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Susan Milkamp

Norton Shores,MI

Summary

Experienced Special Education Teacher focused on helping all students experience success, self confident, and reach their fullest potential in the classroom. Strengths in connecting with students and providing them with the individualized tools necessary to be successful. Organized, hard working, positive attitude and good team player!

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor

(Private tutor)
09.2012 - 12.2023
  • Assessed students’ present level of performance to find appropriate starting point.
  • Used multiple methods to assist students in reading and writing skills.
  • Improved overall student performance in reading and writing skills as well as self confidence!
  • Collaborated with parents to better assist students while working together as well as at home.
  • Helped provide resources for students/families to use at home.

Substitute Teacher

Edustaff
Norton Shores, MI
02.2022 - 12.2023
  • Long term subbing position for building floating guest teacher at Churchill Elementary for six weeks.
  • Filled in for classroom teachers as well as helped in classrooms wherever support was needed.
  • Followed lesson plans to run classrooms of grades K-5
  • Successful behavior management
  • Able to adapt quickly to create a calm, successful environment in any situation.

Reading Tutor

Specialized Language Development Center
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2010 - 05.2011
  • Trained in the Orton Gillingham Method for dyslexia.
  • Proficient in the Specialized Language Development “curriculum” to assist students with dyslexia.
  • Successfully implemented this strategic curriculum and to assist student in reading and writing skills.
  • Improved student overall reading, writing skills as well as self confidence!
  • Excellent communication skills with both the SLD Center as well as with parents.

Special Education Teacher

Holland Public Schools
Holland, MI
09.2003 - 06.2009
  • Resource room teacher for 4th and 5th grade students. (2003-2008
  • Resource math teacher for 6th - 8th grade students. (2008-2009)
  • Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
  • Strong classroom management skills.
  • Excellent at communicating and collaborating with staff and parents.
  • Positive attitude and great team player!

Special Education Teacher

Wedgewood Christian Services
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2003 - 08.2003
  • Taught summer school in a residential treatment program for elementary students with mental and behavioral needs.
  • Successfully developed and implemented lesson plans in a positive and fun delivery.
  • Developed and implemented a successful classroom behavior system for all students in a positive and encouraging way that supported both the students, staff, and existing behavior plans already in place through the home.
  • Worked collaboratively with the support staff and directors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

Hope College
Holland, MI
05-2002

Skills

  • Experienced special education teacher
  • Proficient in IEP writing, planning and facilitating
  • Strong classroom management skills
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Experienced in behavior intervention; creating and implementing behavior plans
  • Good at connecting with students and creating an environment in which they can thrive

Affiliations

  • Mona Shores Middle School Diving Coach
  • Calvin Church Youth group leader assistant
  • Sunday School teacher, preschool - 5th grade

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Edustaff
02.2022 - 12.2023

Tutor

(Private tutor)
09.2012 - 12.2023

Reading Tutor

Specialized Language Development Center
01.2010 - 05.2011

Special Education Teacher

Holland Public Schools
09.2003 - 06.2009

Special Education Teacher

Wedgewood Christian Services
06.2003 - 08.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

Hope College

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