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Michael Attilio

Minneola

Summary

Student-centered educator pursuing an Assistant Principal position with nearly 20 years of experience serving as a team lead across multiple grade levels. Lead teacher mentor supervising and supporting more than 15 teachers through coaching, collaboration, and reflective practice. Committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-achieving school culture through strong relationships and clear expectations.

Experienced in instructional leadership, data-driven decision making, and leading Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to improve student outcomes. Proven ability to facilitate whole-staff professional development, support teacher growth, and promote effective instructional practices. Skilled in collaborating with staff, students, and families while implementing schoolwide systems that strengthen accountability, engagement, and academic achievement. Dedicated to contributing to a leadership team that values equity, continuous improvement, and a positive learning environment for all learners.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher Educator

Aurelia Cole Academy
Clermont, FL
08.2024 - Current
  • Led grade-level teams in implementing effective teaching practices and curriculum alignment. Oversaw professional learning community activities to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Championed initiatives that improved student engagement and academic performance.
  • Developed and implemented curriculum to enhance teacher training programs.
  • Facilitated workshops on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
  • Mentored new educators, providing guidance on instructional practices and professional development.
  • Mentored new teachers, contributing to their professional growth and enhancing overall faculty performance. Collaborated with educational stakeholders to assess program effectiveness and identify improvement areas.
  • Developed differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in improved student outcomes.
  • Established positive classroom environments that fostered open communication and collaboration between students.
  • Implemented formative assessments throughout lessons to monitor student understanding and adjust instruction as needed for better results.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the school community by participating in professional development workshops and sharing best practices with colleagues.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.

LEARN Teacher Mentor

Highlands Elementary; Osceola County
Kissimmee, FL
08.2023 - Current
  • LEARN- Lead, Elevate, Accelerate, Retain
  • Mentor caseload of 8-10 new teachers in grade K-5 in the core subject areas, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Meet with each teacher on caseload weekly to set and work towards goals around in-field Coaching Indicators and use of Coaching Language.
  • Utilize structured, protocol- and High-Yield tools-based processes for at least 85% of New Teacher Interactions.
  • Engage in on-going coaching cycles to collect and analyze mentor and beginning teacher data of practice to inform instructional mentoring decisions that will improve beginning teacher practice.
  • Deepens and maintains own knowledge of grade-level content standards and standards-aligned tasks, lessons, and curriculum to ensure that every student has access to rigorous standards-aligned content.
  • Collaborates with school leadership team to establish mentor’s instructional role within the school and deepen alignments to school and district instructional priorities.

Teacher Educator

Highlands Elementary; Osceola County
Kissimmee, FL
08.2018 - 06.2024
  • Taught core subjects of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies to 25-31 general education, gifted, ESE, and ELL students in Fifth Grade, Third Grade, and Fourth Grade.
  • Develop strong relationships with parents through regular communication fostering a supportive learning community and leading to increased parental involvement in their child's education.
  • Improve students' reading comprehension by implementing guided reading groups and literacy centers.
  • Enhanced engagement strategies, collaboration, and on-task behavior using AVID strategies, resulting in more focused student-centered learning environment.
  • Tracked student progress using formative and summative assessments, informing future instruction and support strategies to teach small and intervention groups.
  • Track student progress using Lexia, Amira, Dreambox, STAR, and FAST programs.
  • Differentiate instruction to meet unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access curriculum successfully.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback for improved academic performance.
  • Implement positive reward system to motivate students and reinforce positive behavior based on clear expectations and routines, resulting in a more productive classroom environment based on PBIS Behavior system.
  • Leader of Professional Learning Communities for Reading and Writing for grade-level, collaborate with colleagues to analyze data to base decision making, backwards planning, and developing rigorous lessons based on B.E.S.T standards.
  • Participate in common planning with content coaches to ensure instruction and tasks are aligned and meet the depth of the B.E.S.T. standards.

