Craig Gleason
Lapeer,MI
Summary
Passionate Teacher with more than twenty years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, problem-solving, social, and learning skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Avondale School District
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Taught up to ten ASD students from grades K-4 mostly in a self-contained classroom setting
Special Education Teacher
Holly Area Schools
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Special Education Teacher
Avondale School District
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Had a caseload of 12 students, mostly ASD students (K-5), and I taught 8 students in a basic ASD classroom while also supporting 4 students out in their general education classrooms.
Special Education Teacher
Capac Community Schools
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught five ASD students in a self-contained classroom at various grade levels (two kindergarten students, two third grade students, and one fifth grade student).
Special Education Teacher
Holly Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Severely Multiply Impaired (SXI) Classroom Teacher
Lapeer County Intermediate School District
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a variety of students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and developed appropriate educational strategies for students to meet their goals and objectives.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Collected, analyzed, and tracked data on student progress to update and enhance students' learning plans
Instructional Aide
Lapeer County Intermediate School District
12.2015 - 08.2020
- Used strength-based strategies to help teach and reinforce social skills
- Helped special education students develop and implement a daily, visual schedule to make the school day more predictable and organized
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction
Youth Specialist
Whaley Children's Center
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children and adolescents
Teacher
St. Paul Lutheran School
08.2015 - 11.2015
- I worked as a part-time language arts and math teacher for third grade students.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
Teacher
Dryden Community Schools
08.2000 - 06.2015
- Fourteen years of teaching experience at Dryden Elementary School (Fourth and Fifth Grades)
- One year of teaching experience at Dryden Junior/Senior High School (Social Studies and Mathematics)
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI04.2000
Master of Arts - Master of Arts in Teaching
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI02.2003
Skills
- Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate
- Elementary Education K-5, all subjects
- Mathematics (EX), K-8
- Social Science (CX), 6-8
- Temporary Special Education (ASD) Endorsement while taking classes at Grand Valley State University
- Certificate expires 6-30-2024
Additional Information
I also have five years of basketball coaching experience. This includes coaching boys basketball at Dryden Junior/Senior High School, coaching girls basketball at Zemmer Junior High School, and ninth-grade girls basketball at Lapeer West High School. I also assisted at the St. Paul Lutheran Basketball Camp in Lapeer, Michigan from 1992-1999.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Avondale School District
11.2023 - 01.2024
Special Education Teacher
Holly Area Schools
08.2023 - 11.2023
Special Education Teacher
Avondale School District
09.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Capac Community Schools
08.2022 - 09.2022
Special Education Teacher
Holly Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Severely Multiply Impaired (SXI) Classroom Teacher
Lapeer County Intermediate School District
08.2020 - 08.2021
Instructional Aide
Lapeer County Intermediate School District
12.2015 - 08.2020
Teacher
St. Paul Lutheran School
08.2015 - 11.2015
Youth Specialist
Whaley Children's Center
07.2015 - 04.2016
Teacher
Dryden Community Schools
08.2000 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Michigan-Flint
Master of Arts - Master of Arts in Teaching
Marygrove College
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