Michelle Platt
Whitehouse,TX
Summary
Accomplished Educational Diagnostician and Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Whitehouse ISD, enhancing student outcomes through expert assessment interpretation and innovative behavior management techniques. Excelled in fostering strong relationships, achieving significant progress in student development. Skilled in collaborative problem-solving and curriculum adaptation, consistently prioritizing student success and educational excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Whitehouse ISD
08.2018 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and open communication during evaluations and consultations.
- Utilized data analysis skills to track progress of interventions, adjusting as needed to optimize results.
- Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
- Presented findings at professional development workshops, contributing to a greater understanding of best practices among peers.
Behavior Specialist
Whitehouse ISD
09.2016 - Current
- Designed and recorded teacher surveys to accurately determine professional development needs and strategies.
- Created and implemented department support framework to address strategic goals.
- Improved student behavior by implementing individualized behavior support plans and strategies.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
Special Education Teacher- Self Contained
Whitehouse ISD
08.2014 - 12.2015
- 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.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Special Education Teacher- Autism Classroom
Tyler ISD
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher
Northside ISD
08.2006 - 06.2010
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- 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.
Special Education Teacher
Tyler ISD
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Education
Master of Science - Education
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX06-2018
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler Tx06-2005
Skills
- Assessment Interpretation
- Early Intervention Strategies
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Behavior management techniques
- Progress Monitoring
- Curriculum adaptation
- Transition planning
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Whitehouse ISD
08.2018 - Current
Behavior Specialist
Whitehouse ISD
09.2016 - Current
Special Education Teacher- Self Contained
Whitehouse ISD
08.2014 - 12.2015
Special Education Teacher- Autism Classroom
Tyler ISD
08.2010 - 08.2012
Special Education Teacher
Northside ISD
08.2006 - 06.2010
Special Education Teacher
Tyler ISD
08.2005 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Education
University of Texas At Tyler
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Texas At Tyler
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