Jillian Pettenuzzo

Experience

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  School District U-46

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2015

  Special Education Teacher

  • Junior and Senior English teacher in a Self-Contained/Collaboration classroom setting• Study skills teacher and developed curriculum • Participated in program development, group, and taught multiple level English and science classes in Larkin High School Attendance Program (Emotional/Behavioral Disorder students)• Caseload duties: IEP meetings, scheduling, interventions, transition plans, collaboration with other teacher and parents• Participated in PLC (Professional Learning Communities) to improve Junior English curriculum and teaching techniques• Participated in professional development related to English curriculum, writing, reading, ACT• Participated in the TMP (Teaching Mentoring Program) for 2 years• Trained in RENEW 3 open cases• Trained Tier 1 and 3 PBIS• C.R.I.S.S. trained• Infinite Campus Trained• ESPED Trained Show less

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  Larkin High School

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  School Counselor Intern

  • Conducted self-esteem group in Attendance Program (Emotional/Behavioral need students)• Conducted girls empowerment group within Boys and Girls Club of Elgin• Reviewed transcripts to ensure graduation requirements met• Conducted academic scheduling • Counseled individual students with social/emotional needs• Conducted Individual conferences regarding the college admission and selection process• Co-facilitated with ACT Prep and RENEW program• Participate effectively in IEP meetings, using knowledge and skills gained from LBS1 training • Provided accommodations to IEP and 504 students for ACT testing• Proctored ACT tests• Assisted students using Career Cruising• Chaperoned field trips in STEM careers and Elgin Community College Show less

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  St. Francis High School

  Jul 2015 - now

  School Counselor