Jennifer Ruth Michiels
Niles,MI
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher, with a ASD Masters, with strong leadership, relationship-building skills, and behavior management skills. Excellent communication with parents, students and staff. Effective manager of diverse populations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Eau Claire Area School District
Eau Claire, MI
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
ASD Teacher
Lansing Public Schools
Lansing, MI
10.2015 - Current
- Teach socially acceptable behaviors, employing techniques such as replacement behaviors, and positive behavior supports.
- Confer daily with parents, other teachers, ancillary staff and para-pros to resolve students behavioral and academic problems.
- Communicate daily with parents about their child's progress, daily behaviors, academics and social communication.
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- Develop and implement effective behavior management plans.
- Plans effective lessons based on student's academic needs and data that is collected
Special Education Resource Room Teacher
Battle Creek Public Schools
Battle Creek, MI
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Developed and taught lessons and activities based on student's IEP goals and objectives.
- Designed and implemented special needs inclusion programs.
- Conducted training for colleagues on working effectively with special needs population.
- Upheld old classroom management plan in which students were provided with clear and consistent directions: following through fostering work-oriented and stress free learning environment.
Special Education Resource Room Teacher
Maple Valley Schools
Vermontville, MI
08.2000 - 06.2012
- Developed and implemented IEP programs for special education students.
- Coordinated services with parents, teachers, para-pros and various other ancillary staff.
- Modeled, trained and consulted with teachers on accommodations to instruction and classroom materials.
- Implemented diverse techniques to promote active learning which included individual instruction, problem solving groups and small group instruction.
Education
Master of Arts - ASD Masters
Oakland University
Rochester, MI2016
Associate of Science - Specialization In Reading And Literacy
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN2010
Special Education- LD Endorsement - Special Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI2004
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education With Group Science Minor
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI1998
Coursework Towards Undergrad Degree - Education
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI1995
Skills
- Communicates well with parents, students and staff
- Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs
- Accommodates assignments and tests efficiently
- Effective manager of classroom of diverse learners
- Coordinating school-based services
- Experienced grant writer
- Special emphasis on student needs with socialization, communication, and academic growth
- Experienced at fostering independence
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Eau Claire Area School District
12.2021 - 06.2022
ASD Teacher
Lansing Public Schools
10.2015 - Current
Special Education Resource Room Teacher
Battle Creek Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015
Special Education Resource Room Teacher
Maple Valley Schools
08.2000 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - ASD Masters
Oakland University
Associate of Science - Specialization In Reading And Literacy
Capella University
Special Education- LD Endorsement - Special Education
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education With Group Science Minor
Grand Valley State University
Coursework Towards Undergrad Degree - Education
Ferris State University
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