Michael Sells
Belgium
Summary
As a dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in designing individualized education plans and fostering strong parent collaboration. Committed to creating inclusive classrooms that enhance student development and learning outcomes. I look forward to using my 30 years of experience being in the Special Education field to serve the students at Augustine Prep.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Fox Point-Bayside
Bayside
08.1996 - Current
- Designed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents to support student development and progress.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom learning.
- Adapted instructional materials for different learning styles and abilities.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student performance and growth.
- Trained and mentored new teaching staff on special education practices.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to address student challenges.
- Facilitated inclusive classroom environments promoting peer interaction and support.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Collaborated closely with related service providers such as speech therapists.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Organized field trips or community experiences to enhance learning opportunities for special education students.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Cardinal Stritch University
05-2006
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Special Education
UW-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI08-1997
Bachelor of Science - Broadfield Social Studies
Taylor University
Upland05-1992
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavior management strategies
- Assessment methods
- Adaptive technology
- Collaborative team building
- Inclusive practices
- Family engagement
- Professional development
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Mentorship guidance
- Curriculum modification
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Data collection
- Instructional adaptation
- Functional behavior assessment
- Mathematics intervention
- Social skills training
- Autism spectrum knowledge
- Relationship building
- Small group instruction
- Life skills instruction
- Parent communication strategies
- Non-violent crisis intervention techniques
- Co-teaching experience
- Differentiated instruction
Affiliations
Head coaching experience at the middle school level, including XC, volleyball, softball, and track.
Certification
Learning Disability (811) and Intellectual Disability (801) DPI certification
Professional learning/Technology
- Orton-Gillingham trained (e.g. Wilson Reading, Sonday, UFLI)
- Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
- Infinite Campus
- GOIDEA
- Google platform
- Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM)
- Smartboard
- Bridges Math Program
- Professional Learning Community (PLC)
- AIMS web (Progress Monitoring)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Fox Point-Bayside
08.1996 - Current
Master of Science - Special Education
Cardinal Stritch University
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Special Education
UW-Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science - Broadfield Social Studies
Taylor University