Experience

Kentwood Public Schools

• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

  • Jan 2017 - Present



Michigan Virtual Charter Academy

• Virtual, Statewide, MI

• Special Education Teacher

  • Nov 2012 - Jan 2017

  Roles within MVCA: 2015-2016: K-5 Special Education Teacher 2014-2015: District Representative and Middle School Special Education Teacher 2013-2014: Middle School Lead Special Education Teacher 2012-2013: 7th-9th Grade Special Education Teacher Job Duties: • Provided individual and small group virtual instruction to students with various disabilities, aligned with IEP goals and objectives • Used a wide variety of computer programs and websites to develop and deliver… Show more Roles within MVCA: 2015-2016: K-5 Special Education Teacher 2014-2015: District Representative and Middle School Special Education Teacher 2013-2014: Middle School Lead Special Education Teacher 2012-2013: 7th-9th Grade Special Education Teacher Job Duties: • Provided individual and small group virtual instruction to students with various disabilities, aligned with IEP goals and objectives • Used a wide variety of computer programs and websites to develop and deliver instruction, as well as collect, document, and organize data • Developed and held timely IEP, REED and MET meetings, designed to meet students’ individual needs and achieve their potential • Served as a district representative for IEP, REED and MET meetings • Mentored and observed other teachers to help them meet compliance deadlines and develop quality IEPs and lessons • Maintained records to document teachers’ compliance, student progress, and contact with parents • Organized staff, students and materials to travel to state testing sites and administered assessments • Used positive reinforcement to encourage unmotivated students Show less Roles within MVCA: 2015-2016: K-5 Special Education Teacher 2014-2015: District Representative and Middle School Special Education Teacher 2013-2014: Middle School Lead Special Education Teacher 2012-2013: 7th-9th Grade Special Education Teacher Job Duties: • Provided individual and small group virtual instruction to students with various disabilities, aligned with IEP goals and objectives • Used a wide variety of computer programs and websites to develop and deliver… Show more Roles within MVCA: 2015-2016: K-5 Special Education Teacher 2014-2015: District Representative and Middle School Special Education Teacher 2013-2014: Middle School Lead Special Education Teacher 2012-2013: 7th-9th Grade Special Education Teacher Job Duties: • Provided individual and small group virtual instruction to students with various disabilities, aligned with IEP goals and objectives • Used a wide variety of computer programs and websites to develop and deliver instruction, as well as collect, document, and organize data • Developed and held timely IEP, REED and MET meetings, designed to meet students’ individual needs and achieve their potential • Served as a district representative for IEP, REED and MET meetings • Mentored and observed other teachers to help them meet compliance deadlines and develop quality IEPs and lessons • Maintained records to document teachers’ compliance, student progress, and contact with parents • Organized staff, students and materials to travel to state testing sites and administered assessments • Used positive reinforcement to encourage unmotivated students Show less



Three Oaks Public School Academy

• Muskegon, MI

• K-5 Special Education Teahcer

  • Aug 2009 - Nov 2012

  • Used both push-in/co-teaching and pull-out models of instruction to teach students with a variety of disabilities • Developed IEPs and documented student progress on goals and objectives • Collaborated with general education teachers to co-teach and provide accommodations/modifications to students • Developed functional behavior assessments and behavior improvement plans • Conducted manifestation determination meetings • Lead the Child Study Team • Participated in monthly… Show more • Used both push-in/co-teaching and pull-out models of instruction to teach students with a variety of disabilities • Developed IEPs and documented student progress on goals and objectives • Collaborated with general education teachers to co-teach and provide accommodations/modifications to students • Developed functional behavior assessments and behavior improvement plans • Conducted manifestation determination meetings • Lead the Child Study Team • Participated in monthly School Improvement Team meetings Show less • Used both push-in/co-teaching and pull-out models of instruction to teach students with a variety of disabilities • Developed IEPs and documented student progress on goals and objectives • Collaborated with general education teachers to co-teach and provide accommodations/modifications to students • Developed functional behavior assessments and behavior improvement plans • Conducted manifestation determination meetings • Lead the Child Study Team • Participated in monthly… Show more • Used both push-in/co-teaching and pull-out models of instruction to teach students with a variety of disabilities • Developed IEPs and documented student progress on goals and objectives • Collaborated with general education teachers to co-teach and provide accommodations/modifications to students • Developed functional behavior assessments and behavior improvement plans • Conducted manifestation determination meetings • Lead the Child Study Team • Participated in monthly School Improvement Team meetings Show less