Michelle Kopp
Exceptional Children's Services Aide
La Grange,Kentucky
Summary
Experienced support professional with a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at assisting with daily tasks, ensuring the support of students' academic and social needs, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in communication, organization, and problem-solving. Valued for reliability, flexibility, and ability to contribute positively to team dynamics.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exceptional Children’s Services Aide
Buckner Elementary
09.2015 - Current
- Assists the teacher in carrying out specially designed instructional programs for the exceptional individual students; Maintains classroom management and academics in teacher’s absence
- Complies with all Federal and State Individuals with Disabilities Education Act guidelines
- Assists in classroom assessments, Individualized Education Plan data collection, grading, creating materials, individual and group instruction, and filing activities
- Attend all required professional development and other meetings directly assigned to this position
- Assists students with technology used in the classroom and across school settings
- Performs and documents necessary medically related services (such as feeding, meal prep, hygiene assistance, medication administration, toileting, etc.) for all students who receive nursing services
Camp Literacy Teacher - Internship
Oldham County Schools
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Instruction and Communication: Deliver engaging and interactive lessons, utilizing various teaching methods and incorporating creative activities; communicate with parents, colleagues, and students regarding progress and learning goals.
- Differentiated Instruction: Adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with learning differences or those needing extra support
- Assessment: Evaluate student progress and provide feedback to guide learning
- Classroom Management: Maintain a positive and effective learning environment
- Collaboration: Work with other camp staff and teachers to support literacy efforts
Substitute Teacher
Oldham County Schools
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Follow teacher’s instructions for lesson plan, or create a lesson plan if none is available
- Supplement lesson plan with other classroom activities, if time allows
- Maintain discipline in the classroom and foster a safe, productive learning environment in accordance with school policies
- Compile a report for teacher that includes student attendance, lesson-plan progress, disciplinary actions, and positive developments
Instructional Assistant for Third Grade
Buckner Elementary
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Provide instruction to individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; help maintain records of student progress
- Assist in administering assessments, score and record test information
- Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress to the teacher regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with classwork as necessary
- Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance
- Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Studies: Communication Track
Bellarmine University
Louisville, Kentucky12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Primary Education
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, Ohio05.1989
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Active listening
- Collaborative teamwork
- Task prioritization
- Behavior management techniques
- Positive attitude
- Verbal communication
- Attention to detail
- Reliability and punctuality
Certification
- Council for Exceptional Children
- Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative
- IRIS Center (The IRIS Center Peabody College, Vanderbilt University)
- Augmentative and Alternative Communications in the Cloud
- Center for Instructional and Behavioral Research in Schools
- Direct Specialized Training for Education Professionals
- Nonviolent Crisis Prevention & Intervention
Awards
Dean’s List: 5 of 6 semesters
Timeline
Camp Literacy Teacher - Internship
Oldham County Schools
07.2025 - 07.2025
Exceptional Children’s Services Aide
Buckner Elementary
09.2015 - Current
Instructional Assistant for Third Grade
Buckner Elementary
09.2014 - 05.2015
Substitute Teacher
Oldham County Schools
03.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Primary Education
Ohio Dominican University
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Studies: Communication Track
Bellarmine University
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