Barbara Zaremski
Williamston
Summary
With a proven track record at Williamston Community Schools, I've excelled in employing differentiated instruction and individualized education plans (IEPs) to enhance the academic and personal growth of neurodiverse students. My expertise in curriculum adjustments and a commitment to ongoing professional development, including specialized training on how to support students with dyslexia from the Michigan Dyslexia Institute, have significantly improved student outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Williamston Community Schools
01.2020 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Improved reading comprehension among students with learning disabilities by designing and delivering targeted literacy activities.
- Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Special Education Teacher
Grand Ledge Public Schools
02.2016 - 01.2020
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Improved reading comprehension among students with learning disabilities by designing and delivering targeted literacy activities.
- Organized and led professional development sessions for colleagues on inclusive education strategies, improving school-wide support for students with disabilities.
- Reduced feelings of isolation among students with special needs by implementing inclusive classroom practices.
- Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
- Utilized data from student assessments to tailor instruction, resulting in more effective learning outcomes.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
- Integrated social skills training into curriculum, facilitating improved peer interactions and social integration.
- Implemented individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring personalized support.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive educational and emotional support for students.
- Boosted student engagement in mathematics by introducing problem-solving activities that connected concepts to real-world situations.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Students Learning Disabilities
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2013
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Curriculum adjustments
- Individualized instruction
- Ongoing Professional Development
- Orton-Gillingham Training
- Classroom management
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Data management
- Inclusion strategies
Accomplishments
OG Beginning Encoding and Decoding traning provided by the Michigan Dylexia Institute through Ingham ISD, 30 hours Fall of 2023
OG Beginning Morphology Course, 20 hours, taken at the Michigan Dyslexia Institute during the summer of 2024.
Completed Classroom Environment and Teaching Assessment (CETA) Tool Modules 1-6 from the START Project from Grand Valley University. This was completed in December 2024, and was comprised of district stake holders to share out the information.
Completed Paraeducator Project: Train the Trainer. This training was put on by MAASE In January of 2025 in Saginaw, MI. Full 7 hour training.
Attended the annual Council for Exceptional Children in Grand Rapids on Thursday, February 27,2025. The keynote speaker on Inclusion was the highlight of the conference.
UPCOMING:
Fundations Level 1 training: further professional development on curriculums that may be a best fit for a group of my learners.
Certification
- Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator (OGCE) - Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.
- Special Education Credential - [State] Department of Education.
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
References
Danielle Kopper (Collegue in K-2 building) - 269-591-0275
Christy Shannon (Collegue in Special Ed Department) 586-405-3699
Nancy Deal (School Board Member for WCS) 517-281-0562
Jen Normam (Collegue in 3-5 building) 231-557-5184
Micole Robinson (Parent of Former Student) 517-803-7529
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Williamston Community Schools
01.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Grand Ledge Public Schools
02.2016 - 01.2020
- Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator (OGCE) - Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.
- Special Education Credential - [State] Department of Education.
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Master of Arts - Teaching Students Learning Disabilities
Michigan State University
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