Michelle Skeps
Holley, NY *****
Phone: 585-***-****
E-mail: abiwg3@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Employment utilizing my Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology in an
environment where I can also implement my certification in elementary
education and my focus on special education and substance abuse.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science in Psychology from SUNY Brockport
New York State PreK-6th Grade Teaching certification
2005-2006 St. Bonaventure College Olean, New York Started my Masters
Degree in Special Education Not complete as of present date
AWARDS
Graduated Summa cum Laude GPA 3.82
2000 Induction into Alpha Chi Honor Society
2000 Induction into Psi Chi Honor Society for Psychology
WORK EXPERIENCE
Summer 2001 BOCES II Monroe County Teachers Aide
Responsible for ABA programs to PDD classroom students
Implemented behavioral program designed by teacher to keep students on task
and safe
Summer 2001 to February 2002 Respite caregiver
Provided care for one of students and family whom I met through BOCES
employment. Child was low functioning autistic boy with many behavioral
issues. Used various methods of behavioral management tactics while
working with child.
2002 6th grade long term substitute Churchville Chili Middle School
Collaboration within a team teaching classroom with fellow colleagues.
Planning units and lessons, daily instruction, assessment and classroom
management.
Students varied in education levels from gifted to special education
children. Therefore lesson planning was designed to meet the various levels
as well as the classroom management methods that I implemented.
May 2001 thru 2007 Substitute Teacher Gates Chili, Churchville Chili,
Holley, Olean, Pioneer School Districts
Kindergarten thru 12th Grade
Olean and Pioneer mostly Special Education Classrooms
2001- 2005 Involved in counseling settings, group and individual. Sat in on
sessions and am very knowledgeable of twelve step programs and working with
addicts and mental health clients from various walks of life.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Several tutoring jobs for private individuals all subjects .
Working with addicts and mental health patients in various settings.
REFERENCES
John Bellini Churchville Chili Middle School Principal 585-***-****
Lisa Leonardi 5th grade teacher Churchville Chili Middle School 585-293-
4516
Michelle Skeps
LANGUAGES
Have 4 years of Spanish education. I am not fluent speaker yet can
understand when spoken to.
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
My interests include helping others and I spend time with others listening
and sharing my life experiences.
HOBBIES
I have four children, 17, 16, 2 and 8 months. My hobbies include having fun
with them. I also enjoy cake decorating.
COMPUTER SKILLS
College level courses in excel, power point, Microsoft
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Pre-k thru 6th grade certification expired February 2002. Working towards
obtaining my counseling license and my masters in special education
Michelle Skeps