High School Special Education

Michelle McQuay

Email: abo0aj@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Porter Ranch

State: CA

Zip: 91326

Country: USA

Phone: 818-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Responsible Educator with excellent communication skills demonstrated by over 10 years of teaching experience.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from University Of Toronto, Porter Ranch CA 1/2001 to 6/2001 (Intermediate/Secondary Teaching)

Job History / Details:

Summary

Responsible Educator with excellent communication skills demonstrated by over 10 years of teaching experience.

Core Qualifications

Managing classroom for diverse populations

Active participation in coaching and extra curricular clubs and events.

Expertise in Languages, Special Education, Religion in all levels.

Excellent classroom management

Teaching, tutoring and counseling

Diverse classroom settings

Strong collaborator

Experience working special needs students

Effectively work with parents

Motivating students

Interactive teaching/learning

ESL- English as Second Language

Innovative lesson planning

Positive learning environment

Effective listening

Creative lesson plan development

Varied lesson plans

Differentiated instruction

Interpersonal skills

Outstanding social skills

Positive reinforcement

Effective time management

Clear public speaking skills

Interdisciplinary teaching

Positive atmosphere promotion

Achievements

Material Development

Created lesson plans targeting all types of learners to create an engaging educational experience.

Education Strategies

Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory/perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.

Student Progress Conferences

Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.

Goal Setting

Established clear objectives for all lessons/projects and communicated with students, achieving a total understanding of grading rubric and overall class expectations.

Counseling

Served as student mentor and counselor for students when academic problems and personal adjustments arose, meeting with guardians to reach solutions.

Technology Integration

Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.

Professional Experience

September 2001 to February 2011

Waterloo Catholic District School Board Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Elementary/Secondary School Teacher

Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students. Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs. Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies. Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning. Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty. Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues. Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.

Education and Training

2001 University Of Toronto Toronto, Ontario

Bachelor of Education Intermediate/Secondary Teaching

Concentration: Secondary Education

Social Studies and Languages Certification

Certifications

Permanent Certification in Elementary Education, Pre K-6

Permanent Certification in Intermediate and Secondary levels, grades 7-12

Languages Certification

Religious studies Certification

Special Education Certification

ESL Certification

Community Involvement

Teacher Assistant and Language Lab Tech at the University of Waterloo, 1997-2000

Provided tutoring in writing, reading and general study skills.

Participated in a wide variety of charitable works to support homeless.

Coached and trained students in soccer and weight training and fitness in after school programs, 2001-2011

Affiliations

(OECTA), 2001-2011

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