1. Joseph C. Wheeler, M.Ed.
18837 Hilton Drive, Southfield, MI 48075
(313)221-4545 | jcawheeler@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
• Highly knowledgeable in all areas of Special Education i.e. LD l EI l CI l Autism
• Professional Certification (State of Michigan) English (BA) Speech (BD) w/ Highly Qualified Status
• Over twenty years teaching experience 9 as contracted English Teacher
• Prepares for diverse/inclusive classrooms via experience/practicum in Special Education
• Curriculum Analyzer/Developer l Data-driven curriculum expertise
• Urban Public Schools Background w/ superb Analytical l Critical Thinking l Reasoning l Organizational (Skills)
• Experiences teaching English/Language Arts at all secondary grade levels (6–12)
• Differentiated Reading/Writing Instructional Specialist
• Professional Actor
EDUCATION:
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ Master Special Education: GPA 3.8/4.0 (Online) 2009
University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI Instruction/Curriculum: 41/44 Credits 1995
University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI Teacher Certification: English (BA) Speech (BD) 1995
Oakland University, Rochester Hill, MI Bachelor of Arts: English /Theater 1990
EXPERIENCE:
Drama Teacher (HQ) Grades 6-8 Old Redford Academy Middle School, Det. MI 1991 – Present
• Design and implement Drama curriculum and program with a focus on informational text
English Teacher (HQ) Grades 6-10 Global Educational Excellence, Det. MI 2014 -- 2016
• Teach writing to ESL/ELL children in diverse climate using several prominent research-
based strategies
e.g. SIOP (Sheltered Intervention Observation Protocol) ILC (Intervention Learning Cycles) successfully
• Develop classroom procedures strategies to promote good behavior/professionalism
• Create lessons and plans that are aligned with state/national standards
English/Drama Teacher (HQ) Grades 9 - 12 Detroit Public Schools, MI 2011 – 2014
• Motivated interest by using leadership, technology, modified lesson plans to accommodate individual needs
• Implemented pre/post assessment tests to measure students strengths/weaknesses
• Integrated differentiated instruction with cooperative learning into lesson to create concept boards
• Introduced students to fundamentals of Drama e.g. Stage Direction Voice & Diction to perform monologues
English Teacher (HQ) Grades 6 - 12 Detroit Public Schools, MI 2009 – 2011
• Captivated interest w/ lecture topic on good vs evil via pros/cons discourse about Early American Civilization
• Invoked pupils critical thinking to synthesize information from various sources to create essay
• Assigned to implement Project MMAMA to improve handwriting including that of diagnosed child
Building/Long-Term Substitute (HQ) Grades K–12 Detroit Public Schools, MI 2005 – 2009
• Controlled highly challenged climates without incident by using learned, created techniques
• Requested by principal to coach faculty on the use ‘Sign & Recognize’ for better class management
• Called upon for consent to use Project MMAMA in DPS grant proposal to continue receiving state funding
Language Arts Teacher (HQ) Grade 6 Detroit Public Schools, MI 2003 – 2005
• Analyzed/interpreted state test scores (GLCE); collaborated with faculty to devise strategies to achieve
success across curriculums (School Improvement Team)
• Achieve high rate of parent involvement; queried by school district to consider expansive use of method
• Highlighted in school newspaper for facilitating classes with respect; article written by Principal
• Executed curriculum (Open Court) by modifying lessons/plans that lead to improved state test scores
Long-Term Substitute (HQ) Social Studies Grade 7 Detroit Public Schools, MI 2002 – 2003

2. • Referred by principal to teach at Halley Magnet Middle School a feeder to Detroit’s high-achieving schools
e.g. Renaissance High School a school that many of my Home Room students attended
RELATED TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Independent Contract Tutor Learning Disability Clinic Oak Park, MI 2009 – 2010
Affiliations & Accomplishments
• Notary Public since 1992
• Member of Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society
• Volunteer Manager District 14 Congress Office Protect Working Families Proposal campaign
• Improved MEAP scores successfully implementing curriculum reading/writing program
• Created/implemented career-long research-based program using Boom’s Taxonomies
Project MMAMA (More Motivational Activity More Achievement) in areas of Reading/Writing &
Neural Plasticity w/ laudable results in diverse settings including Lynne Master’s Learning
Disability Clinic to improve children’s academic skills
• School Improvement Team Emerson Elementary Middle School/Noble Middle School
• Referred and elected to teach at Hally Magnet Middle School (former DPS Honor School)
• Member of National Council for Teachers of English
• Volunteer Supporter of Don Bosco Hall w/ Project Standing T.A.L.L. (Theater Academics &
Learning Language) w/ Earnest E. Maddox et al
• Successfully spearheaded proposal adopted to aid minorities acceptance into School of
Engineering Oakland University (OU) minorities are now winning national awards in engineer
• OU Gospel Choir l Theater l Drama Club l Starting Guard for intramural championship
basketball team l Treasurer/V.P. & President of prominent student organization l Member of
President’s Club w/ University President Joe Champagne