Dawn Monroe
Whitmore Lake,MI
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with over 20 years of experience in developing individualized education plans and adapting instructional strategies while working with a diverse population of students. Proven track record in building and maintaining inclusive settings that promote student learning outcomes and effective communication between parents and educators.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Ann Arbor Public Schools
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2008 - Current
- Pittsfield Elementary School 2009-Present
- Tappan Middle School 2008-2009
- Designed and implemented individualized education plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Facilitated collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to improve student learning outcomes.
- Adapted instructional materials to accommodate various learning styles and disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated an inclusive educational atmosphere through tailored instructional strategies and personalized assistance for a diverse student population in a school wide Title 1 setting.
- Facilitated enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular meetings and consistent case manager throughout elementary school.
Special Education Teacher
Pinckney Community Schools
Pinckney, MI
08.2003 - 08.2008
- Developed and implemented individualized education programs tailored to students' specific learning needs at Pinckney High School.
- Taught special education math, science, social studies, and reading classes.
- Co-taught 10th grade English classes.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Technology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2006
Master of Arts - Special Education
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05.2003
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI05.1997
Skills
- Differentiated instruction using hierarchy of differentiated output
- Classroom management support developed with general education teacher
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Collaborative teamwork
- Experience working with trauma based strategies in education
- Trained in CPI since 2009
- De-escalation techniques
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Ann Arbor Public Schools
08.2008 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Pinckney Community Schools
08.2003 - 08.2008
Master of Science - Educational Technology
Michigan State University
Master of Arts - Special Education
College of Charleston
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Grand Valley State University