Michelle Foster
Noblesville,IN
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Westfield Washington Schools, adept in Data Management and Multidisciplinary Collaboration. Excelled in crafting individualized learning plans and leading professional development. Renowned for fostering strong parent-teacher relationships and collaborative teamwork to support neurodiverse students' success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Westfield Washington Schools
08.2000 - 06.2024
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- 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.
- 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
Noblesville Schools (HBM CO-OP)
08.1991 - 06.1997
Special Education Teacher
Carmel Clay Schools (HBM CO-OP)
08.1990 - 06.1991
Education
Master of Science - Education- Quality Schools
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN06.1990
Skills
- Data Management
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Skills Development
- Parent Communication
- Progress Evaluations
Additional Information
- Served as Special Education Department Chair for both Noblesville and Westfield Schools
- Led activities and opportunities for school employees as the Social Committee Chair
- Led numerous educational workshops
- Fostered and adopted a child while raising two biological children
- Traveled abroad on three different mission trips to Kenya and Tanzania (led team June '24)
- Served on the board of Young Life
- Served on the board of Hands of Hope
- Actively contributed to Community Outreach Team at White River Christian Church
- Started Special Needs Ministry at White River Christian Church
- Led Vacation Bible School at White River Christian Church
- Facilitated small and large group classes for youth and adults at White River Christian Church
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Westfield Washington Schools
08.2000 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Noblesville Schools (HBM CO-OP)
08.1991 - 06.1997
Special Education Teacher
Carmel Clay Schools (HBM CO-OP)
08.1990 - 06.1991
Master of Science - Education- Quality Schools
Graceland University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Indiana University