Michelle Knight
Chesterfield,MI
Summary
With a robust background at Macomb Intermediate School District, I excell in tailoring educational strategies and curriculum adjustments for diverse learning needs. My expertise in differentiated instruction and parent-teacher collaboration significantly enhance student engagement and achievement, showcasing my ability to manage IEP implementation and foster inclusive learning environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher - SXI
Macomb Intermediate School District
09.2010 - Current
- Cultivate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement.
- Provide daily communication and partner with the families of my students.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to students with varying abilities.
- Collaborate and work with a multidisciplinary team and carry out programs developed for each student.
- Instruct students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Create and implement multisensory lessons for learners of all abilities.
- Develop and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Monitor health needs of students and carry out specialized health procedures.
- Utilize both high-tech and low-tech communications systems to support expressive communication.
- Incorporate technology to enhance lessons and active participation.
Special Education Teacher - MoCi
Macomb Intermediate School District
09.2008 - 08.2010
- Collaborated effectively and communicated daily with job share partner to provide the ultimate learning experience for our students.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Piloted and implemented the "Reading Mastery" program.
Special Education Teacher - SXI
Macomb Intermediate School District
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- 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.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs and monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Special Education Teacher -SCI
Macomb Intermediate School District
01.1999 - 08.2007
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Special Education - Cognitive Impairments
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12.1998
Associate of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI05.1995
Accomplishments
* Recently completed 30 credit hours from Augustana University. Courses focused on parent-teacher relationships, family engagement and IEP writing
* Past member of the school improvement team both at Bovenschen and Peters.
* Teacher of the Year - district level - 2004
* Member of the PBIS Committee - responsible for design and construction the school bulletin boards based on our PBIS program theme
Timeline
Special Education Teacher - SXI
Macomb Intermediate School District
09.2010 - Current
Special Education Teacher - MoCi
Macomb Intermediate School District
09.2008 - 08.2010
Special Education Teacher - SXI
Macomb Intermediate School District
09.2007 - 08.2008
Special Education Teacher -SCI
Macomb Intermediate School District
01.1999 - 08.2007
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education - Cognitive Impairments
Wayne State University
Associate of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Macomb Community College
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