Nicolette Poprawa
Webberville,MI
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Charlotte Senior High School
08.2022 - Current
- Co-Teacher for English 11 and Project Success.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
ASD Program Teacher
Waverly Middle School
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Improved students' reading comprehension scores by 43% while writing scores improved by 30% during 6 month time span.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
K-3 ASD Self-Contained SE Teacher
Gardner International Magnet School
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Worked with CMH caseworkers and ABA therapists to coordinate educational services outside of school.
Substitute Teacher
EduStaff LLC
08.2018 - 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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Williamston Middle School
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Graduate Student Intern
Chippewa Middle School
09.2010 - 05.2011
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Maintained composed, professional demeanor in classroom situations.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
Summer School Teacher
Mason School District
06.2010 - 08.2010
- Developed and implemented activities to reinforce learning concepts.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Created and implemented curriculum and lesson plans to cover required material.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Lead Teacher
Educational Child Care Center
10.2007 - 07.2010
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI06.2011
Post-BA Education Certification - Elementary Education
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05.2002
Skills
- IEP Development
- Behavior Management
- Educational Strategies
- Positive Learning Environment
- Title I Knowledge
- Advocacy
- Parent Relations
- Student Achievement
- Student Rapport-Building
- Differentiated Instruction
- Educational Enrichment
Certification
- Michigan Special Education Certification K-12, Learning Disabilities endorsement
- Michigan Elementary Education Certification K-5, History endorsement (grades 6-8)
- CPI Certification
- MLPP (Michigan Literacy Progress Profile) Certification
- CPR and First-aid Training and Certification
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Charlotte Senior High School
08.2022 - Current
ASD Program Teacher
Waverly Middle School
12.2021 - 06.2022
K-3 ASD Self-Contained SE Teacher
Gardner International Magnet School
08.2019 - 12.2021
Substitute Teacher
EduStaff LLC
08.2018 - 06.2019
Special Education Paraprofessional
Williamston Middle School
01.2011 - 01.2014
Graduate Student Intern
Chippewa Middle School
09.2010 - 05.2011
Summer School Teacher
Mason School District
06.2010 - 08.2010
Lead Teacher
Educational Child Care Center
10.2007 - 07.2010
Master of Arts - Special Education
Michigan State University
Post-BA Education Certification - Elementary Education
Spring Arbor University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Michigan
- Michigan Special Education Certification K-12, Learning Disabilities endorsement
- Michigan Elementary Education Certification K-5, History endorsement (grades 6-8)
- CPI Certification
- MLPP (Michigan Literacy Progress Profile) Certification
- CPR and First-aid Training and Certification
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