Michael J Cleary

Committed to ensuring learner success. Engage students in the learning experience to improve their education. Providing support and acting as a positive role model to create an environment that fosters growth and development. A passion for education and a commitment to student achievement. Driven to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and their families. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments.

• 4-time Deans list recipient
• Cum Laude Graduate
• 25th annual Clement Stacy Undergraduate Research Conference, Presented research about student achievement, 'How do teachers foster a love of learning in children that will stay with them as they grow?'

• Create and carry out educational lesson plans for direct instruction of students
• Assisted children in all elementary grades, K-5, who were in need of extra educational attention, while helping them to grow and learn.
• Worked closely with teachers and principal to assess and address the educational and/or personal needs of students
• Collect data on student progress to update IEP’s and hold annual case conferences with parents
• Acted as substitute teacher for grades K-5 on an as needed basis, providing lessons established by the teacher
• Co-organized and administered schoolwide ISTEP testing
• Co-Teach various classes and grade levels

• Portage Township Schools, Portage, IN, Wellness Committee Member, Various after school activities/sporting events, Organized and ran 2 separate Dungeons and Dragons clubs for students: 1 at the middle school, 1 at the high school
• Duneland School Corporation, Chesterton, IN, Organized and ran Chess Club for 5th and 6th grade students, Took chess club members to district and state competition
• Trinity Lutheran Church and School, Hobart, IN, School Board Member, Volunteer Instructor - Vacation Bible School
• Real Life Community Church, Portage, IN, Event Organizer/Volunteer - Back to school fair
• Life Bridge Christian Church, Valparaiso, IN, Event Volunteer-500 Turkeys charity fundraiser, Event Volunteer- Feed the Need food drive, Church planning committee

• PSY 235 Child Psychology
• SOC 421 Juvenile Delinquency
• EDCI 323 Educational Technology for Teaching & Learning
• EDPS 220 Psychology of Learning
• SOC 391 Social and Academic Success in Public Education
• EDPS 591 Assistive Technology in Special Education
• EDPS 515 Applied Behavior Analysis

• Special Education Credential - [State] Department of Education.
• Certified Special Education Teacher (CSET) - National Association of Special Education Teachers.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• First Aid Certification – American Red Cross or National Safety Council.
• CPR/AED Certification