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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
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
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
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, MI
08.2008

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
05.2003

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

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