Becky Finkle
Auburn,IN
Summary
Dedicated professional with a passion for teaching and seeing children reach their full potential academically, socially, and spiritually
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Liaison
Through The Roof
Fenton, MI
11.2023 - Current
- Liaison between ministry in Zambia and board within America
- Raise awareness of and support for ministry
- Communicate with donors and sponsors through newsletters and social media
- Mentor new Zambian leadership
- Oversee and monitor finances for the ministry
- Organize and lead virtual staff trainings for current Zambian staff
Director
Through The Roof
Kabwe, Zambia
10.2018 - 11.2023
- Established 501(c) non-profit in Michigan and NGO (non-government organization) in Zambia each with autonomous boards
- Collaborated with various government offices within Zambia and America to ensure proper licensing and documentation of the ministry
- Developed an educational team through trainings on general and special education strategies and techniques, as well as trainings on various disabilities and their impact on education
- Interviewed and hired all positions for the ministry, including teachers, teachers assistants, physical therapist, assistant director, and cook
- Coordinated and helped lead trimester parent workshops
- Organized a wide range of medical needs, from medicine to surgeries, with various hospitals and government agencies across the country for students
- Established strong relationships with student families through biweekly mothers/caregivers support group
- Started and organized weekly inclusive community kids club with over 200 children
Teacher of Students With Autism
Genesee Intermediate School District
Flint, MI
08.2004 - 08.2012
- Professional Development Coordinator for Early Childhood Building 2010-2012
- START coach/trainer (STatewide Autism Resource & Training): co-lead 2-day conferences on educational best practices for students with autism for the county and surrounding area
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with state and district curriculum requirements to meet the various learning needs and styles of students
- Wrote, lead, and implemented IEP meetings
- Worked closely with ancillary staff (OT, SLP, and school psychologist) to help meet the various educational needs of each student
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate the diverse needs of students
- Kept organized documentation of behavioral and academic progress in accordance with Behavior Intervention Plans and IEP's
- Communicated regularly with parents on student progress
Education
Master of Education - Education of Individuals With Autism
Oakland University
Rochester, MI08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI05.2003
Skills
- Creativity and Innovation
- Motivating Students
- Critical Thinking
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative Learning
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Director, Liaison
Through The Roof
11.2023 - Current
Director
Through The Roof
10.2018 - 11.2023
Teacher of Students With Autism
Genesee Intermediate School District
08.2004 - 08.2012
Master of Education - Education of Individuals With Autism
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Eastern Michigan University