Michelle St.Pierre
Cerro Gordo,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Macon - Piatt Special Education District, specializing in relationship building and individualized support for individuals with disabilities. Demonstrated success in enhancing job readiness through comprehensive skills assessments and proactive employer engagement. Skilled in fostering team collaboration to secure successful job placements and facilitate ongoing career development. Committed to empowering individuals to achieve their professional goals and maximize their potential.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Coach
Macon - Piatt Special Education District
Decatur, USA
09.2022 - Current
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employers and other staff
- Create reference sheets to assist students
- Document behaviors, skills, and hours
- Provide one-on-one job coaching and support to individuals with disabilities
Pre-Vocational Coordinator
Macon - Piatt Special Education District
Decatur, USA
09.2012 - 05.2022
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employers and community organizations to support ongoing career development
- Assist individuals with resume writing, job search, and interview preparation
- Conduct skills' assessments and job analysis to determine individual strengths and needs
- Develop and implement individualized action plans to support job readiness and success
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, community organizations, and government agencies to secure job placements and support ongoing career development
- Provide ongoing follow-up and support to ensure job satisfaction and retention
Special Education Teacher
Macon - Piatt Special Education District
Cerro Gordo, USA
09.1989 - 05.2012
- Delivered presentations in many different learning styles
- Managed classroom behaviors
- Created study guides, research materials, and syllabi for students
- Created engaging lesson plans for classes
- Modified curriculum to accommodate diverse learners
- Worked as class sponsor
- Created student IEPs
- Supported other staff members in understanding and following IEPs
Education
Masters - Special Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL01.1993
Bachelors - Special Education
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL01.1989
Associates -
Lake Land Community College
Mattoon, IL01.1989
Skills
- Positive communication
- Skills assessment
- Adaptability
- Strong time-management
- Effective discipline
- Relationship building
- Employer engagement
- Individualized support
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Timeline
Job Coach
Macon - Piatt Special Education District
09.2022 - Current
Pre-Vocational Coordinator
Macon - Piatt Special Education District
09.2012 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Macon - Piatt Special Education District
09.1989 - 05.2012
Masters - Special Education
Illinois State University
Bachelors - Special Education
Eastern Illinois University
Associates -
Lake Land Community College
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