Michael Cain, M.S.SPED
Elk GroveElk Grove,CA
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher dedicated to meeting individual student needs in academic and emotional development. Skilled in designing and implementing hands-on lessons and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for diverse learning abilities. Maintains constant communication, exercises patience, and provides positive reinforcement within team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools that foster academic achievement. Familiar with the challenges of teaching and working with special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict while collaborating effectively with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and unique techniques for mainstream classrooms.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
San Francisco Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Special Education Teacher
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for students with diverse learning challenges.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluate individual student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support. While meeting all IEP goals.
Special Education Teacher
San Francisco Unified School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
Special Education Teacher
Marine Park JHS 278
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special and regular needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong teacher-student rapport to foster classroom engagement,
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Board Of Education
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Classroom instruction and management, in various subject for grades k-12
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with IEP goals and learning styles.
Special Education Teacher
Academy For Careers In Television And Film
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Experienced Teacher of Special Needs Students, familiar with maintaining and developing student's records and IEP's
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified General Education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional and differentiate techniques and technologies for student's understanding and comprehension.
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a wide range of students.
- Cultivate, garner, strong teacher-student relations to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and other school personnel to further help and develop students educational needs.
NYC Teaching Collaborative
Department Of Education NYC
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Participated in a rigorous training program that focuses on continuous feedback and practice based learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop engaging core curriculum and Danielson lesson plans to engage students learning, development and understanding.
- Received field training in a specialized program serving high need Special Education Students developing and understanding students' IEP's at the Academy for Careers in Television and Film.
- Developed and implemented students' IEP's to address varying student needs.
Education
Ph.D. - Special Education
Hunter College
New York, NY05.2025
Master of Science - Special Education; Mild/Moderate
Brooklyn College
12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts Management
The Art Institute of Atlanta
05.2010
Skills
- Articulate and well-spoken
- Creative problem solver
- Critical thinker
- Natural leader
- Training development aptitude
- Strong work ethic
- Results-oriented
- Co-teaching Experience
- Special Education
- Behavior Modification
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
San Francisco Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
07.2023 - 05.2024
Special Education Teacher
San Francisco Unified School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Academy For Careers In Television And Film
03.2021 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Marine Park JHS 278
09.2018 - 06.2021
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Board Of Education
09.2017 - 06.2021
NYC Teaching Collaborative
Department Of Education NYC
09.2017 - 06.2020
Ph.D. - Special Education
Hunter College
Master of Science - Special Education; Mild/Moderate
Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts Management
The Art Institute of Atlanta
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