Based in Illinois, Scott Besander recently served as a tutor for special education students, helping them develop self-monitoring and organizational skills, while stressing the fundamentals of math and reading. Scott Besander earned a Bachelor of Science in Special Education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Carbondale, Illinois. During his four-year tenure at the university from 2004 to 2008, Scott Besander had numerous professional interactions with special needs children. Serving as Room Leader for two years with the Options Program at Brehm Preparatory School in Carbondale, Scott Besander assisted students in their transition from high school to adult life. In particular, Scott Besander focused on helping students to efficiently manage their time, as well as developing reading and math skills. Scott Besander also facilitated communication between students and staff, assisted with students’ cleaning and cooking duties, and provided after school transportation.

Graduating from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Scott Besander moved into a tutoring role at General John A. Logan School in Murphysboro, Illinois. In this role, Scott Besander developed a 12-week reading program for a sixth grade student with special needs for two consecutive years. Scott Besander subsequently served as a Student Teacher with Logan School and Murphysboro Middle School throughout the latter half of 2009.

Scott Besander served in the U.S. Army from 2000 to 2008, ending his service with an honorable discharge. A radio transmitter operator (RTO) during his years in the armed forces, Scott Besander underwent boot camp training at Fort Benning, Georgia, and RTO training at Fort Gordon, Georgia. He later served in White Sands, New Mexico, and at the 202nd Air Defense Artillery Base in Chicago. Scott Besander earned five years of additional management experience with the University Tella Track in Carbondale. From 2004 to 2009, Scott Besander held customer service and bartending duties at the establishment. Active in sports and martial arts, he adheres to a regular fitness and workout regimen.