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Sheila Brallier

Troy,MI

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a 20+ year proven track record at Clawson Public Schools, adept at IEP development, skilled in differentiated instruction and behavior management, I successfully implement strategies that enhanced cognitive and behavioral development, significantly improving student outcomes and classroom dynamics. Passionate about empowering diverse learners and inclusion of special needs students in the general education setting.

Organized teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Michigan and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. I believe that data should drive decisions both for the IEP and in LRE decisions.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Clawson Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Educated students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.

Teacher for Students With Autism

Clawson Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2018
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Adapted lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners to increase student output.

Substitute Teacher

Macomb Intermediate School District
06.1999 - 08.2004
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Education

Masters of Special Education - Cognitive Impairment

Oakland University
Rochester, MI
05-2009

Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV) K-12 - Autism Certification

The Autism Collaborative Endorsement (ACE)
Michigan
05-2007

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05-2004

Skills

  • FBA and BIP development and implementation

  • Lesson planning

  • Assessment administration and analyzation

  • Individualized Education Plan development

  • Parent communication

  • Multidisciplinary collaboration

  • Differentiated instruction

  • Small group instruction

  • Scheduling proficiency

  • Transition planning in ASD Center

  • Social skills development

  • Orton Gillingham

Certification

  • First Aid Certification – American Red Cross
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – American Red Cross
  • NCI trained
  • Orton-Gillingham - IMSE
  • IEP Coach - Oakland Schools
  • Problem Solving Team - Oakland Schools
  • ASD Teacher Consultant
  • CI Teacher Consultant
  • START trainings (Peer to Peer, Self Management, Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports, Educational Supports and Strategies) - GVSU/Oakand Schools
  • SDI Conventional and Emergent math - Oakland Schools
  • Life Space Crisis Intervention- Oakland Schools
  • Reading Strategies - ?
  • Trauma Informed Practices

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Clawson Public Schools
08.2018 - Current

Teacher for Students With Autism

Clawson Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2018

Substitute Teacher

Macomb Intermediate School District
06.1999 - 08.2004

Masters of Special Education - Cognitive Impairment

Oakland University

Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV) K-12 - Autism Certification

The Autism Collaborative Endorsement (ACE)

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Wayne State University

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