
A Special Education Teacher with 24 years of experience specializing in curriculum development, classroom management, IEPs, and lesson planning. A strong background in building relationships with students to aid academic and personal growth.
A Special Education Teacher with 24 years of experience specializing in [curriculum development, classroom management, IEPs, and lesson planning]. A strong background in building relationships with students to aid academic and personal growth. Professional Experience Special Education Teacher Eastpointe Community Schools, Eastpointe, Michigan | April 2021 - Present Develop lesson plans and deliver instruction in alignment with IEPs for students ranging from K- 12 grades Develop lesson plans and deliver instruction in alignment with IEPs for students ranging from [kindergarten] through [5th grade] Coordinate evaluation schedules with [parents, speech pathologists, classroom teachers, and occupational therapists] Graded assignments, analyzed student academic performance, and recommended changes to lesson plans based on student learning needs Special Education Teacher Detroit Public Schools/Charters, Detroit , Michigan | August 2007 - March 2021 Collaborate with ABA therapy, physical, occupational, and speech therapy personnel Develop lesson plans and deliver instruction in alignment with IEPs for students ranging from [kindergarten] through [12th grade] Coordinate evaluation schedules with [parents, speech pathologists, classroom teachers, and occupational therapists] General Education Teacher Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences, Detroit , Michigan | June 2024 - June 2007 Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to promote student learning and achievement Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroomConducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and provide timely feedback for academic growth Education Cognitive Impairment Specialist in Special Education August 2007 - May 2011 Wayne State