Michelle Harless

My responsibilities as a MSD teacher

• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their work.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
• Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
• Collaborate to develop Individual Education Plans
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
• Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.

Also worked as Coach for the school district during this time to provide strategies and interventions for teachers and students.

Implemented a coffee cart program for students to increase social, communication, and adaptive skills.

• Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
• Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
• Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
• Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
• Maintained accurate records of student performance data, using it to inform instruction and track progress over time.
• Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
• Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
• Coordinated efforts with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists in order to provide comprehensive support for each student''s needs inside and outside the classroom setting.
• Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
• Participated in professional development opportunities related to autism education, applying new knowledge and techniques in the classroom setting.
• Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
• Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
• Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
• Aligned curriculum goals with state standards while adapting materials specifically for an autism-focused classroom setting that emphasized social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement.
• Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
• Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
• Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
• Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
• Collaborated with other specialists and therapists to provide educational opportunities

• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a well-rounded education for all students.
• Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
• Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lessons.
• Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
• Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
• Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
• Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
• Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
• Partnered with standard education teachers from across grade levels.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
• Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
• Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
• Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
• Increased student understanding by utilizing various teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
• Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and abilities.
• Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
• Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.