2nd Grade Teacher
Mikayla Bullard
Lancaster City Schools
Lancaster,OH
8
Years of experience
1
Certification
Currently a 2nd Grade teacher with OHDELA, excelling in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Skilled in fostering student engagement and collaboration, I effectively implement Explicit Instruction strategies that enhance learning outcomes. Passionate about building relationships and advocating for diverse learning needs, I strive to create inclusive educational environments.
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
11 Months- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and participation.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, adapting instruction as needed.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student needs and academic growth.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
1 Year 9 Months- 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
9 Months- 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
7 Months- 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
Bachelors - Psychology
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
2nd Grade Teacher
Accel Schools (OHDELA)
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Lancaster City Schools
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
4th Grade Teacher
Clay County School District
08.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Case Manager
Clay County DHHR Child Protective Services
07.2018 - 02.2019Read More
Grand Canyon University
Master’s from Education
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University of Phoenix
Bachelors from Psychology
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