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Sandra Nichols-Felan

Wayne

Summary

Dynamic educator with experience at Edustaff, adept at creating individualized lesson plans and implementing IEPs. Skilled in fostering student engagement through positive reinforcement and effective communication strategies. Proven ability to collaborate with teams to enhance classroom management and support diverse learners, ensuring academic and emotional growth.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher

Edustaff
Grand Rapids
11.2023 - Current
  • Creating and implementing lesson plans.
  • Supported special education initiatives by accommodating individual learning requirements.
  • Collaborated with teachers to ensure continuity of instruction.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to educational best practices.
  • Assisted special education teachers with implementing both Individual Education Plans and Behavioral Individual Plans.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to motivate students.
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate individual needs of diverse learners in the classroom setting.
  • Substitute teacher in RESA room.

Paraprofessional

Wayne Westland School District
Westland
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Supported students with special needs during instructional time and transitions.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students for academic tasks and assignments.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
  • Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
  • Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.

Education

Alternative Route To Interim Teacher Certification

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI
06-2026

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12-2015

Skills

  • IEP
  • BIP
  • Adaptability
  • Patience
  • Individualized instruction
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication strategies
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Student assessment
  • Diversity awareness
  • Behavioral support management
  • Instructional strategies
  • Collaborative learning
  • Classroom organization
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher

Edustaff
11.2023 - Current

Paraprofessional

Wayne Westland School District
01.2023 - 11.2023

Alternative Route To Interim Teacher Certification

Schoolcraft College

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Liberty University

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