Michelle Hettel
@michellehettel
Special education teacher and learning specialist focused on student growth.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated special education teacher and learning specialist with a strong record of developing and delivering targeted instruction for elementary and middle school students.
I have led self-contained and resource classrooms, co-taught across ELA, math and science, facilitated IEP meetings, and implemented interventions such as SLANT, Wilson Language, and phonics-based instruction.
I have experience analyzing district data, participating in committees to improve RTI and personalized learning, coordinating Special Olympics programming, and supporting students via homebound tutoring and remote instruction.
I bring collaborative leadership, consistent progress monitoring, and a commitment to individualized student success to each role.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Grade 3–8 state assessments using rubrics for reading and mathematics across multiple states, ensuring consistent, standards-aligned scoring and timely reporting.
Private Tutor
Self Employed
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Provide 1:1 instruction in reading and math using SLANT phonics intervention, maintain progress records, and communicate with teachers and parents to support student growth.
Special Education Teacher
Whitney Elementary School
Aug 2020 - May 2023 (2 years 9 months)
Developed and taught lessons for second-grade self-contained classrooms, led IEP meetings, created behavior plans with social worker, and implemented SLANT reading intervention for hybrid learning.
Special Education Learning Specialist
Yorkville CUSD 115
Aug 2016 - Jun 2020 (3 years 10 months)
Taught 4th–6th grade resource classrooms and co-taught ELA and math, facilitated IEPs and homebound tutoring, implemented Wilson Language intervention, and led district committees to revise RTI and co-teaching practices.
Special Education Learning Specialist
Cooper Middle School
Jan 2013 - Jun 2016 (3 years 5 months)
Developed and taught 6th–8th grade resource lessons, co-taught across core subjects, facilitated IEPs and homebound tutoring, and used Freckle to support mathematics growth.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Concordia University Chicago
Master of Special Education Leadership, Special Education Leadership
Completed a Master of Special Education Leadership with coursework and an internship focused on identification of diverse learners and staff development.
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science, Special Education
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Special Education and obtained Illinois Type 10 licensure with endorsements including Learning and Behavior Specialist 1 and middle level science and language arts.
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Software and tools used professionally
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Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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