GRACE IACOPPELLI
Summary
To create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that caters to the unique abilities and needs of each child, fostering their social, emotional, and academic growth.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teaching Internship: Special Education 8th Grade/All subjects
Novi Middle School
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Designed and implemented personalized learning plans based on each student's IEP to address their unique needs, ensuring they felt supported and capable.
- Tracked progress through a variety of formative assessments, adjusting teaching methods to build confidence and drive real growth.
- Mentored struggling learners with patience and encouragement, celebrating their progress and fostering a love for learning
- Created an inclusive, welcoming classroom where every student felt valued, using differentiated instruction to reach all learning styles.
- Teamed up with fellow educators to share ideas and refine special education strategies, always striving for the best outcomes for students.
Student Teaching Internship: General Education 4th Grade/All subjects
Northville Christian School
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Crafted lesson plans enhancing student comprehension and engagement through multiple modalities.
- Collaborated with staff and parents to enhance communication through weekly emails and conferences.
- Developed and taught standards-aligned unit plans with pre/post assessments, analyzing data to optimize student learning outcomes.
- Maintained a positive learning environment through effective management techniques, promoting student success and well-being.
- Actively participated in intervention studies, staff meetings, and professional learning days.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI05-2024
Skills
- Pedagogical Training: Lesson Planning, Unit Planning, RTI (Response to Intervention), & Backwards Design
- Special Training: First Aid/CPR, & WIDA
- Technology Skills: Certified in Google, Canva, & Schoology
Certification
- Elementary Education Standard Certification: K-5
- Special Education (SM): K-12
Diversity Experience - Activities
- Class on "The Diverse Learner" as part of Spring Arbor's Teacher Education Program.
- Observation hours in a special education classroom and diverse setting.
- Provided individualized instruction to visually impaired (VI), hearing impaired (HI), and English Language Learners (ELLs).
Professional Development
- February 18th, 2025: Data Meeting Protocols
- January 8th and February 5th, 2025: Special Educator Community of Practice (Oakland Schools)
- October 7th, 2024: Intrinsic Motivation
Additional Experience - Work With Children
- Children Ministry Leader, 2025
- Vacation Bible School Leader, 2018-2024
- Mission trip to Guatemala, 2019
- Mission trip to Haiti, 2017
Timeline
Student Teaching Internship: Special Education 8th Grade/All subjects
Novi Middle School
12.2024 - 03.2025
Student Teaching Internship: General Education 4th Grade/All subjects
Northville Christian School
08.2024 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Spring Arbor University
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