Michelle D.
Special Education Teacher, Academic Tutor, Interventionist
Hi! I’m a dedicated Special Education teacher and academic intervention specialist with experience supporting K–12 students with diverse learning needs. I specialize in creating individualized learning strategies that build confidence, close academic gaps, and help students thrive academically and emotionally. My background includes: - Academic tutoring and intervention - Reading and math support - Science of Reading–based literacy instruction - IEP implementation and progress monitoring - Differentiated instruction for diverse learners - Educational resource and lesson creation - Parent communication and student support planning - Curriculum adaptation and organization I have experience working with students across elementary, middle, and high school settings in both classroom and one-on-one environments. I support learners in areas such as phonics, fluency, reading comprehension, writing, study skills, executive functioning, foundational math, and academic confidence-building. In addition to education services, I’m highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in communication, scheduling, documentation, Canva design, and virtual support tasks. I also create educational materials, assessments, lesson plans, intervention resources, and student-friendly visuals tailored to different learning styles and grade levels. I pride myself on being patient, dependable, creative, and easy to work with. My goal is always to provide high-quality support that helps students and families feel confident and successful. If you’re looking for someone who is professional, compassionate, and passionate about education, I’d love to work with you!
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 5.4 months active (since May 2026)
Last 6 months: $3k
$3k in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
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