Amanda Lukavsky
Summary
Experienced with individualized instruction and curriculum modification to meet the needs of my students. Knowledge in promoting a safe and positive learning environment for all. All while allowing students to have fun and show their true personalities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self-Contained Teacher
Walled Lake Central High School
01.2024 - Current
- 9-12 high school Autism Spectrum Disorder classroom
- Create and implement behavior intervention plans
- Worked with general education teachers pushing students into their general education classrooms
- Unified Sports Coach
Self-Contained Teacher
Walnut Creek Middle School
01.2021 - 01.2024
- 6-8 middle school Autism Spectrum Disorder classroom
- Created and implemented behavior plans
- Used Readtopia reading curriculum
- Used Unique Learning Systems
Self-Contained Teacher
Thurston Elementary School
01.2017 - 01.2021
- K-5 Self contained Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher
- In classroom we used Edmark and Project Read programs
- Used touchchat for communication devices
- Implemented behavior programs
- Helped other ASD classrooms missing certified teachers
- Made social stories
Student Teacher
Wines Elementary, Ann Arbor Public Schools
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Special education student teaching
- 3rd-5th Self Contain Cognitive Impairment/ Autism Spectrum Disorder room
- Was able to work with the Edmark reading program with a student in the class
- Designed and created visual schedules for two of the students in the classroom
- Worked with the positive behavioral supports on a daily basis
- Each day the students had to earn a break by doing work and earn a star at the end of the day for the prize box
Student Teacher
Lawton Elementary, Ann Arbor Public Schools
12.2015 - 04.2016
- General education student teaching
- 3rd grade classroom with two students with mild ASD
Education
Master Degree - Special Education Autism Spectrum Disorder
Spring Arbor University
Bachelor of Science degree - Cognitive Impairment
Eastern Michigan University
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Inclusive education
- Behavior modification
- Progress monitoring
- IEP implementation
- Problem-solving skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
Certification
Certified Special Education Teacher, Cognitive Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Timeline
Self-Contained Teacher
Walled Lake Central High School
01.2024 - Current
Self-Contained Teacher
Walnut Creek Middle School
01.2021 - 01.2024
Self-Contained Teacher
Thurston Elementary School
01.2017 - 01.2021
Student Teacher
Wines Elementary, Ann Arbor Public Schools
09.2016 - 12.2016
Student Teacher
Lawton Elementary, Ann Arbor Public Schools
12.2015 - 04.2016
Master Degree - Special Education Autism Spectrum Disorder
Spring Arbor University
Bachelor of Science degree - Cognitive Impairment
Eastern Michigan University
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