Michael Reynolds
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Teacher of the year award in 2024
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fundamental Academics
Zionsville Community Schools
Zionsville, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis, IN
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Push into classroom's to support students in GenEd setting.
- Consulted and collaborated with staff around student learning styles, differentiated instruction and curricula modifications.
- Co-developed and implemented individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for students.
- Facilitated small group instruction to target specific skill deficits or promote social interaction among peers.
- Provided direct instruction in various academic areas including reading, writing, and math.
- Assessed students' progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
- Communicated openly with guardians about student successes, concerns and needs.
- Coordinated services from related professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists to provide comprehensive support for students.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of curricular materials for alignment with state standards and appropriateness for use with diverse learners.
- Developed individualized education plans IEPs for students with diverse learning needs.
- Adapted classroom materials and activities to accommodate individual learning needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents, caregivers, and other team members regarding student progress and goals.
- Evaluated student work to identify learning gaps, monitor effort and give written feedback.
- Assisted in transition planning process for graduating high school seniors moving into post-secondary education or employment settings.
- Managed behavior and promoted positive learning environment through consistent reinforcement of expectations and consequences.
- Developed IEP goals and objectives and completed related documentation.
Life Skills Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis, IN
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Modeled healthy habits, problem-solving, emotional maturity and executive functioning to clients.
- Utilized variety of instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
- Taught daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Encouraged teamwork among participants by fostering positive group dynamics.
- Coordinated outings and community events to enhance clients' social skills.
- Maintained schedule of medication, treatments and appointments for clients.
- Facilitated communication between clients, caregivers, and support staff to ensure continuity of care.
- Created safe, supportive environment where clients felt comfortable expressing themselves.
Behavior Technician
BACA
Fishers, IN
02.2014 - 08.2019
- Maintained clean, safe and organized therapy environment.
- Met clients' goals for acquiring new behavioral skills and reducing negative behaviors according to established protocols.
- Achieved objectives with combination of trauma-informed care and appropriate interventions.
- Completed client assessments and collected data to inform treatment planning.
- Protected client confidentiality with stringent adherence to HIPAA requirements.
- Trained parents and caregivers to carry out at-home protocols in compliance with individualized treatment strategies.
- Delivered direct care to clients one-on-one and in group settings using ABA principles.
- Compiled, documented and summarized data on observable client behaviors.
- Promoted client wellness and independence with close support and proactive skill building.
- Supported patients emotionally with positive communication and interactions.
Education
Bachelor's - Psychology
Taylor University
Upland, IN05.2014
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Autism Experience
- Experience with Children
- Experience Working With Students
- Case Management
- Tutoring
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavioral Therapy
- Data Collection
- Classroom Management
- Teaching
- Special Education
- Time Management
- Medication Administration
- Classroom experience
- Experience working with students
- Assistive technologies (10 years)
- Behavior management (10 years)
- Curriculum Development
- Writing Skills
- Behavioral Health
- Organizational Skills
- Management
- Working with people with autism (10 years)
- Collaboration (6 years)
- Differentiated Instruction (6 years)
- Crisis intervention (6 years)
- Data analysis (10 years)
Certification
- CPR Certification November 2023 to November 2025
- First Aid Certification November 2023 to November 2025
- Special Education Certification
Additional Information
Played tennis in college all 4 years
Timeline
Fundamental Academics
Zionsville Community Schools
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Resource Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
07.2022 - 08.2024
Life Skills Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2022
Behavior Technician
BACA
02.2014 - 08.2019
Bachelor's - Psychology
Taylor University