Luke Munoz

Enthusiastic and engaging Special Education Teacher, able to motivate students to perform at their highest potential and collect accurate data that will drive future instruction. 

Special Education Teaching Experience 

Covington Elementary School, 9130 S 52nd Ave, Oak Lawn, IL (8/17/2020-Present)

(K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th grade; 454 students in a suburban setting with 55% low-income families, 59% minority families, and 30% English Learners)

• Created and taught lessons in a resource classroom of up to six students
• Created lessons in math, reading, and writing
• Co-taught science/social studies in an inclusion setting
• Wrote and implemented IEPs directly relating to student areas of need 
• Collected data on student behavior and student academic performance
• Designed and implemented evidence-based interventions for targeted problem behaviors
• Collaborated with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related services staff 

Student Teaching Experience (5 days a week clinical experience):

Plainfield East High School, Plainfield, IL (1/13/20-5/7/20)

(9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade; 2,240 students in a suburban setting with 28% low-income families, 56% minority families, and 7% English Learners)

• Created and taught lessons in a life skills multi-needs classroom
• Created lessons for cooking, vocational skills, and nutrition
• Collected data on student performance and behavior
• Tracked IEP goals/objectives for students, goal progress report
• Collaborated with coordinating teacher, program teachers, paraprofessionals, and related services staff

Education 

Illinois State University, Normal, IL

• Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education, May 2020
• Honors: Summa Cum Laude