Michial Alexander Templeton

Teacher, Department Head, Autism Consultant, Behavior Modification Specialist at USD 500, DoDDS, other locations overseas

• United States
• My current job since August 1992

I have earned two masters degrees in education (M.Ed Special Education with emphasis on Autism from University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045 and M.Ed. with emphasis in Literacy Studies, from Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO 64110). I am an IBCCES Certified Autism Specialist currently hold teaching certifications in Maryland and Texas.

I have experience teaching a variety of subjects at both elementary thru secondary academic levels. I have served as a Remedial Reading teacher (elementary and secondary), Business/Computer department head; a school funds custodian, published school newspapers, Behavior Modification Specialist, Autism Consultant, and developed individualizes education programs to meet a variety of special student needs. I have also earned my TEFL Diploma.

I can identify reading issues and develop interventions to overcome them. I am knowledgable of the primary learning styles (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) with the experience, education, and personal insight to develop personalized programs to meet the education needs of individual students. In addition, I understand how to use available media to maximize awareness of educational opportunities for students.

I recognize education as a constantly changing field and continue my efforts to keep pace with changes in education to enhance the learning environment of my students.

I am intrinsically motivated and enthusiastic with varied work experiences providing me the necessary skills to meet requirements for a variety of positions. My training has taught me to adapt available resources to achieve maximum success