Michell Brackin has over 20 years of experience in education and counseling. She holds a Master's degree in Professional Counseling and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Special Education. Brackin has worked as a special educator, counselor, and job coach. She has experience teaching students with diverse needs from preschool through high school. Brackin also has experience providing counseling services to adolescents, families, and adults.

1. Michell Brackin
140 Etoy Lane, Caledonia, MS 39740
(662)304-7381
brackintm5113@gmail. com
EDUCATION
MS Department of Education
Class AA: Moderate Needs, (K-12); Middle School Math; Fundamental 2019
Subjects; Psychology
Amrdige University( Southern Christian University), Montgomery Alabama
Master of Arts, Professional Counseling 2007
University of Northern Colorado, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Special Education Professional
Teacher Education Program
2003
Aims Community College
Liberal Arts, Associate of Arts 2000
AWARDS
 Dean’s List: Academic Distinction 2001-2002
 Pi Lambda Theta 2001
 Magna Cum Laude 2007
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Trinity Lutheran Preschool, Loveland, CO
Assistant Teacher– All 1999-2000
• Assist with lesson planning and implementation
• Maintain training for best practices in private preschool setting
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrator
Mary Blair Elementary, Lucille Erwin Middle, Loveland, CO
Student Teacher-self- contained and resource/inclusion 1999-2000
 Concepts and foundations of applied behavior analysis
 Measurement and experimental design
 Identifying functions or problem behavior
 Designing, implementing and evaluating interventions
 Behavior change systems
 Ethics
 Management and supervision
 Application of applied behavior analysis through the lifespan, including individuals with
cultural and linguistic diversity, autism, traumatic brain injury and extremely challenging
behaviors.
Columbus Municipal School District, Columbus, MS
Special Educator– Inclusion 2003-2009
• Complete and implement Individualized education plans in
collaboration with parents, teachers, administrators.
• Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching
aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in
active learning.
• Complete ongoing assessments of students’ strengths and needs.

2. Michell Brackin
140 Etoy Lane, Caledonia, MS 39740
(662)304-7381
brackintm5113@gmail. com
Aberdeen School District, Aberdeen, MS
MOD/Self Contained 2011-2016
 Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order
among students.
 Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
 Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety
of instructional techniques and instructional technology.
 Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification
and positive reinforcement.
 Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such
as English, mathematics, science or social studies.
 Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of
handicapping conditions.
 Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those
objectives to students.
 Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the
development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
 Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals
to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational,
physical, and social development.
 Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and
activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
 Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical
health.
 Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to
resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
 Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and
work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and
investigate.
 Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic
interests.
 Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
 Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or
requirements of states and schools.
 Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning,
following approved curricula.
 Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.
 Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of
immediate supervisors.
 Teach students personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self -
advocacy.
 Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine
priorities for their children and their resource needs.
 Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement
presentations.
 Monitor teachers and teacher assistants to ensure that they adhere to inclusive special
education program requirements.
 Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent
injuries and damage.
 Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-
sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.
 Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.

3. Michell Brackin
140 Etoy Lane, Caledonia, MS 39740
(662)304-7381
brackintm5113@gmail. com
 Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine
students' strengths and areas of need.
 Organize and label materials and display students' work.
 Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such
as restrooms.
 Meet with parents and guardians to provide guidance in using community resources and
to teach skills for dealing with students' impairments.
 Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to
maintain and improve professional competence.
 Organize and supervise games and ot her recreational activities to promote physical,
mental, and social development.
 Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
 Visit schools to tutor students with sensory impairments and to consult with teachers
regarding students' special needs.
 Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria
monitoring, and bus loading and unloading
 Provide additional instruction in vocational areas
 Provide interpretation and transcription of regular classroom materia ls through ACD and
sign language.
 Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
 Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other
experiential activities, and guide students in lea rning from those activities.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Envision, Evans, Colorado
Employment Consultant, Job Coach, Host Home Provider
• Complete and implement Individualized plans for employment, job
training, life skills, behavioral goals in collaboration with client, family,
employers, and staff members. Network with local businesses in order to
job carve, learn job details, and needs.
• Provide ongoing job, safety, and household training.
• Maintain certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention, first aid,
and CPR.
1999-2003
Community Counseling Services
Therapist Intern
• Completed 500 hours of counseling hours for adolescent and adult
client’s.
• Completed 100 hours of supervised counseling sessions.
• Learned various counseling techniques and applied them in
sessions, as well as learned presenting problems such as adolescent
offender, emotionally disturbed children, and adults who had multiple
addictions.
OSK Program Therapist
• Provide child and adolescent therapy for at risk
• Provide family therapy for at -risk
• Provide group therapy for at risk
2006-2007
2009-2011
MEMBERSHIPS
Boy Scouts Assistant; Vibrant Church Dream Team Teacher; Teaching Tolerance. Org; Council for
Exceptional Children