combined students’ personal interest with lesson objectives to create student
specific activities.
Created lessons that exposed students’ to western culture.
Developed and improved students’ English speaking abilities.
Prepared adult students for English proficiency assessments.
Continuously documented students’ progress and provided appropriate
feedback on oral and written work.
2. 2011-2014 Special Education Teacher – American International School of Costa Rica
Modeled, trained, and consulted teachers on modifications and
accommodations to instruction and materials ensuring the diverse needs of every
student are successfully realized.
Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning including
individualized instruction, problem solving assignments, and small group work.
Developed and participated in all aspects of the IEP annual review process
for all middle school and high school students.
Member of a multidisciplinary team that was responsible for the school’s
AdvancED/SACS accreditation.
Coached middle school basketball and soccer.
2010-2011 English Teacher - Hansin Elementary School –Seoul, South Korea
Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans as well as theme-based activities.
Effectively maintained interest and provided an interactive atmosphere in a
challenging classroom with foreign students.
Taught various subjects including reading, writing, grammar, phonics, and
speaking. Implemented various strategies to accommodate the diverse learning needs
of students.
Worked closely with teachers and parents to ensure development. Instituted
positive classroom management strategies and disciplinary rules that effectively
handled challenging behavioral issues.
Worked towards improving teaching methodology in a foreign school
system.
2009 Special Education Teacher – Highland School District - Highland, AR
Planned, developed, and delivered lessons to Special Education students in
grades K-12.
Developed and implemented IEP objectives for special education students
according to federal laws and district policies.
Exercised flexibility within the classroom addressing students needs through
special accommodations.
Created long and short term goals for students based upon observing and
assessing their abilities.
Participated in a state audit of the school’s special education program.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
SMART Board
Special Education Automation Software (SEAS)
Proficient at MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Internet Navigation, and e-mail