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Michelle Schmitt

Madison

Summary

Results-driven Special Education Teacher with a proven track record in Differentiated Instruction, IEP Development, and Behavior Intervention, enhancing student engagement and academic performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Heritage Elementary
Madison
08.2013 - Current
  • Developed and implemented IEPs for caseload of 20–30 students, monitoring progress and adjusting instruction to achieve individualized learning goals.
  • Improved reading and math proficiency for students with diverse learning needs through differentiated instruction, specially designed materials, and evidence-based strategies.
  • Implemented behavior intervention plans that increased student engagement and positive classroom participation.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team—general education teachers, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, administrators—to assess students, determine eligibility, develop IEPs, and ensure effective support.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (K-6)

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville
12-2012

Bachelor of Arts - Collaborative Special Education Teacher (K-6)

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville
12-2012

Skills

  • IEP Development
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Behavior Intervention
  • Progress monitoring
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Data analysis

Certification

Professional Crisis Management Training

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Heritage Elementary
08.2013 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (K-6)

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Bachelor of Arts - Collaborative Special Education Teacher (K-6)

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Michelle Schmitt