Todd Mickler
Canton,GA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Enthusiastic physical education teacher offering well-developed communication, time management and organizational talents. Poised professional evaluating wellness needs and promoting lifelong love of exercise.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Cherokee County Schools
Canton, GA
08.2004 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Developed strong framework and policies for effective basketball program.
- Upheld safety standards at practices, games and events.
- Promoted lifelong skills such as discipline and good sportsmanship.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
Health Ann Physical Education/Special Education Teacher
Clayton County Schools
Jonesboro, GA
08.1999 - 05.2003
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Coached Football and Baseball.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement and assess IEP plans.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
Teacher
Jones Co Board Of Education
Gray, GA
08.1998 - 05.1999
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Specialist of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Piedmont College
Demorest, GA05.2016
Master of Science - Special Education
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA08.2002
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA05.1998
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Faculty Coordination
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Motivating Students
- Parent Communication
- Positive Interactions
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Cherokee County Schools
08.2004 - Current
Health Ann Physical Education/Special Education Teacher
Clayton County Schools
08.1999 - 05.2003
Teacher
Jones Co Board Of Education
08.1998 - 05.1999
Specialist of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Piedmont College
Master of Science - Special Education
Georgia College And State University
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
Georgia College And State University