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Michael Barker

Oconomowoc,WI

Summary

  • Driven Individual who has completed coursework in education, assessment, and other related studies.
  • Portrays skills in communicating with others both online and in person, working hard to achieve a set goal, being able to effectively use time for work completion, and understanding the feelings of others.
  • An enthusiastic person willing to take a hands-on approach to complete work as efficiently and effectively as possible.
  • Love learning new things and being challenged.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Teacher

UW-Whitewater
Mandeville, Jamaica
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Developed and presented engaging educational content to the audience on best practices referring to Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Taught in underfunded schools and provided educators with commonly used best practices in Wisconsin.
  • Supported the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.

Student Teacher

School District Of Waukesha
Waukesha, WI
09.2023 - 12.2024
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Established positive relationships with students and their families.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.

Job Coach

UW-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Promoted independence by teaching basic living skills such as budgeting, cooking, and cleaning.
  • Provided guidance and support to students labeled with an intellectual disability in order to develop life skills such as communication, problem-solving, organization, and time management.
  • Created a safe, comfortable atmosphere that promoted trust between instructor and students.

Assitant Teacher

Wee Know School
Hartland, WI
09.2020 - 08.2023
  • Assisted Lead Teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities for children.
  • Organized daily classroom routines, including snack time, storytime, and outdoor playtime.
  • Monitored the safety of children at all times while they were playing or engaging in activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
12-2023

Skills

  • Clear Public Speaking Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Flexibility
  • Time Management
  • Document Editing

Certification

  • Licensed Special Educator in Wisconsin

Timeline

Student Teacher

UW-Whitewater
01.2024 - 02.2024

Student Teacher

School District Of Waukesha
09.2023 - 12.2024

Job Coach

UW-Whitewater
09.2022 - 05.2023

Assitant Teacher

Wee Know School
09.2020 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Michael Barker