Michelle Brantley
Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher
Sheboygan Falls,WI
Summary
Organized special education teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for students with disabilities, helping them achieve success in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Wisconsin and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Learning Strategist
Sheboygan Falls School District
08.2022 - Current
- Built and maintained professional relationships with general and special education teachers
- Modified general education curriculum for students with disabilities using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized math groups
- Coordinated special education students and paraprofessional schedules with master schedule.
Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher
Two Rivers School District
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Modified general education curriculum for students with disabilities using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups
- Coordinated special education students and paraprofessional schedules with master schedule
- Collaborated with C3 team to provide curriculum in math, science, reading and writing, designed to meet the needs of all students using UDL as a guideline.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Substitute Teacher
Two Rivers Public Schools
01.2011 - 06.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Special Education, EBD, Two Rivers School District
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained EBD classroom
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
Server Trainer
Charcoal Grill
08.2008 - 08.2017
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Taught servers to memorize menu ingredients and provide information on preparation methods.
Education
M.A. Ed. -
Saint Mary's University Graduate School
Minneapolis, MN 09.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Silver Lake College
Manitowoc, WI 09.2004 - 05.2006
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN 09.2001 - 05.2002
International Business And Japanese Language
St. Norbert College
DePere, WI 09.1994 - 05.1995
Skills
Differentiated instructionundefined
Timeline
Learning Strategist
Sheboygan Falls School District
08.2022 - Current
Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher
Two Rivers School District
09.2019 - 07.2022
M.A. Ed. -
Saint Mary's University Graduate School
09.2019 - 12.2021
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Special Education, EBD, Two Rivers School District
01.2018 - 06.2019
Substitute Teacher
Two Rivers Public Schools
01.2011 - 06.2019
Server Trainer
Charcoal Grill
08.2008 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Silver Lake College
09.2004 - 05.2006
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Normandale Community College
09.2001 - 05.2002
International Business And Japanese Language
St. Norbert College
09.1994 - 05.1995
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