Michael Gardner
Mililani Town
Summary
Caring, project-based professional versed in working with a diverse student body that consists of all learning styles. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings, and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to individual needs of children and parents. Manages behavioral and emotional needs within the classroom with positive interventions. Disc golf advocate who desires to teach students through academies of study by building "Our Dream Disc Golf Course."
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Resource/Inclusion Teacher
Pearl City High School
Pearl City
08.2003 - Current
- Develop Individualized Education Plans to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve students' educational objectives.
- Analyze student data, and prescribe remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Employ differentiated instruction based on student ability levels when planning lessons.
- Create an inclusive classroom climate through activities designed to promote acceptance and respect among peers.
- Help students learn to persevere with challenging tasks, and build resilience for later efforts.
- Integrate social-emotional learning components into daily lessons.
Technical Recruiter/Account Manager, Inside Sales
Diversified Consulting Resources Inc.
Phoenix
11.1998 - 01.2023
- Developed relationships and partnered with decision-makers, including gatekeepers, HR managers, hiring managers, and executives, on recruitment initiatives.
- Followed up with both applicants and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process until a successful hire is achieved.
- Maintained an organized database of applicants using applicant tracking systems.
Outside Sales Representative
Mesa Developmental Services
Mesa
09.1994 - 11.1998
- Direct door to door sales of Rainbow Vacuum Cleaners
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Identified and addressed the needs of customers.
Education
Master of Arts - Cross Categorial Special Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-1994
Skills
- Progress evaluations
- Motivating students
- Collaborative teamwork
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Special education
- Inclusive practices
- Classroom management
- Social-emotional learning
- Differentiated instruction
- Individualized education plans
- Extensive Sales Experience
Accomplishments
- San Jose State University, Special Teams Player of the Year, 1993
- Outstanding Customer Service Award, ERA Realty, 1996
- Halle Wright Memorial Award, Most Improved Player, Glendale Community College, CA, 1991
- Top Sales Associate, Mesa Development Center 1995
Certification
- Licensed/Certified Teacher, State of Hawaii, 2005-present
Timeline
Special Education Resource/Inclusion Teacher
Pearl City High School
08.2003 - Current
Technical Recruiter/Account Manager, Inside Sales
Diversified Consulting Resources Inc.
11.1998 - 01.2023
Outside Sales Representative
Mesa Developmental Services
09.1994 - 11.1998
Master of Arts - Cross Categorial Special Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
San Jose State University
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