Excel Educational ServicesLearning Specialist
Jan. 1999 - May. 2015Greater Chicago AreaDifferentiated instruction and provided specialized remediation for twice-exceptional K-12 students, and those diagnosed with specific learning or attention difficulties, implementing specialized, multi-sensory techniques, brain-compatible teaching methods, neurocognitive technologies, and instructional technologies. Designed and facilitated workshops and instruction for teaching staff, and parents, and designed and facilitated summer reading camp classes. Implemented individual learning plans for a caseload of thirty-five learning disabled students annually, and mentored students by guiding them towards resources that help them achieve their educational goals. Administered and interpreted diagnostic evaluations as well as formative and summative assessments, and provided Chicago Public Schools special education advocacy services to families of children with disabilities.