Michelle Bressack
River Edge,NJ
Summary
Certified Reading Teacher with over 13 years of experience instructing in K-6 classrooms and resource setting. Enthusiastic, creative and adaptable to individual student needs.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
River Edge Public Schools
River Edge , NJ
10.2021 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Girl Scout Troop Leader
Girl Scouts Of Northern NJ
Paramus, NJ
09.2018 - Current
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Kept assigned troop volunteers abreast of pertinent information to keep leadership members up-to-date on emerging issues and developing practices.
- Supervised troop volunteers and counselors in execution of unit needs to contribute to safety and healthy experience.
- Encouraged participation in camp activities and guided troop members in safe adventures.
Stay at Home Mom
Self-employeed
River Edge, NJ
11.2009 - 10.2021
- Networked with other moms to organize playgroups in my area.
- Volunteered at my children’s school library.
- Planned and managed class parties while acting as class mom for my children.
Special Education Teacher
Lowell Public Schools
Lowell , MA
08.1997 - 11.2009
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Administrative Assistant
John Hancock Financial
Boston, MA
06.1992 - 08.1994
Education
Masters Of Arts - Reading Teacher Education
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA10.2000
Special Education Certification - Mild /Moderate Special Needs K-12
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA09.1996
Bachelor Of Arts - English Writing Communications
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA06.1992
Wilson Practitioner Certification - Level 1 Certified
Wilson Language Training
Skills
- Communication with parents and teachers
- Student behavior and progress reporting
- Collaborative and team approach
- Individual / small group student instruction
- Enthusiasm for students and teaching
- Experience with diverse student populations
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
River Edge Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
Girl Scout Troop Leader
Girl Scouts Of Northern NJ
09.2018 - Current
Stay at Home Mom
Self-employeed
11.2009 - 10.2021
Special Education Teacher
Lowell Public Schools
08.1997 - 11.2009
Administrative Assistant
John Hancock Financial
06.1992 - 08.1994
Masters Of Arts - Reading Teacher Education
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Special Education Certification - Mild /Moderate Special Needs K-12
Westfield State University
Bachelor Of Arts - English Writing Communications
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Wilson Practitioner Certification - Level 1 Certified
Wilson Language Training