Michelle Bishop
Lexington,SC
Summary
Dynamic Instructional Assistant with a proven track record at Lexington School District One, enhancing academic and social inclusion through evidence-based techniques and differentiated instruction. Excelled in fostering positive relationships and implementing effective behavior management strategies. Skilled in technology integration and multicultural awareness, significantly contributing to a supportive educational environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Lexington School District One
Lexington, SC
03.2010 - Current
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
- Leveraged evidence-based techniques to foster academic progress, social inclusion and critical thinking.
- Provided individual and small group instruction to students with disabilities in the areas of reading, math, and writing.
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and community partners.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by the teacher or behavioral specialist.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Attended training sessions on best practices for working with students with special needs.
- Assisted teachers in providing accommodations for students who need additional support.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all students had access to a quality educational program.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational trends and methodologies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2025
Alternative Certification - Multi Cat Pre K-12
Teachers of Tomorrow
South CarolinaSkills
- Classroom inclusion
- Student inclusion
- Safety and incident management
- Faculty support
- Classroom support
- IEP adherence
- Multicultural awareness
- Behavior management
- Friendly and outgoing
- Small group and individual assistance
- CPR and first aid
- Differentiated instruction
- Evidence-based programs
- Positive reinforcement
- Organization and prioritization
- Technology integration
Affiliations
- Day Joy Prom
- Polar Plunge
- South Carolina Special Olympics Area 7 Spring Games
- Unified PE
- South Carolina Special Olympics YAC
- Palmetto State Teachers Association
- Fan I Am
- Unified Champion School
- United Way
- Unified Track
Certification
- CPI
- CPR/First Aid/AED
- ASL
Accomplishments
- Grant funding for Inclusion Field
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Lexington School District One
03.2010 - Current
- CPI
- CPR/First Aid/AED
- ASL
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Alternative Certification - Multi Cat Pre K-12
Teachers of Tomorrow
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