Michelle Haller
Muscatine
Summary
Dedicated special education paraeducator with a proven track record at Muscatine Community School District and Flickinger Learning Center. Enhances student success through individualized support and effective lesson planning. Excels in adaptability, strong communication, and empathy, significantly contributing to educational environments. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to fostering academic and social growth. Accomplished special education paraprofessional offering more than 10 years aiding instructors in the classroom and promoting individualized learning techniques.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraeducator
Muscatine Community School District
10.2014 - Current
- Assisting the classroom teacher in daily activities, managing student behaviors, documenting behaviors and interventions for IEP plans under the direction of the classroom teacher, supervising and caring for students physical, social-emotional, and safety needs
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Academic Interventionist
Flickinger Learning Center
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Developing individualized educational support plans to help students close academic gaps.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of intervention programs through ongoing data analysis and made adjustments as needed.
Site Coordinator
Flickinger Learning Center
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Supervision of students during an afterschool program, created curriculum and lesson plans for students with various academic needs, responsible for communication between teachers, parents and FLC program, supervision of site staff
Tutor
Flickinger Learning Center
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education with Licensure
Northwestern College
Orange City, IA12.2024
CDA -
Muscatine Community College
Muscatine, IA04-2019
Associate in Arts -
Muscatine Community College
Muscatine, IA05.1997
Skills
- Detail-Oriented Organizational Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Administrative Collaboration
- Strong Interpersonal Skills with Students
- Effective Family Communication
- Clear Verbal and Written Communication
- Active Listening Proficiency
- Calm Demeanor
- Emotional Insight
- Effective Problem Resolution
- Educational Planning
- Adaptability to Change
Certification
- BOEE Initial License, 1016484
Issued 1/01/25 expires 6/30/27
- CDA - Preschool, C000023422
Issued 6/02/19 expires 6/2/25
- BOEE Paraeducator Certification, 1016484
Issued 1/15/25 expires 1/31/30
Endorsements:
Level I: Generalist PK-12 - 950
Level II: Special Needs PK-12 - 952
Sub. Limited to 5 Consecutive Days in own
SPED classroom - 948
Timeline
Academic Interventionist
Flickinger Learning Center
10.2022 - 03.2023
Site Coordinator
Flickinger Learning Center
10.2018 - 10.2022
Tutor
Flickinger Learning Center
10.2016 - 10.2018
Special Education Paraeducator
Muscatine Community School District
10.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education with Licensure
Northwestern College
CDA -
Muscatine Community College
Associate in Arts -
Muscatine Community College
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