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Kirstin Reigler
Special Education Teacher
Freeport,MI
Summary
Organized Special Education Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Michigan and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Resource Room Special Education Teacher
Kentwood Public Schools
Kentwood, Michigan
08.2015 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities through team teaching, as well as pull out support.
- Acted as head of the school Child Study Team, coordinating Tier 2 support as well as special education evaluations as needed.
- Member of Curriculum Council - a district wide council supporting decisions regarding curriculum.
- Member of the March is Reading Month Committee
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Talent Acquisiton
National Heritage Academies
Grand Rapids, Michigan
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Generated specific candidate pool for teaching opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Compiled and produced qualified candidates' information for hiring manager review and liaised between parties to coordinate formal, management interviews.
- Conducted interviews with candidates for available teaching positions for NHA schools in Michigan, New York, and North Carolina
Student Teacher - MoCI Classroom
Thornapple Kellogg Schools - McFall Elementary
Middleville, Michigan
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Student Teacher - 3rd Grade Classroom
Thornapple Kellogg Schools - Lee Elementary
Middleville, Michigan
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Improved teaching abilities by closely monitoring teaching methods and impacts and implementing viable changes to curriculum and teaching methods.
- Pursued every opportunity to grow abilities and take on increasing responsibility.
- Took detailed notes on teaching processes before designing lessons, adapting methods to classroom types and student interests.
- Developed lesson plans, took detailed notes on impact and adapted methods based on results.
Student Teacher - Upper Elementary Resource Room
Coopersville Public Schools - East Elementary
Coopersville, Michigan
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
Student Teacher - MoCI Classroom
Zeeland Public Schools - Zeeland East High School
Zeeland, Michigan
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching And Curriculum
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan 03.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan 08.2009 - 04.2015
Skills
Lindamood Bell Reading Program Certified
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Trained
Conflict resolution techniques
Student records management
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Software
Mystery Science
Raz Kids Reading Programs
Timeline
Master of Arts - Teaching And Curriculum
Michigan State University
03.2017 - 12.2018
Resource Room Special Education Teacher
Kentwood Public Schools
08.2015 - Current
Talent Acquisiton
National Heritage Academies
05.2015 - 08.2015
Student Teacher - MoCI Classroom
Thornapple Kellogg Schools - McFall Elementary
01.2015 - 05.2015
Student Teacher - 3rd Grade Classroom
Thornapple Kellogg Schools - Lee Elementary
08.2014 - 12.2014
Student Teacher - Upper Elementary Resource Room
Coopersville Public Schools - East Elementary
01.2014 - 05.2014
Student Teacher - MoCI Classroom
Zeeland Public Schools - Zeeland East High School
08.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Grand Valley State University
08.2009 - 04.2015