Michelle Baker
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Arizona and recognized as a highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Glendale Elementary School District
Glendale, United States
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Wrote Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and managed parent meetings.
- Implemented reading and math programs
Middle School Science Teacher
Glendale Elementary School District
Glendale, AZ
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course materials.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
English Language Teacher (ELD)
Glendale Elementary School District
Glendale, AZ
08.2009 - 06.2016
- Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
- Co-planned curriculum for fourth and fifth grade students along with another teacher.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Middle School Science Teacher
Glendale Elementary School District
Phoenix, AZ
08.2004 - 05.2009
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Third and Fourth Grade Multi-age Classroom Teacher
Glendale Elementary School District
Glendale, AZ
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Inclusion Specialist
Glendale Elementary School District
Glendale, AZ
08.2000 - 06.2002
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory and perceptual-motor skills.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Middle School Science Teacher
Los Alamos Public Schools
Los Alamos, NM
08.1993 - 06.2000
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Inclusion Specialist
Los Alamos Public School District
Los Alamos, NM
08.1993 - 06.1994
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Education
Master of Science - Secondary Education With Biology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-1991
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ01-1981
Associate of Arts - Pre-education
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ12-1979
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Group and individual instruction
- Student engagement strategies
- Relationship building
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- Current Arizona State Certificates and Endorsements:
- Standard Elementary certificate k-8
- Standard Special Education certificate k-12
- Gifted education endorsement
- SEI endorsement
- Middle Grades Science endorsement
- Middle Grades Language Arts endorsement
- Reading Specialist
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Glendale Elementary School District
08.2019 - 05.2024
Middle School Science Teacher
Glendale Elementary School District
08.2016 - 05.2019
English Language Teacher (ELD)
Glendale Elementary School District
08.2009 - 06.2016
Middle School Science Teacher
Glendale Elementary School District
08.2004 - 05.2009
Third and Fourth Grade Multi-age Classroom Teacher
Glendale Elementary School District
08.2002 - 06.2004
Inclusion Specialist
Glendale Elementary School District
08.2000 - 06.2002
Middle School Science Teacher
Los Alamos Public Schools
08.1993 - 06.2000
Inclusion Specialist
Los Alamos Public School District
08.1993 - 06.1994
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Arts - Pre-education
Glendale Community College
Master of Science - Secondary Education With Biology
Grand Canyon University