Wole Ilesanmi
15 Wheelwright Lane Stafford
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Fairfax County Public Schools, adept at developing IEPs and fostering strong relationships with students and families. Skilled in classroom management and collaboration, I utilize technology to create engaging lessons, ensuring student growth and success in diverse learning environments. I have excellent leadership skills that foster relationship building, positive classroom and workplace environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher, Sandburg Middle School
Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA
08.2020 - Current
- Partner with general education science teachers in team-taught settings.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Teach 7th & 8th grade science subjects to students specific learning disabilities, emotional disability, autism, and intellectual disability
- Cultivate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Work closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Assist students with special needs integrate into general education settings by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Develop individualized education programs (IEPs) to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Mentor new teachers on IEP development and student progress monitoring
- Work with parents from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of students with disabilities
Special Education Teacher
Wingate High School, Bureau of Indian Education
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Provided emotional support to students and Native American families.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Provided professional development training to teachers on laws and regulations governing special education.
Special Education Teacher, South Valley Academy
South Valley Academy (Charter School)
08.2013 - 11.2018
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working with teachers and school leaders
- Identified and solved problems related to student academic progress
- Worked with teachers to develop IEPs
- Instructed students in inclusion and self-contained settings
- Attended various professional developments
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, NigeriaMaster of Arts - Special Education
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJMaster of Education - Education Leadership
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2025
Ph.D. - Special Education
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-2021
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Motivating students
- IEP and BIP development and implementation
- Job readiness training
- Mentoring, supervision, and leadership
- Skilled in using Seastars
- Excel, Powerpoint, and microsoft
- Presentation (conferences & workshops)
- Communication & relationship building
- Collaboration with stakeholders: educators, parents, & administrators
- Versatile in special education law & regulations
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Served as a Principal Designee for IEPs
- Assist special education teachers to ensure that my House members follow the guidelines and deadlines for special education activities such as data collection and progress report completion in seastars
- served as a House Leader for self-contained special education teachers 2024-2025 SY
- Run a club at Sandburg Middle School, Men of Vision & Purpose (MVP) for 2023-2024 & 2024-2025 school years.
- Worked with Science Department chair to improve SOL scores for students with disabilities.
- Teacher of the Month, February, 2024
- Assisted principal in the recruitment process of new teachers for the 2024-2025 & 2025-2026 school years
Certification
Special Education K-12 (Professional Graduate)
Virginia Department of Education
Administration endorsement (in progress)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Yoruba
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, Sandburg Middle School
Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA
08.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Wingate High School, Bureau of Indian Education
11.2018 - 06.2020
Special Education Teacher, South Valley Academy
South Valley Academy (Charter School)
08.2013 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Ibadan
Master of Arts - Special Education
New Jersey City University
Master of Education - Education Leadership
George Mason University
Ph.D. - Special Education
University of New Mexico
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