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Elizabeth Ann Wright
9403 O’Day Drive
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 713-8173
E-mail: elizabethmsedu@gmail.com
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OBJECTIVE: To secure a special education teaching positon
Education Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN
Masters of Science, Special Education - Mild Interventions (July 2014)
Qualifications
 Masters of Special Education – Mild Interventions, State of Indiana Licensure (July 2014)
 Exhibit problem solving, decision making skills
 Ability to access and accommodate student’s needs
 Communication skills, both oral and written
 Strong student advocacy
 Computer skills in MS Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email
 Adhere to high ethical standard and professional integrity
 Polite knowledge of Spanish speaking
Field Experience Observed and taught lessons in the following schools and organizations:
Lincoln Achievement Academy, EBD Student Teaching (September – December 2013)
River Forest High School, Alternative School Field Experience (August – March 2013)
Roosevelt High School, Behavioral Field Experience (March – May 2012)
Work Experience Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School, Griffith, IN
Teacher Title 1 Interventionist (February 2015 – Present)
Using the Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) developed and taught differentiated lessons to
title small group kindergarten through 4th grade students in reading and writing intervention skills. Goal was to
raise literacy skills to grade level via the RTI process. Also taught group targeted students giving extra support
to teachers on goal areas. Detailed documentation on student success, communication with other staff for
students, implementing various reinforcement strategies was central to creating successes within students.

2. ECHO Joint Commission School District, South Holland, IL
Certified Substitute Special Education Teacher (September 2009 – February 2015)
 Followed daily lesson plans, took attendance on computerized system.
 Classroom management with behavior plans, enforcing daily schedule, tending to student need,
and grading work were among the culmination of duties.
 Worked with many abilities and various classroom complexities.
 Experienced with QUMO boards, Elmo, keyboards, amplification systems
Other Experience - Extensive human services employment from sheltered workshop; program instructor
teaching daily living skills, and case management working for people with cognitive disabilities
Honors Gifthas Personal Care Assistants Humanitarian of the Year 1996
References Available Upon Request