Debra Langkam
Washington,Michigan
Summary
Dynamic and solution-focused professional with extensive experience at L’Anse Creuse Public School, excelling in behavior monitoring and crisis intervention. Proven track record in developing individualized lesson plans and fostering student growth through exceptional rapport-building and client advocacy. Committed to enhancing outcomes for students with diverse needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
L’Anse Creuse Public School
09.1998 - Current
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Special Education Teacher
L’Anse Creuse Public School
09.1998 - Current
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts For Teaching - Education
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MIMaster of Arts - Counseling
Oakland University
Rochester, MIMasters In Teaching -
Marygrove College
Detroit, MISkills
- Solution-focused counseling
- Counseling
- Behavior monitoring
- Exceptional problem solver
- Peer counseling
- Interventions
- Crisis intervention
- Career counseling
- Building rapport
- Intervention planning
- Client advocacy
Timeline
Counselor
L’Anse Creuse Public School
09.1998 - Current
Special Education Teacher
L’Anse Creuse Public School
09.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Arts For Teaching - Education
Central Michigan University
Master of Arts - Counseling
Oakland University
Masters In Teaching -
Marygrove College
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