Michelle Simmons
Hamilton,NJ
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher with over 10 years of professional experience. Skilled in delivering effective educational programs for students with emotional, mental, and learning disabilities. Adept at creating lesson plans that capture the diverse learning styles, interests, imagination, and abilities of all students.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Autism Support Teacher
Princeton Child Development Institute
04.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement instruction plans for students with autism
- Collect, summarize, and analyze ongoing data regarding skill acquisition and behavior management programs
- Establish strong partnerships with parents and colleagues through regular communication
- Document all services provided in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Special Education Teacher
Visitation Home Day Program
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Promoted a positive learning environment with individualized support for diverse learners
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods.
Teacher
St. John's Homeschool Co-op
09.2012 - 06.2016
- Provided small group instruction in various subjects and levels
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse abilities.
Science Teacher
Princeton Day School
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Taught Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing diverse teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
Teacher
North Brunswick Township High School
09.1991 - 06.1993
- Prepared individualized lessons and provided tutoring services for students in the home instruction program.
Teacher
Roebling Elementary School
09.1989 - 06.1990
- Prepared and implemented IEP's for each student in a class of 13 students.
Teacher
Willet Elementary School
09.1987 - 06.1989
- Established and implemented an extensive behavior modification program for students
- Organized and chaired an annual field day event for all special education students within the school district.
Teacher
Port Reading Elementary School
09.1986 - 06.1987
- Prepared and Implemented IEPs for students in a Resource Room
- Assisted in the Ala-tot program to provide counseling service to children of parents with alcohol abuse disorders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education and Sociology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJSkills
- Individualized Instruction
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Conflict Resolution
- Curriculum Development
- Progress Evaluations
- Proficient in MS Office, Google Workspace, and Google Classroom
Address
- 08690, Hamilton, NJ
- Hamilton, NJ, 08690
Timeline
Autism Support Teacher
Princeton Child Development Institute
04.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Visitation Home Day Program
01.2016 - 01.2020
Teacher
St. John's Homeschool Co-op
09.2012 - 06.2016
Science Teacher
Princeton Day School
01.1992 - 01.1996
Teacher
North Brunswick Township High School
09.1991 - 06.1993
Teacher
Roebling Elementary School
09.1989 - 06.1990
Teacher
Willet Elementary School
09.1987 - 06.1989
Teacher
Port Reading Elementary School
09.1986 - 06.1987
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education and Sociology
Rutgers University
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