Open To Work
Marla Housel
Huntertown
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with previous EMT certification and pharmacy/ER experience, complemented by 28 years in special education. Proven ability to work with diverse populations, manage high-stress situations, and maintain meticulous attention to detail in patient care environments. Training in Suicide Prevention, CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention), CPR, and AED.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Eastbrook Community Schools
2023.08 - Current
- Assessed student needs and developed targeted education plans to support academic success and personal growth.
- Coordinated efforts with various departments to enhance the effectiveness of student support services.
- Developed and applied targeted behavioral interventions to optimize classroom dynamics and elevate student engagement levels.
- Conducted assessments of student progress through standardized testing and comprehensive data analysis to enhance educational outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student support services.
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
ED Teacher
Northeast Indiana Special Education Cooperative: Bright Horizons
2019.08 - 2023.05
- Maintained high safeguarding standards and monitored student well-being, discussing concerns with colleagues and parents when necessary.
- Developed differentiated lessons to meet the needs of each student based on academic/behavioral need.
- Schedule 60 day reviews with parents and multiple staff from 13 different districts.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team every 60 days or less, depending on need, to reevaluate a students' IEP.
- Develop academic and behavioral goals for the IEP.
- Develop and monitor the BIP for each student, changing it as needed.
- Complete DPR (Daily Progress Sheet) to report behavior to parents and track progress for bi-weekly meetings with staff.
Special Education Teacher
East Allen County Schools: Woodlan
2018.08 - 2019.05
- Develop lesson plans and deliver instruction in alignment with IEPs for students ranging from 6th grade through 12th grade.
- Teach Read 180 to middle school students and ISTEP remediation for high school students.
- Track, monitor, and evaluate student performance and tailor lesson plans to individual strengths and weaknesses to improve academic performance.
- Coordinate with [psychologists, parents, and multidisciplinary teams] to ensure safe learning environments and identify appropriate resources for students.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and academic teams to develop and enhance the curriculum to improve education outcomes for students.
- Created individualized education plans (IEPs) for students in grades 6 through 12.
- Set up and hold case conferences yearly or as needed.
Education
Teaching in Special Education - General Elementary 1-6 7/8 (non-departmentalized), Mild Disabilities K-12, Mild Intervention P-12
Ball State University
Muncie05.1994
Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology
Ivy Tech
Wabash07.2012
Skills
- Patient/student advocacy and communication with parents and support staff
- Manage sensitive information/ uphold confidentiality
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Medical terminology and documentation
- Team collaboration in school/ healthcare settings
- Regulatory compliance (IEP's)- schedule and run meetings
- Multi-tasking in fast-paced environments
Certification
Professional Educator License
Mild Disabilities K-12
Elementary 1-6 7/8Non-Dept.
License Number 1459392
Pharmacy Tech In-Training (expired 7/17/2021)
License Number 99099647A
EMT (expired 6/30/2015)
PSID #6034-0088
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Eastbrook Community Schools
2023.08 - Current
ED Teacher
Northeast Indiana Special Education Cooperative: Bright Horizons
2019.08 - 2023.05
Special Education Teacher
East Allen County Schools: Woodlan
2018.08 - 2019.05
Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology
Ivy Tech
Teaching in Special Education - General Elementary 1-6 7/8 (non-departmentalized), Mild Disabilities K-12, Mild Intervention P-12
Ball State University