Michelle May
Kyle,Texas
Summary
I am a highly educated special education teacher focused on classroom success and achieving individual student goals, skilled in functional and life skills curriculum and experienced in collaborating with the school district to ensure the success of each child. I believe in education as a profession and hold myself to a high level of conduct, professionalism, and behaviors as models for my colleagues and students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
IDEA College Preparatory
Kyle, Texas
10.2021 - Current
- Adapt lessons to meet the needs of all special education students
- Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and develop teaching plans
- Collect and analyze student data to make effective decisions to maximize achievement
- Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation
- Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
- Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
- Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis
- Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks
- Maintain records and document student progress in eSped
- Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus wide initiatives while developing student achievement and manage work related tasks
- Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
Special Education Teacher
Thomas Arnold Elementary
Salado, Texas
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth
- Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society
- Create lesson plans for each individual student, based on their Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Maintain records and document student progress in SuccessEd
- Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
- Attend annual, review and dismissal meetings, as required by the Texas Education Agency and parent or teacher request
- Created and facilitated a newly created behavior unit which consisted of students who transitioned from a facility
- Manage sixteen students on a caseload, track seventeen students on progress monitoring and goal reporting.
Special Education Teacher
Wayside Schools, Tech Preparatory High School
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Planned lessons, including activities such as preparing learning objectives and goals, designing tests or exams, studying material, setting up labs, and preparing exams
- Facilitated learning in the classroom, maintained discipline, encouraged participation, consulted with parents, collaborated with school staff, and other care providers to identify and address social or developmental needs
- Maintained records and document student progress in eSped
- Maintained contact with parents regarding student performance through activities such as parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, letters, and special meetings
- Maintained professional development through such activities as classes, conferences, seminars, workshops, and professional journals
- Prepared lesson materials, supplies, and confirmed equipment needed to lead instruction
- Monitored student behavior both inside and outside the classroom
- Maintained confidentiality.
Substitute Teacher
Trinity Episcopal School/Bastrop ISD/Hays ISD
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Adhered to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher
- Followed procedures and achieved lesson goals
- Assigned and explained homework
- Oversaw students outside of the classroom including in the hallways and cafeteria
- Always complied with school regulations and policies
- Ensured classroom and work was kept clean and orderly
- Compiled a report for the teacher for when he or she returned.
Foster Home Developer
Texas Foster Care and Adoption Services
01.2014 - 02.2018
- Responsible for the recruitment of prospective applicants for the foster care and adoption program
- Worked with families through the licensing process and ensure compliance and development of their foster/adoptive home per agency policies and the state of Texas Minimum Standards
- Established a respectful relationship with persons served to help them gain skills and confidence, while maintaining a helpful role to intervene appropriately to meet service goals
- Demonstrated competency, prudent judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and families when performing assigned responsibilities
Senior Accountant
Point Enterprises LLC
Austin, Texas
12.2010 - 01.2014
- Analyze and prepare financial reports, statements, and forecasts
- Reconcile revenue accounts, intercompany accounts, prepaid accounts, fixed assets, and accruals
- Monitor daily expenditures by departments and review financial transaction reports
- Prepare monthly calculation reports regarding accounts receivable and franchise information
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with local, state, federal, professional, and regulatory agencies
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching (M.A.T.)
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12.2021
Graduate Certificate - Special Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2001
Wellness and Yoga Teacher Training for Educators -
Breathe For Change
Austin, Texas06.2019
Skills
- Admission, Review and Dismissal Process
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Behavior Redirection
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Interventions Understanding
- Positive Learning Environment
Affiliations
- National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) Executive Member
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
IDEA College Preparatory
10.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Thomas Arnold Elementary
11.2019 - 08.2021
Special Education Teacher
Wayside Schools, Tech Preparatory High School
09.2018 - 11.2019
Substitute Teacher
Trinity Episcopal School/Bastrop ISD/Hays ISD
09.2018 - 07.2019
Foster Home Developer
Texas Foster Care and Adoption Services
01.2014 - 02.2018
Senior Accountant
Point Enterprises LLC
12.2010 - 01.2014
Master of Arts - Teaching (M.A.T.)
Walden University
Graduate Certificate - Special Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Texas At Austin
Wellness and Yoga Teacher Training for Educators -
Breathe For Change
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