April Fullmer
Evart,MI
Summary
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Rochester Community Schools
08.1995 - 06.2025
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Improved student comprehension by implementing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and integrate interdisciplinary lesson plans, broadening student understanding of various subjects.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion by adapting lessons for diverse learners, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for all students.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Oakland University
Rochester, MI05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12-1993
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Student records management
- Empathy and patience
- Student engagement
- Positive role model and mentor
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Curriculum implementation
- Small group instruction
- Learning strategies
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Rochester Community Schools
08.1995 - 06.2025
Master of Science - Special Education
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern Michigan University
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