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Joel Wright jawrigh2@illinois.edu Education University of Illinois M. Ed.

expected, Special Education Degree expected July 2013 Urbana, IL

Thesis: The impressions of special education teachers regarding the implementation of a response-tointervention program in a middle school Conference Presentation: The paradoxes of overrepresentation of African Americans in special education: A critical race theory approach University of Chicago M.A. received, concentration in Humanities Bard College B.A. received, concentration in Philosophy Work Experience Edison Middle School Jan. May, 2013 Student Teacher Phase IV Champaign, IL th Led instruction in self-contained and co-taught 7 grade math and ELA classrooms Used curriculum-based assessments and measurements to monitor ongoing student progress and inform educational decisions Developed and implemented instructional programs in math and ELA for self-contained and cotaught classrooms Collaborated with general education teachers to develop properly differentiated lessons and instruction Wrote IEP goals and objectives aligned with Common Core State Standards for students following a modified academic curriculum Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with disabilities IEPq Project at University of Illinois Jan. Dec., 2012 Graduate Assistant Champaign, IL Assisted in the development of an online tutorial designed by Dr. James Shriner to assist special education teachers write high quality IEP goals and objectives Researched and compiled online resources for teachers regarding writing high quality IEP goals and objectives Wrote plans for guiding special education teachers in writing IEP goals and objectives aligned with Common Core State Standards July 2008 Chicago, IL May 2006 Annandale-on-Hudson, NY

The Autism Program Sept. Dec., 2011 Office Assistant Urbana, IL Assisted with presentations across region on the effective instruction and inclusion of students with autism spectrum disorders in the classroom Assisted educators with the development and manufacturing of instructional materials and accommodations for students with autism Researched evidence backed practices for educating students with autism spectrum disorders Champaign Public Schools Aug. 2009 - July 2011 Educational Aide Champaign, IL Assisted special and general education teachers in inclusive and self-contained environments Worked with students with intellectual, learning, physical, and emotional disabilities Worked with preschool age students and middle school students Bard College Prison Initiative Sept. - Dec. 2005 Writing Tutor Annandale-on-Hudson, NY Tutored for Multicultural Philosophy class at Eastern Correctional Facility Proofread and edited student papers Used small group workshops to develop students' analytic reading and writing skills Instructed students in reading comprehension and textual analysis Hudson Writing Workshop Sept. - Dec. 2005 Facilitator Hudson, NY Co-taught after-school writing workshop for children ages 5-12 Worked with community leaders to raise workshop attendance Proofread and edited students' works. Published children's poems, short stories, and artwork at conclusion of workshop Skills and Experiences Experienced with principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and their applications in the classroom Experienced with AIMSWeb curriculum-based measurement program in reading, writing, and math Have worked with many curricula in reading and math, including Everyday Mathematics, TransMath, Corrective Reading, and Unique Learning System Led and participated in multiple IEP meetings at the elementary, middle, and high school levels Evaluated the implementation and effectiveness of a Response-to-Intervention model at the middle school level and its impact on students with disabilities Conducted a functional behavior analysis for a student at the high school level Wrote and implemented a behavior intervention plan based on the FBA and included in a students IEP Wrote a transitional plan for a students IEP at the high school level

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