Crystal Talia

Teaching Experience

Lamphere Schools

Simonds Elementary

Teacher in Self Contained ASD Classroom

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Devised weekly classroom schedules and responsibilities for students and

Paraprofessionals.

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Planned instructional strategies for students including creation of IEP for each

participant

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Coordinated and lead numerous IEP conferences that include behavioral

management plans, functional behavioral analysis, and annual reviews

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Developed strategies and maintaining a classroom environment conductive

Planned effective teaching methods and deploy a variety of instructional

techniques that are in an interest of the students

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Kept timely communication with parents to make them aware about the

student's progress, behavior, language, and any necessary precautions

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Adapted a dynamic educational strategy that allowed them to continue

progressing in their academic development

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Took necessary precautions to protect the students and school equipment’s,

materials, and facilities

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Established and maintained a positive line of communication with the parents

concerning and academics

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Use positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist

students in the development of appropriate behavior.

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Collaborate efficiently with therapeutic support staff, behavioral specialists,

and other support personnel in the complex instructional effort

Walled Lake Consolidated School District

Dublin Elementary, Twin Sun Early Childhood Center

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Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive

environment.

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Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to

improve the development of sensory and perceptual, motor skills, language,

cognition, and memory.

AUGUST 2024-PRESENT

MARCH 2020-JUNE 2024●

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Instruct student in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as

phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to

meet students’ varying needs and interests.

Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the student’s

individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an

overall positive behavioral support system.

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction,

demonstration, and work time.

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an

environment conducive to learning for all students.

Meet with parents to discuss their children’s progress and to determine

priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.

Confer with parents, administrators, social workers, and other professionals to

develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote

students’ educational, physical, and social/emotional development.

Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on

children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative

regulations.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate

those objectives to students.

Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow of students

in inclusive classroom settings.

Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive

classrooms.

Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.

Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.

Assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.

Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development

activities, curriculum development meetings if necessary, and other

professional opportunities.

Clarenceville School District

Clarenceville Middle School

Middle School Resource Room Teacher

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Provided specialized instruction utilizing district-approved curriculum, and

provide evidence of student mastery of instructional content

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Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized

and small group instruction

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Provide consultative services to general education teachers to support student

learning outcomes in the LRE/ general education classroom

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Communicate regularly with parents/ families by means of newsletters,

websites, email, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.

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Establish and maintain standard of student behavior to achieve an effective

learning atmosphere

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Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and

prepare progress reports

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Identify student needs/ present level, and as a collaborative member of the IEP

team, determine supplementary aids and services, measurable goals and

objectives and program/ service recommendations for IEPs

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Create an environment for learning through interactive and attractive displays,

centers and exhibits of student’s work

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Participate in professional development activities both in-district as well as

outside to enhance instructional effectiveness

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Record student attendance daily

Bloomfield Hills District

Bloomin' Preschool

Preschool Teacher

Developed a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children with the

creative curriculum as part of the greater international baccalaureate focus.

Employed a variety of educational techniques (blocks, toys and games, art, etc.) to

stimulate the intellectual curiosity of children

Observed each child to develop tailored educational plans in order to help them

improve their social competencies and enhance self-esteem

Encouraged children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments

independently

Guided children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully

constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, colors, etc.)

Organized planned rest periods and snack distribution sequences to ensure proper

health and safety protocols were followed

Communicated with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and

psyche

Tracked children’s growth and met with parents to collaborate best strategies for

each student

Collaborated with other educators in an effort to harmonize educational processes

Maintained a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety

standardsTROY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOULAN PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Teacher in Self Contained ASD Classroom

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Devised weekly classroom schedules and responsibilities for students and

Paraprofessionals.

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Planned instructional strategies for students including creation of IEP for each

participant

●

Coordinated and lead numerous IEP conferences that include behavioral

management plans, functional behavioral analysis, and annual reviews

●

●

Developed strategies and maintaining a classroom environment conductive

Planned effective teaching methods and deploy a variety of instructional

techniques that are in an interest of the students

●

Kept timely communication with parents to make them aware about the

student's progress, behavior, language, and any necessary precautions

●

Adapted a dynamic educational strategy that allowed them to continue

progressing in their academic development

●

Took necessary precautions to protect the students and school equipment’s,

materials, and facilities

●

Established and maintained a positive line of communication with the parents

concerning and academics

●

Use positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist

students in the development of appropriate behavior.

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Collaborate efficiently with therapeutic support staff, behavioral specialist

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, DETROIT, MI Education Specialist, Autism Spectrum Disorder May 2020

Education Specialist, Early Childhood Special Education, Present

Master of Arts in Elementary Education, May 2010

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3.9/4.0 GPA

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K-5 Certification in Michigan, May 2008

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Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement, September 2016

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST LANSING, MI Bachelor of Science, Merchandising Management