Kelley M.

Combs
(224) 430-9791 KelleyCombs30@gmail.com 423 S. Lakeshore Dr., Mundelein, IL

Education, Training and Certifications

Licensing
Elementary Education (K-9) Professional Educator License with LBS1 Endorsement
Education
Masters of Arts in Teaching

-Elementary Education, National Louis University, Wheeling, IL, 2010

Special Education -- LBS1, Roosevelt University, Schaumburg, IL, 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Communication

, Minor: Journalism, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL, 2003

High School Diploma, Marian Central Catholic High School, Woodstock, IL, 1999
Trainings and Certifications
ABA Training, NSSED, Completed January 2015
TEACCH Autism Program Training, TEACCH, June 2013
Structured Teaching Training, Maine Township, June 2008
CPI Certified (renewal required January 2017)

Work History
Special Education

Teacher, Antioch School District 34, 2016

Identified and developed behavioral supports to ensure student success in a self contained or
general education environment
Collaborated with general education teachers in the areas of inclusion and behavior management
of all students
Built a safe environment in which expectations were clearly identified in order to provide guidance
for support staff and students
Designed classroom activities and supports that utilized student interests to encourage focused
student engagement.

Special

Education Teacher, Fox Lake School District 114, 2015-2016

Developed an entire educational program for students with Autism that is aligned with CCSS and
CCEE
Work within multiple grade levels to ensure all CCSS are covered and that all IEP goals are aligned
to CCSS
Utilized data collection to create and support FBA/BIP for students
Trained teaching assistants, general education and special education staff in the areas of
differentiation, Autism, structured teaching and supporting special education students in general
education classrooms
Special Education Teacher, NSSD112, 2008-2015
Planned and differentiate lessons for a structured teaching classroom
Designed classroom curriculum for special education and general education students
Developed and implemented CCSS relevant Individual Education Plans for K-5 students
Collected and managed data collection in order to progress monitor and drive instruction
Utilized technology to create hands on experiential lessons for students

Work History (CONTINUED)

Special Education Teacher, Streamwood Behavioral Health, Northwest Academy Therapeutic Day
School, 2008
Instructed students in all core subjects within a self contained ED/BD Classroom
Created positive behavior system to improve student behavior
Supervised student work tasks within various parts of the school building
Followed therapist created personal behavioral systems for 3rd-5th grade students
Incorporated technology and student interests into classroom activities
Project Assistant, Kendle International, 2005-2008

Professional Presentations and Trainings

Technology

and Visual Systems: Tools for Success, 2015 Soaring to New Heights National
IAPD/IPRA Conference, Chicago, IL, January 2015
Supporting Visual Thinkers in a Camp Setting, Annual Staff Training, NEDSRA, Addison, IL,
June 2014
Supporting Individuals with Diverse Needs, Annual Staff Training, NISRA, Crystal Lake, IL, May
2014
Implementing a Structured

Teaching Program in a Public School Setting, IAASE Annual

Conference, Wheaton, IL, September 2010

Technology

Technology: eSTAR, PowerSchool, Boardmaker, Kurzweil 3000, Co-writer, PicWriter, Assistive

Technology Devices, Office, Google, Promethean/Smart boards, Mac,PC

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