Michael Salinas
Brooksville,FL
Summary
Skilled leader that values integrity, passion and possesses a servant heart! First, an ESE teacher in the Chicago suburbs, I built honest relationships with diverse cultures of children. Putting student’s first, and working to innovate and prioritize student achievement, I continue to lead and bring people together. Working toward educational leadership in Florida, I thrive on communication and teamwork for ALL stakeholders. My strongest desire is to impact the diverse lives of all community members, including children, families and businesses! I believe in the education and equipping of ALL children!
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
ESE Specialist/Department Chair
Lake County Schools
01.2021 - Current
- Exceptional Student Educational (ESE) Advocate
- ESE compliance expert
- Lead Facilitator of ESE Department Meetings
- Versed in educational aw/ leadership
- Facilitation of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings
- Professional development facilitator
- New teacher mentor
Consultation Teacher
Lake County School
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsible for writing over 100 quality IEPs
- Facilitated IEP meetings-Advocating for ESE Students
- Adhered to school board policy to promote equity and diversity
- Participated in professional development as Teacher Leader
- Facilitated small group/direct instruction as tutor to promote and improve student academic achievement
Emotional/Behavioral Disability (E/BD) Instructor
Lake County Schools
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Differentiated Instruction to a diverse population of ESE students
- Maintained structured and compliant classrooms for students with behavioral needs
- Planned and implemented Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for ESE student needs
- Taught core subjects in Intensive Support (self-contained) classrooms
- Responsible for writing quality IEPs for a diverse population of students
Intellectual Disability (InD) Teacher
Lake County Schools
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Modified curriculum and differentiated instruction for a diverse population of student needs
- Ongoing communication with students, agencies and families on progress/needs
- Served students with autism, intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, and other varying exceptionalities
- Promoted growth and achievement with passion and sensitivity
Community Based High School (CBHS), Alternative Program
Lake County School
01.1997 - 01.2007
- Facilitated high school alternative students
- Designed/implemented relevant life skills lessons
- School curriculum writer/facilitator
- Overseeing day to day operations of a 3-tiered program- academics, life skills, vocational
Education
Master of Science Degree - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
01.2024
Master of Science Degree - ESE Education K-12
Chicago State University
01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Art, Education, Philosophy
Central University
01.1997
Skills
- Leadership/Compliance Specialist
- Meeting Facilitator
- ESE Law Expert
- Department Chair
Certifications
- Professional Teaching Certificate/License - State of Florida (2009- Present)
- English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsed
- Exceptional Student Education (ESE), K-12
- Art, K-12
- English, 6-12
- Social Studies, 6-12
Contactinfo
salinasm@lake.k12.fl.us
Interests
- Volunteering- church ministries
- Volunteering- prison ministries
- Committee Member- Guiding Coalition/Stakeholder
- Hiking- state parks, national parks
- Reading
- Writing
- Drawing/Painting
Recommendations
- Michael Randolph, Principal, Leesburg High School, (352) 787- 5047 x 7014
- Matt Kistler, Staffing Specialist, Lake County Schools, (352) 787- 5047 x 6615
- Kindra Abner, Assistant Director of ESE, Lake County Schools, (352) 787- 5047 x 6625
- Kenneth Kallina, Assistant Principal, Seminole High School, (417) 358- 7782 x 1031
- Mary Bailey, Assistant Principal, Leesburg High School, (352) 787- 5047 x 7013
- Stuart Milchman, Assistant Principal, Leesburg High School, (352) 787- 5047 x 7012
Timeline
ESE Specialist/Department Chair
Lake County Schools
01.2021 - Current
Consultation Teacher
Lake County School
01.2019 - 01.2021
Emotional/Behavioral Disability (E/BD) Instructor
Lake County Schools
01.2013 - 01.2018
Intellectual Disability (InD) Teacher
Lake County Schools
01.2009 - 01.2013
Community Based High School (CBHS), Alternative Program
Lake County School
01.1997 - 01.2007
Master of Science Degree - ESE Education K-12
Chicago State University
Bachelor of Science - Art, Education, Philosophy
Central University
Master of Science Degree - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
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