Michelle Douglas
Flagler Beach
Summary
Experienced ESE educator skilled in relationship building and progress monitoring. Proven ability to implement effective support strategies and foster a positive classroom culture, dedicated to enhancing educational experiences for students with exceptional needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ESE Support Facilitator
Volusia County Schools
Daytona Beach, FL
12.2025 - Current
- Facilitated individualized education plans for students with exceptional needs.
- Assisted teachers in implementing support strategies and accommodations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student outcomes.
- Monitored student progress and reported findings to educational staff.
- Assisted in the transition process between grade levels or schools, ensuring continuity of support for ESE students throughout their educational journey.
- Fostered a positive classroom culture by promoting respect, empathy, and understanding among students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student performance, using data-driven decision-making to adjust interventions as needed.
- Supported the development of executive functioning skills among ESE students through targeted instruction on organization, time management, and self-regulation strategies.
- Provided direct instruction to small groups of ESE students, targeting specific academic or behavioral needs identified in their IEPs.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, intervention strategies, and accommodations provided to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices in special education.
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations in compliance with IEPs.
- Participated in IEP meetings, contributing valuable insights on student progress and advocating for appropriate accommodations and modifications.
- Improved student performance by consistently monitoring progress and adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
ESE Separate Class
Flagler County Schools
Bunnell, FL
12.2024 - 11.2025
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Participated in IEP meetings, contributing valuable insights on student progress and advocating for appropriate accommodations and modifications.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, intervention strategies, and accommodations provided to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices in special education.
- Fostered a positive classroom culture by promoting respect, empathy, and understanding among students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ESE Resource Teacher
Buncombe County Schools Black Mountain Primary
Black Mountain, NC
03.2016 - 12.2024
- Developed individualized education programs tailored to diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective classroom strategies for students with disabilities.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional methods based on assessment data.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on best practices in special education support.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to improve learning accessibility for students with disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Lakeland, FL07-1996
ESE K-12 - ESE
University of South Florida
FLSkills
- Classroom accommodations
- IEP development
- Inclusion strategies
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Collaborative teaching
- Visual supports
- Social skills training
- Reading intervention
- Sensory integration
- Progress monitoring
- Functional behavior assessment
- Learning disability support
- Math intervention
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Emotional and behavioral disorders
- Individual education plans ieps
- Classroom management
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
- Social skills development
- Emotional support
- Parent communications
- Trained in CPI
- Positive role model
Timeline
ESE Support Facilitator
Volusia County Schools
12.2025 - Current
ESE Separate Class
Flagler County Schools
12.2024 - 11.2025
ESE Resource Teacher
Buncombe County Schools Black Mountain Primary
03.2016 - 12.2024
ESE K-12 - ESE
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Florida