Michelle Brooks
Rocky Ridge,MD
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher with a strong background in implementing individualized education plans and utilizing assistive technology. Skilled in fostering collaborative relationships with parents and multidisciplinary teams to drive student success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Frederick County Public School
Ijamsville, MD
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance educational strategies and support services.
- Utilized assistive technology to facilitate learning and improve student engagement.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional methods to ensure academic success.
- Provided training and support to paraprofessionals in classroom management techniques.
- Engaged with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and foster home-school partnerships.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Special Education Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
Adamstown, MD
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) for diverse student needs.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
1565 W. Main Street, Lewisville, TX 75067
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Engaged with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and foster home-school partnerships.
- Utilized assistive technology to facilitate learning and improve student engagement.
Augmentative Communication Technology Team Leader
Frederick County Public Schools
191 South East Street, Frederick, MD 21701
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Led team initiatives to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new staff members to ensure effective onboarding.
- Streamlined communication processes among staff, parents, and administration for improved transparency.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Organized professional development workshops, contributing to ongoing growth and expertise of team.
Learning for Life Special Education Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
Middletown, MD
08.2009 - 06.2016
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and monitor student progress effectively.
- Trained and mentored new staff on special education policies and classroom management techniques.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Expressions Special Education Teacher
Frederick Count Public Schools
Oakdale Middle School, Ijamsville, MD 21754
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs of students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create inclusive classroom environments.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
- Advocated for resources and services to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Education
Master in Severe Special Needs - Severe Special Needs
Simmons College
Boston, MABachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MASkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teaching
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent communication
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in CPI
- Assistive technology
- Autism spectrum
- IEP and BIP implementation
- IEP implementation
Certification
Certified as a General Education Teacher State of Maryland
Certified Special Education Teacher in the State of Maryland
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Frederick County Public School
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2019 - 08.2022
Special Education Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2016 - 06.2019
Augmentative Communication Technology Team Leader
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2016
Learning for Life Special Education Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2009 - 06.2016
Expressions Special Education Teacher
Frederick Count Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2009
Master in Severe Special Needs - Severe Special Needs
Simmons College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Fitchburg State University