Teacher Educator

Flora Ridge Elementary School, Osceola County
Kissimmee, FL
10.2008 - 06.2017
  • Grade Level Chair and PLC Facilitator in each grade level.
  • Taught First Grade (2014-2017); Fourth Grade (2009-2014); Second Grade (2008-2009)
  • Taught Second and Fourth Grade ESE Inclusion from 2008-2013, 2017.

Second Grade Teacher

La Grange Elementary; Arlington School District
La Grange, NY
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Taught core subjects of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies to 18-21 students.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management

Univerity of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05-2027

Masters of Science: Reading and Literacy Specialist (B-6) -

State University of New York at Albany
Albany, NY
05.2006

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/Concentration in English Literature

State University of New York at Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
05.2004

Skills

  • Literacy Curriculum Design Development
  • Integrate Technology
  • AVID Strategies
  • Team/Teacher Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Classroom Management
  • Student Engagement
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Monitoring Student Progress
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Data Driven Instruction

Certification

Teacher Mentor (Induction Support)

  • Mentored and supported new teachers through coaching cycles, classroom observations, and reflective feedback
  • Modeled effective instructional practices and classroom management strategies
  • Assisted in evaluating instructional effectiveness and professional growth progress

District Curriculum Writer

  • Collaborated with district leaders to design and revise curriculum maps aligned to state standards
  • Developed pacing guides, learning targets, and assessments to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment
  • Contributed to improving instructional consistency across schools in the district

AVID Coordinator

  • Led professional development for school and district staff on AVID instructional strategies
  • Trained teachers in WICOR strategies to increase student engagement, organization, and rigor
  • Supported implementation of college and career readiness practices campus-wide

AVID Site Team Leader

  • Managed implementation of the AVID program at the school level
  • Conducted walkthroughs and provided targeted feedback to teachers to improve instructional practices
  • Monitored fidelity of implementation and student outcomes

Grade Level Chair Representative

  • Represented grade-level team in leadership and decision-making meetings
  • Communicated school initiatives and coordinated team implementation
  • Facilitated collaboration and problem-solving among team members

Professional Learning Community (PLC) Facilitator

  • Led data-driven PLC meetings focused on student achievement and instructional planning
  • Guided teachers in analyzing assessment data to inform instruction and interventions
  • Promoted collaborative planning and shared accountability for student growth

MTSS Teacher Representative

  • Participated in Multi-Tiered System of Supports meetings to identify student needs
  • Helped design and monitor academic and behavioral interventions
  • Collaborated with staff and administration to improve student outcomes

School Program & Event Coordinator

  • Organized educational field trips and coordinated guest speakers to enrich curriculum experiences
  • Managed logistics, communication with families, and alignment to instructional goals

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on trends in education and bringing innovative ideas back to the classroom.

  • AVID Institute
  • Universal Design of Learning
  • FOCUS
  • School City
  • Canvas
  • Instructional Mentor Learning
  • Education Programs: FAST, STAR, NWEA, Dreambox, Lexia, Amira
  • Professional Learning Communities
  • · Clinical Educator Skills: Supporting Beginning Educators

Certification

Elementary Education (Birth - 6th), ESOL (K-12) ; Reading (K-12) ; Gifted
(K-12)

Timeline

Teacher Educator

Aurelia Cole Academy
08.2024 - Current

LEARN Teacher Mentor

Highlands Elementary; Osceola County
08.2023 - Current

Teacher Educator

Highlands Elementary; Osceola County
08.2018 - 06.2024

Teacher Educator

Flora Ridge Elementary School, Osceola County
10.2008 - 06.2017

Second Grade Teacher

La Grange Elementary; Arlington School District
01.2006 - 01.2008

Masters of Science: Reading and Literacy Specialist (B-6) -

State University of New York at Albany

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/Concentration in English Literature

State University of New York at Oneonta

Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management

Univerity of Central Florida