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Micaela Schlichenmeyer

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Charismatic and dependable teacher with experience delivering educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve individual goals, instilling a love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Opportunities Academy
11.2021 - Current
  • Designed and implemented lessons that targeted employability, community access, and independent living skills.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.

Prism Project Lead Behaviorist

Families Helping Families Of Greater New Orleans
01.2017 - Current
  • Trained and supervised volunteers on using effective, research-based strategies such as priming and reinforcement to work with individuals with disabilities.
  • Created and implemented behavioral strategies to aid with varying needs and behaviors.

Special Education Teacher

Jefferson Parish Public Schools
08.2020 - 11.2021
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to verbal and nonverbal students across multiple classifications with physical and cognitive disabilities. These lessons developed students' physical, emotional, social and academic growth.
  • Collaborated with students, families and service providers to develop IEPs to define student goals and educational strategies.
  • Collected and analyzed student data to monitor individuals' achievement and adjust instruction.

Kindergarten Teacher

Young Audiences Charter School
09.2017 - 05.2020
  • Managed student behavior, social development and physical health.
  • Delivered lessons that implemented school curriculum while utilizing data to individualize learning for each student.
  • Communicated with parents, students and faculty to discuss feedback, review data, and discuss instructional strategies.

Site Liaison and Teacher Assistant

Tulane Community Tutor Program
09.2013 - 05.2017
  • Use best practices and informal assessments when supporting group lessons and leading small groups.
  • Generated weekly reports on other Tulane Tutors.

Paid Summer Intern

The Autism Community Therapists
05.2014 - 07.2015
  • Conducted research on individual students' behavior using Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Helped with community and home-based therapy that focused on enhancing communication, self-help, social, and safety skills.
  • Completed online training courses designed for Behavior Technicians.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
05.2017

Skills

  • Student records management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Nonverbal communication

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Opportunities Academy
11.2021 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Jefferson Parish Public Schools
08.2020 - 11.2021

Kindergarten Teacher

Young Audiences Charter School
09.2017 - 05.2020

Prism Project Lead Behaviorist

Families Helping Families Of Greater New Orleans
01.2017 - Current

Paid Summer Intern

The Autism Community Therapists
05.2014 - 07.2015

Site Liaison and Teacher Assistant

Tulane Community Tutor Program
09.2013 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Tulane University
Micaela Schlichenmeyer