MICHELLE ROLLINS

Phone: (480) 612-7997 • mrollins7493@gmail.com

Professional Summary
Driven full time teacher in a 4th grade classroom with students who have various learning styles and skills.
Skills/ Objectives
• Experience with special-needs students
• Tailoring curriculum plans
• Positive learning environment
• Student-centered learning
Teaching Related Experience
Teacher- Special Day Class & General Education 08/2017 to Present
Brea County Hills - Brea, California
Taught students from grades 3rd-6th grade in a Special Day Classroom. Accommodating and Modifying work to provide
personalized instruction at each students’ level. Currently, teaches 4th grade in a general education classroom. Provides
differentiated instruction for all students with small groups and consistent feedback. Creates a positive classroom climate where
students feel excited to learn and safe within the classroom.
Teacher- Special Day Class 08/2016 to 06/2017
Brea Junior High- Brea, California
Led an individualized learning environment for 7th and 8th graders with various needs. Students had Autism, Emotional
Disturbance, ADD/ ADHD, and/ or other health impairments. Created engaging lessons that were student driven and
included the students’ interests. Provided positive behavior supports for the classroom and individualized behavior plans
for students as needed.
Teacher- Self- Contained Autism High School 01/2016 to 05/2016
Gilbert High School- Gilbert, Arizona
Created a safe and engaging learning environment for students who have Autism. Provided behavior supports and
interventions for students to enhance their learning experience. Consistently provided differentiation instruction for each and
every student. Worked with various curriculums such as LINKS that includes discrete trial training and constant positive
reinforcement.
Education/ Credentials
Bachelor of Arts: Special and Elementary Education , December 2015

Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ

GPA: 3.45
Masters of Curriculum: Curriculum & Instruction- Autism Spectrum Disorders, December 2018
Arizona State University- Online

Certifications/ Activities
CPR Certified
Fingerprint Clearance Card
PAL Advisor Certification- PAL advisor for Peer Assistance Leadership student club
Professional Development
Michelle Garcia Winner Conference: Social Thinking and how to implement in the school curriculum
Common Sense- Implementing technology safely & effectively in classrooms
Hobbies/ Interests
Walking my dog, yoga, and baking/ cookie decorating