Mikayla Bullard
Lancaster,OH
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Clay County School District, excelling in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Skilled in fostering student engagement and collaboration, I effectively implemented strategies that enhanced learning outcomes. Passionate about building relationships and advocating for diverse learning needs, I strive to create inclusive educational environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Lancaster City Schools
Lancaster, OH
01.2025 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Intervention specialist services.
4th Grade Teacher
Clay County School District
Clay, WV
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
Case Manager
Clay County DHHR Child Protective Services
Clay, WV
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Removals as needed
- Attended all Court proceedings for each case.
Education
Master’s - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2024
Bachelors - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2017
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Special education
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Oral communication
- Understanding diversity
- Motivational techniques
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Relationship building and management
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Elementary education
- Behavior management
Certification
I hold a Teaching License in Prek-5th grades.
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Lancaster City Schools
01.2025 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Clay County School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
Case Manager
Clay County DHHR Child Protective Services
07.2018 - 02.2019
Master’s - Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelors - Psychology
University of Phoenix