J A M E S P.

I V O RY
1610 HOGEBOOM AVENUE
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701
715-563-3208, JIVORY01@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Viterbo University
Initial Teacher Licensing Program
Hamline University
Initial Teacher Licensing Program
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Bachelor of Arts Geography
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Geography
Rainy River Community College
Outdoor Leadership

September 2014 June 2016

September 2013 September 2014
January 2007 December 2009
September 2005 December 2005
September 2003 May 2005

LICENSES
Cross Categorical Special Education 6-12

Date TBD

FIELD WORK (STUDENT TEACHING)

Memorial High School (TBA)

Date TBD

Middle School (TBA)

Date TBD

SKILLS

Experience managing and relating to children with developmental disabilities

Passionate about helping children reach their full potential
Exceptional privacy standards
Professional, courteous, and helpful demeanor
Effective problem solver
Strong ability to learn and implement policies and procedures
Enthusiastic and positive attitude
Ability to model and guide activities verbal and nonverbally
Experienced in presenting topics, ideas, processes, and procedures in a clear and comprehensive manner
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to learn from mistakes and adjust accordingly in future scenarios
Strong work ethic

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Eau Claire Area School District
October 2012 Present
Special Education Assistant - Northstar Middle School
This position is in direct support of students with very involved cognitive, behavioral, and physical needs.
Majority of time is spent in a Special Education classroom as well as a general education math class and
conducting behavior interventions with students having behavioral escalations:

Managed eight students on incentive Check

in/Check Out program to build organizational
skills, work completion, and timeliness
Co-Directed play with SPED students; set
building, line practicing, building confidence, and
creating teamwork experiences
Leading weekly current events Geography lesson
emphasizing students relation to space and place
Demonstrated and instructed Cognitively
Disabled students on basic cooking and table
setting skills
Collaboration with teachers and assistants on
effective problem solving techniques and
strategies

Bringing Special Education Students into the

community; exposing them to banking, shopping,
and public library etiquette and procedures
Co-taught period with another SEA and three
Cognitive Disabled students; engaging them in
activities promoting sharing, displaying their
talents, and practicing forms of self-relaxation
Lead Job Skills class building life skills through
teamwork, repetitive tasks, and local community
involvement
Chaperoned field trips to Sea Life Aquarium,
Como Zoo, Guthrie Theater, Crystal Cave, and
Mall of America with group of Cognitively
Disabled students

Chippewa Valley Boys and Girls Club

June 2013 September 2013
Teacher Assistant
This position was as an assistant to certified teachers helping prepare, lead, and reflecting on activities and
field trips during summer sessions
Lead groups of 15-20 children in activities inside
Chaperone field trips to local baseball stadium,
the club or at a local park
public pool, childrens museum, movie theater,
public library, and water park
Help create engaging lesson plans suitable for
nd
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children ranging from 2 to 6 grade
Supervised unstructured choice time with gaming
equipment, computers, and on playgrounds
Supervise children in a lunch room setting for
Provided one on one support for student with
breakfast and lunch
Autism in adjusting to life at the club
Performed routine attendance checks
REFERENCES
NAME

OCCUPATION

CONTACT INFORMATION

Katie Geddes

Special Education Teacher (6-8)

Northstar Middle School

715-852-5139 kgeddes@ecasd.us

Joel Dimock

Special Education Support Teacher

Eau Claire Area School District

715-852-3072 jdimock@ecasd.us

Tim Skutely

Middle School Principle

Northstar Middle School

715-852-5110 tskutley@ecasd.us

Jayne Munkwitz

Office Manager

Eau Claire Animal Hospital

715-835-5011