Michelle Chicker
Reedsburg,WI
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
School District of Reedsburg
Reedsburg , WI
06.2020 - Current
- Managed caseload of 15-20 students with varying learning and/or developmental disabilities
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Special Education Paraprofessional
School District Of Reedsburg
Reedsburg , WI
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Assist students in achieving academic success
- Provided support to students through specialized accommodations
- Collaborated with teachers to develop effective, individualized learning strategies
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Childcare Provider
Self-Employed
Reedsburg , WI
03.2010 - 08.2017
- Created loving, safe environment for children by establishing social, emotional, and physical growth through intentional teaching and play
- Developed relationships with parents, exceeding expectations for customer satisfaction
- Performed daily check-ins with children to ensure health and safety, and worked closely with parents to achieve optimal outcomes
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching: Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development
Rasmussen College
Lake Elmo, MN09.2016
Skills
- Time management
- Communication
- Microsoft word
- Microsoft excel
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Experience
- Behavior Management
- Special Needs
- Google Docs
- Computer literacy
- Multi-tasking
- Student records management
- Differentiated instruction
- Disability assessment testing
- Data Entry
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
School District of Reedsburg
06.2020 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
School District Of Reedsburg
08.2017 - 06.2020
Childcare Provider
Self-Employed
03.2010 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Teaching: Special Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development
Rasmussen College
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