A. Michael Nichols
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
A dedicated teacher focused on serving low-income neighborhoods in the Philadelphia area by ensuring students with disabilities receive high quality instruction, modifications, and accommodations to support students with disabilities reach their highest potential.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Special Education Coordinator/Instructional Coach
People for People Charter School
03.2024 - Current
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Coached and observed teachers to improve teaching techniques.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Founding Special Ed Teacher, SPED Coordinator
Deep Roots Charter School
07.2018 - 03.2024
- Managed evaluation process for students in need of cognitive, achievement, and related service evaluations
- Trained and certified staff in trauma informed non-violent crisis intervention
- Oversaw and coordinated Specialized Services Powerschool Program
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated schedules and assignments of 1:1 paraprofessionals
- Developed and led Extended School Year program for the school.
Special Education Teacher
Universal Bluford Charter School
12.2015 - 06.2018
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments
- Instructed students in specialized reading and math groups
- Created and implemented student's IEP's and behavior plans for students to make academic and behavioral progress.
Special Education Teacher
Connecting the Pieces LLC
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Provided modifications and life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood and Special Education
Eastern University
05.2014
Certification
Pennsylvania
- Instructional I, Special Education PK-8, Early Childhood: Grades PK-4
New Jersey
- Instructional I, Elementary School: K-6, Students With Disabilities
National
- CPI Instructor, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Trauma Informed
Timeline
Associate Special Education Coordinator/Instructional Coach
People for People Charter School
03.2024 - Current
Founding Special Ed Teacher, SPED Coordinator
Deep Roots Charter School
07.2018 - 03.2024
Special Education Teacher
Universal Bluford Charter School
12.2015 - 06.2018
Special Education Teacher
Connecting the Pieces LLC
01.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood and Special Education
Eastern University
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