Michael Holland

Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse individuals in various settings and communities. Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication abilities. Proficient in developing, comprehending, interpreting, and implementing procedures, policies, standards, and regulations related to educational and social service programs. Skilled in maintaining confidentiality within work environments. Experienced in leading teams to oversee all aspects of a non-profit organization. Capable of training, supervising, and evaluating staff and volunteers. Well-versed in time, financial, and resource management, as well as working with groups to establish and define goals. Comfortable and adept at conducting workshops in diverse cultural and professional contexts. Possesses strong teaching skills with a background in elementary and middle school education, including working with minority students and families, special education students, behaviorally disordered students, and gifted and talented students. Effective in providing individual and family counseling services, assisting distressed families in identifying at-risk behaviors and implementing intervention and prevention strategies. An experienced leader with a solid track record of guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing streamlined processes, ensuring high standards are met, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for a collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence. A dedicated education professional ready to contribute a wealth of teaching experience to a new role. Skilled at creating engaging lesson plans that foster a positive classroom environment conducive to student learning and development. Recognized for strong collaboration with colleagues and adaptability to evolving classroom needs. Proficient in curriculum planning and student assessment techniques.

• Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students. Consistently received ratings of 4 (Highly Effective) or 5 (Exemplary) using the Danielson Framework of Evaluation.
• Collaborated with team of three by writing a $12,000 grant to fund the development of Afterschool Art programs for Native American Students.
• Collaborated with team of four in the development of an project to integrate behaviorally disordered students into my regular education fourth grade classroom.
• Achieved behaviorally disordered students becoming accepted by the mainstream school students. In addition, office referrals for the behaviorally disordered students dropped over 50% by completing their work and controlling their behavior with accuracy and efficiency.
• Facilitated a 80% drop in office referrals by implementing PAX Schoolwide at SDRCS in Jemez Pueblo.

• Montana Teaching License, Elementary K-8, 05/01/26
• New Mexico License in Early Childhood Education, Preschool-Grade 3, 05/01/31
• New Mexico License in Elementary Education, K-8, Endorsed as “HIGHLY QUALIFIED” in Middle School Social Studies and English Language Arts, 05/01/31
• Prepare-Enrich National Seminar Training Director and Instructor, 01/01/07, Present
• Certified PeopleMap Personality Seminar Trainer and Instructor, 01/01/10, Present
• Family Wellness National Director and Instructor, 01/01/10, 05/01/17

• Family Wellness, Inc., FEMA and State of New Mexico Trained as School Safety Coordinator and Officer, National Council of the Teachers of English,
• National Council of the Teacher's of Mathematics, PAX Good Behavior Team Member and Trainer, PeopleMap Trainer, Prepare-Enrich National Seminar Director and Instructor,
• QPR Suicide Prevention Certified Trainer

2023 Distinguished Educator Billings Public Schools Education Foundation, Billings, MT.

2020 Certified School Safety Planner. New Mexico State Police, Santa Fe, NM.
2020 QPR Certified Trainer. New Mexico Department of Health, Albuquerque, NM.
2019 PAX Behavior Trainer. Paxis Institute, Tucson, AZ.
2011, 2010, and 2009 Best Premarital Education Program in New Mexico. Albuquerque, NM. 

 2010 PeopleMap Certified Trainer. Santa Maria, FL.
2010 Grantee Special Recognition, Department of Health and Human Services. Washington, DC. 

 2009 State of New Mexico Grant for $25,000 to support Family Wellness programs. Rio Rancho, NM.

 2008 Family Wellness Certified Trainer. Orlando, FL.
2007 Prepare-Enrich National Seminar Director and Instructor. Minneapolis, MN.
2006 Grant Award for Healthy Marriage Demonstration Grant; $2.5 Million. Washington, DC. 

 2000 Grant Award for After school Enrichment for Native American Students; $12,000 Rio Rancho, NM.

1991 Sallie Mae Outstanding First Year Teacher Award. (100 Best First Year Teachers across the USA. Los Alamos, NM.