Michelle Pearson
Boiling Springs,SC
Summary
Organized planner, classroom manager, and educational support professional with more than 20 years of related experience. Brings a strong desire to positively impact students' lives. Knowledgeable about school processes, special education procedures, and research-based strategies focused on learners with special needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Spartanburg County School District 2
08.2022 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Spartanburg School District 7
10.2015 - 06.2022
- Provide special instruction and support to students with academic and behavioral difficulties
- Implement PBS through positive reinforcement and encouragement
- Collect data for FBA
- Implement of BIP, or behavioral intervention
- Assist classroom teachers with accomplishing instructional goals by mentoring students, leading activities, and implementing lesson plans
- Monitor and data collection of students' IEPs
- Supervise of students during lunch, physical education, and after-school extracurricular activities
- Provide group and individualized instruction in mathematics, reading, science, and social studies
- Prepare lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts
- Prepare bulletin boards, classroom materials, and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans
- Conduct assessments
- Provide tutoring sessions
- Grade assignments, tests, and homework.
First and Second Grade Teacher
Fairview Christian Academy
03.2008 - 08.2015
- Met with parents to communicate students' progress, achievements and classroom issues
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods
- Aended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics
- Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Special Education -
Converse University
05.2022
Skills
- Group instruction
- Specialized instruction
- Assessment
- IEP process
- Progress reporting
- FBA
- BIP
- RTI
- Technology
- Social, Emotional, and Behavior Curriculum
- Teaching and Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, and Emotional Disorders
- Young children with disabilities
- Adolescents with disabilities
- SPED LAW related to students with Disabilities
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Spartanburg County School District 2
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Spartanburg School District 7
10.2015 - 06.2022
First and Second Grade Teacher
Fairview Christian Academy
03.2008 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts in Special Education -
Converse University
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