Susan Milkamp
Norton Shores,MI
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher focused on helping all students experience success, self confidence, 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
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
E.I. Special Education Teacher
Lakeshore Learning Center
03.2024 - Current
- Provided individualized academic support for students with emotional impairments in a self contained school.
- Subbed for each classroom weekly so teachers could have planning time.
- Trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) and used on a daily basis with students with emotional impairments.
- Created a calm, safe environment in which students feel safe and able to learn.
- Effectively implemented schoolwide behavior plans and expectations.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques.
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.
Tutor
Private Tutoring
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.
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
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 and High School Diving Coach
- Sunday School teacher, preschool - 5th grade
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
other
Timeline
E.I. Special Education Teacher
Lakeshore Learning Center
03.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
02.2022 - 12.2023
Tutor
Private Tutoring
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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