Samantha Huyghe
Berkley
Summary
Experienced educator specializing in the areas of early childhood special education, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, and autism. Collaborative and adaptable, with a proven ability to develop individualized education plans, manage classrooms, and create inclusive learning environments. Recognized for consistently achieving positive outcomes and adeptly adjusting teaching strategies to meet diverse learner needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
West Bloomfield School District
08.2022 - Current
- Was the 1755 service provider within the GSRP classrooms ensuring student success through collaboration with general education teachers along with supplying strategies, visual supports, and hands-on support in real time as situations arose.
- Developed and manged IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction accordingly to meet individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, using data analysis tools to inform ongoing instructional planning and decision making.
- Implemented data-driven instructional practices, resulting in improved student performance on assessments and increased mastery of key concepts.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure seamless delivery of supports for students requiring additional interventions or therapies.
- Supported inclusion efforts by differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students with special needs.
- Increased parent involvement in the learning process by maintaining open communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Enhanced student motivation by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lesson plans.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by implementing effective behavior management strategies and promoting respect among students.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Engaged students with specialized play and educational activities to boost learning.
- Developed positive relationships with colleagues and students within classroom to implement full-inclusion model.
- Administered, interpreted and reported student evaluations to parents and guardians.
K-2 Grade Self-Contained Leveled Classroom Teacher
Doherty Elementary School, West Bloomfield School District
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Delivered instruction to up to 12 students (across all three grade levels) with mild to moderate learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, social-emotional impairments, cognitive impairments, and other health impairments
- Supervised two to three paraprofessionals on a daily basis to ensure that each student was receiving the best personalized education possible
- Created and orchestrated a day-by-day schedule to incorporate each individual student academic and IEP needs into our day such as inclusion, SLP, social work, PT, OT, etc
- Collaborated with colleges and administration as part of our Student Support Team and PBIS Team to implement a school wide PBIS rewards program at our school
- Participated in multiple professional learning communities (various grade levels and special education department) to help differentiate and adapt the core curriculum to each individual student’s level
- Incorporated social media into our classroom to help keep parents/families and the community involved in our daily classroom activities
- Used data driven from our computer-based screeners to drive instruction and create individual reading action plans for each student who fell below 30% compared to their same aged peers
Special Education Resource Room Math Teacher
West Bloomfield High School, West Bloomfield School District
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Delivered mathematics instruction to 13 students per class (grades 9-12) with mild to moderate learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, social-emotional impairments, and other health impairments
- Differentiated, accommodated, and modified Instruction throughout every class to meet the needs of all students
- Collaborated with special education and general education math teachers to develop and map out a modified curriculum
- Participated in two different professional learning communities (Special Education Department and Mathematics Department.)
- Created a behavior plan for student with social-emotional impairments
- Sought out different ways I could further get involved with student activities outside of school (Girls Varsity Lacrosse- Assistant Coach.)
- Modified instruction based upon student data on a daily basis (Data-Driven Instruction)
- Collected data using self-created spreadsheets
- Created and updated Individual Education Plans (Annual Reviews, R.E.E.D’s, and M.E.T’s)
- Led Individual Education Plan meetings with parents and student present
- Completed paperwork and participated in MDR’s (Manifestation Determination Reviews.)
- Directed paraprofessionals in daily tasks and utilized them in small group and one-on-one instruction
- Co-taught with another special education in order to deliver multiple mathematic lessons to the same class of mixed abilities
Special Education Resource Room (2-4th Grade) Long Term Teacher
Scotch Elementary School, West Bloomfield School District
04.2015 - 06.2015
- Delivered small group instruction to students in grades 2-4 with mild to moderate learning disabilities and social-emotional impairments
- Taught Reading, Writing, and Mathematic strategies and concepts
- Coordinated lessons with general education curriculum being taught in class
- Communicated with several different general education teachers on various subjects
- Stepped up and volunteered to help in any way possible (substitute for another teacher when there was a shortage, go on field trips to lend a helping hand, etc.)
Special Education Resource Room (3rd-5th Grade) Intern Teacher
North Elementary School, Parchment School District
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Delivered Instruction to students in grades 3-5 with mild to moderate learning disabilities, socio-emotional delays, speech and language delays, and mild intellectual disabilities
- Assisted with preparing Individualized Education Plans (IEP), report cards, and behavior plans
- Modified and accommodated instruction while co-teaching in a 5th grade general education classroom
- Planned instruction based upon the goals and objectives listed in IEP’s, while incorporating the students’ personal strengths and learning styles/methods
- Attended IEP meetings, team meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and various trainings
- Assessed students weekly/monthly according to their IEP goals and objectives
- Recorded and tracked student progress towards their goals and objectives
- Assisted with administering DELTA Math Assessment
- Communicated with parents regarding student’s progress
General Education 2nd Grade Intern Teacher
Independence Elementary School, Clarkston School District
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Delivered whole-group instruction in all subject areas to 23 students
- Planned lessons according to curriculum requirements, grade-level content expectation state standards, and student learning modalities
- Instructed students based upon their reading levels using guided reading in small groups
- Managed small groups and one-on-one instruction to provide extra support using scaffolding
- Attended weekly staff meetings, RTI meetings, Culture of Thinking meetings, and PLC meetings
- Worked collaboratively with other 2nd grade teachers and other professionals in the building
- Extended lessons beyond curriculum guidelines to help differentiate instruction
- Received certificate of completion for attending training on Academic Service Learning projects
- Managed behavior through whole class and individual behavior charts/individual tickets
- Held Conferences with students one-on-one to discuss progress on daily assignments
- Tracked and graphed student progress towards reaching their Mad Minute Math goals
- Provided support for students with Autism while teaching 2nd grade curriculum on a daily basis
- Designed lessons to accompany Reader’s Workshop and Writer’s Workshop lessons
Pre-K (3-4 Year Olds) Head Start Intern Teacher
Kalamazoo RESA Head Start
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Encouraged positive interaction between children while teaching them valuable life skills
- Fostered the learning of basic skills such as brushing teeth, proper hand washing skills, etc
- Facilitated hands-on learning to help teach children cooperation and problem solving
Education
Master of Special Education - Special Education Focus in Autism
Oakland University
Rochester, MI12-2022
Skills
- MiStar
- PowerSchool
- G Suite
- AESP-COSF
- CPI
- Creating & Implementing Individualized Education Plans
- Sensory integration techniques
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Inclusive teaching practices
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Play-based learning
- Language development strategies
- Child development
- Visual supports implementation
- Assistive technology integration
- De-escalation techniques
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
West Bloomfield School District
08.2022 - Current
K-2 Grade Self-Contained Leveled Classroom Teacher
Doherty Elementary School, West Bloomfield School District
09.2017 - 06.2022
Special Education Resource Room Math Teacher
West Bloomfield High School, West Bloomfield School District
09.2015 - 06.2017
Special Education Resource Room (2-4th Grade) Long Term Teacher
Scotch Elementary School, West Bloomfield School District
04.2015 - 06.2015
Special Education Resource Room (3rd-5th Grade) Intern Teacher
North Elementary School, Parchment School District
01.2015 - 04.2015
General Education 2nd Grade Intern Teacher
Independence Elementary School, Clarkston School District
09.2014 - 12.2014
Pre-K (3-4 Year Olds) Head Start Intern Teacher
Kalamazoo RESA Head Start
05.2014 - 08.2014
Master of Special Education - Special Education Focus in Autism
Oakland University
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