Summary
Michael Simanski is a dedicated special education teacher with nine years of hands-on experience supporting students with emotional and behavioral challenges at Sheppard Pratt in Cumberland, Maryland. He has progressed through roles from Therapeutic Staff Support to Assistant Behavior Specialist and Interim Special Education Teacher, and now holds a Special Education Teacher position, demonstrating steady professional growth within the same mission-driven organization. Michael is skilled in implementing IEPs, structuring classrooms, and applying evidence-based behavioral interventions, grounded in his ongoing Bachelor of Applied Science in Special Education and Behavior Analysis at Frostburg State University. He brings practical insight from direct therapeutic work into classroom instruction, enabling tailored supports that bridge behavioral goals and academic progress. Known for patience, consistency, and a data-informed approach, he aims to advance special education practices that foster both learning and emotional resilience.
9 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc Special Education and Behavior Analysis, Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc Special Education and Behavior Analysis at Frostburg State University
Associate's degree Secondary Education and Teaching, Associate's degree Secondary Education and Teaching at Allegany College of Maryland