Michele Ettore-Williams
Mount Laurel,NJ
Summary
Innovative Special Education Teacher with expertise in developing individualized education plans and facilitating multidisciplinary collaboration. Recent Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner certification highlights a commitment to specialized instruction for diverse learners, driving positive educational outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher
The Newgrange School
Pennington, NJ
09.2023 - Current
- Analyzed classroom dynamics and applied behavior management strategies to enhance overall engagement levels.
- Facilitated collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and refine intervention strategies.
- Tailored instructional materials to meet the unique needs of students with varying learning preferences.
- Completed Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner (WDP) certification, demonstrating commitment to specialized educational practices for dyslexic learners.
- Secured NJ Teacher of the Handicap certification with a 4.0 GPA from Farleigh Dickinson University.
- Established a program empowering student body elected council members to take charge of council meetings by spring.
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
Interim Teacher for School District
Pemberton Township Schools
Pemberton, NJ
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Utilized various instructional technologies to enhance student learning experiences.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
Elementary School Teacher
Leap Academy University Charter School
Camden, NJ
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Fostered positive classroom environment promoting respect and collaboration
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Education
M.Ed. - Special Education With Leadership Concentration
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ 08.2023 - 12.2026
J.D. - Law
Widener University School of Law
WilmingtonBachelor of Arts - English With A Minor in Business Administration
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans (IEPs)
- Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner (WDP)
- Small group and individual instruction
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Parent communication
- Instructional strategies
- Special education
- Social skills development
- Teacher collaboration
- Progress evaluations
- Fluency building
- Reading instruction
- Student engagement
- Student supervision
- Classroom supervision
- Student assessment
- English language learners
- Vocabulary expansion
- Reading comprehension
- Writing instruction
- Reading techniques
- Multisensory approaches
- Assessment analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- IEP development
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Collaborative teamwork
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
The Newgrange School
09.2023 - Current
M.Ed. - Special Education With Leadership Concentration
Fairleigh Dickinson University
08.2023 - 12.2026
Interim Teacher for School District
Pemberton Township Schools
09.2022 - 05.2023
Elementary School Teacher
Leap Academy University Charter School
04.2021 - 05.2022
J.D. - Law
Widener University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - English With A Minor in Business Administration
Saint Joseph's University