Michaela Conover
LeClaire ,IA
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Pleasant Valley Community School District. Expert in developing individualized education plans and fostering inclusive learning environments. Skilled in sensory integration techniques and collaborative teamwork, effectively enhancing student engagement and social-emotional growth through play-based learning and positive reinforcement strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Pleasant Valley Community School District
08.2012 - Current
- Assessed student progress regularly through the use of teaching strategies GOLD and through the ACHEIVE IEP system
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, using data analysis tools to inform ongoing instructional planning and decision making.
- Served as TLS grade level co-lead for the early childhood team
- Coordinated with service providers to deliver developmentally appropriate strategies in all areas
- Supported inclusion by differentiating instruction to meet the needs of nuerodiverse learners
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by implementing effective behavior management strategies through the use of conscious discipline.
- Co-taught with early childhood special education teachers
- Mentored teaching assistants to provide instruction on service delivery, supports, and provided guidance for repeated instruction opportunities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Prepared, scheduled and led IEPs to provide right help to meet child's present needs.
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Planned lesson plans aligned to the Iowa Early Learning Standards
- Participated in PLC's and planned the content for PLC meetings with co-lead
Education
Master's of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
St Ambrose
Davenport05-2017
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Sensory integration techniques
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Inclusive teaching practices
- Play-based learning
- Language development strategies
- Child development
- Visual supports implementation
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Social-emotional learning
- Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Pleasant Valley Community School District
08.2012 - Current
Master's of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
St Ambrose
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