Michelle Del Villar
Chicago
Summary
Committed, compassionate, and reliable Special Education Teacher with a proven background in enhancing learning experiences for children with diverse needs. Skilled in creating adaptive teaching methods tailored to individual student requirements, fostering an inclusive classroom environment, and skilled at addressing each student's unique needs, while creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Strong background and experience in creating positive learning environments, fostering parent-teacher relationships, and managing Individualized Education Programs (IEP) to support student success. Known for the ability to streamline processes, improving workflow efficiency, and productivity within special education departments. Demonstrate success in communicating student performance to districts, parents, or guardians.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IEP Coordinator
The Menta Group
Chicago
11.2024 - Current
- Facilitate IEP and FIE meetings to review student performance and academic achievement.
- Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
- Maintain appropriate contacts with districts, intermediate units, and state special education leaders in continued compliance with special education programs.
- Conducted meetings with teachers, parents, and school administrators to discuss eligibility criteria for special education services.
- Familiar with the development of a transition plan and goals.
- Assure that all goals are written and implemented.
- Communicate with district representatives to finalize and discuss sections of the IEP.
- Created individualized behavior plans that addressed challenging behaviors related to disabilities.
- Provide guidance to teachers, parents, and other stakeholders in determining appropriate educational goals and objectives.
- Assist teachers with IEPs and goal questions.
Special Education Teacher
The Menta Group
Chicago
05.2019 - Current
- Created, adapted, and implemented curriculum that was suited to each student's individual needs and abilities.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities & MTSS.
- Organized field trips or community experiences to enhance learning opportunities for special education students.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
Paraprofessional
Esperanza Community Services
Chicago
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked with students, both individually and independently, to gain the necessary skills to become independent individuals.
- Assisted the teacher and behavior technician in planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Track student behavior depending on the students' IEP and behavior plan, and create.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Implemented the ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) method and techniques.
- Come together with the behavior technician, classroom staff, and BCBA to discuss new and/or updated behavior plans, or any new observations on student(s).
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Dominican University
River Forest, IL05-2023
Liberal Arts And Sciences
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2015
Master of Arts - Master of Education in Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Knowledgeable in and with special needs students
- Behavior management
- Leading IEPs and collaborating with school districts
- Instructional design
- Data tracking
- Individualized education plans
- Applied behavior analysis
- Collaborative teaching
- Communication skills
- IEP implementation
- Classroom management
- Instructional strategies
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Functional behavior assessment
- Positive role model
- Behavior modification
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent communication
- Non-violent crisis intervention
Accomplishments
Certificate of Achievement:
- Educational Innovator Award-2020
- Offered to be a part of Honor's Society in both graduate programs
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Professional Educator's License (PEL)
- Passed the ILTS 290 LBS1 Test
- Educational Administrator License-in progress
Timeline
IEP Coordinator
The Menta Group
11.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
The Menta Group
05.2019 - Current
Paraprofessional
Esperanza Community Services
09.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Special Education
Dominican University
Liberal Arts And Sciences
DePaul University
Master of Arts - Master of Education in Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
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