Margaret Wild
Saint Clair Shores,MI
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs and come equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children. Bringing extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Madison District Public Schools
02.2016 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assessed students' skills to determine their needs and to develop goals and objectives
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and determine priorities and resource needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Teaching Assistant - Learning Resource Room
Grosse Pointe Public Schools
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Paraeducator, Special Education - MOCI
Grosse Pointe Public Schools
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions, and treatment results.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education - Learning Disabilities (SM)
Hope College
Holland, MI05-2013
Certification
- Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator (CE) Level
- LETRS Certified Teacher (in progress) - International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Accredited Program
Timeline
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Madison District Public Schools
02.2016 - Current
Teaching Assistant - Learning Resource Room
Grosse Pointe Public Schools
09.2014 - 02.2016
Paraeducator, Special Education - MOCI
Grosse Pointe Public Schools
11.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education - Learning Disabilities (SM)
Hope College
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