Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Ethics
Timeline
Michael Toran

Michael Toran

Conyers,GA

Summary

Experienced educator with a strong background in substitute teaching, effectively engaging students through interactive lessons while maintaining a positive classroom environment. Proven adaptability and classroom management skills enhance learning experiences. Demonstrated ability to follow lesson plans and uphold discipline, ensuring a productive educational setting.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher /School Counseling Intern

Atlanta Public Schools System (APS)
08.2022 - 01.2025

Resigned due to Daily Counseling Internship Requirement for Master in Counseling Degree.

School Counselor Internship and Student

Seton Hall University: Student
09.2022 - 05.2025
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
  • Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
  • Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
  • Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
  • Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
  • Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
  • Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
  • Contributed to development of effective school policies that addressed issues such as attendance, discipline, and substance abuse prevention.
  • Supported students transitioning between grade levels by working with teachers to develop effective transition plans aimed at minimizing potential challenges during adjustment periods.
  • Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
  • Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
  • Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
  • Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
  • Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
  • Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
  • Enhanced faculty collaboration through regular consultation on classroom management strategies, behavioral interventions, or other support measures needed for student success.
  • Created an inclusive learning environment by advocating for accommodations for students with special needs or disabilities.
  • Streamlined referral processes to external mental health services, ensuring timely support for students in need.
  • Empowered students to make informed career choices through comprehensive career counseling and exploration activities.
  • Fostered supportive and inclusive school environment by implementing comprehensive counseling programs.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions for new students by developing orientation programs and ongoing support mechanisms.
  • Coordinated with community organizations to enhance support services and resources available to students.
  • Collaborated with teachers to integrate social-emotional learning into curriculum, promoting holistic educational experience.
  • Supported students through crisis intervention services, providing immediate assistance and long-term recovery plans.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of counseling programs to ensure effectiveness and adapt strategies as needed.
  • Developed and led workshops on college readiness, significantly increasing college application rates.
  • Conducted individual assessments to identify students' needs, guiding them towards appropriate resources and interventions.
  • Improved student attendance rates by identifying and addressing underlying issues through targeted counseling interventions.
  • Enhanced student academic performance with personalized counseling sessions.
  • Increased awareness of diversity and inclusion issues among student body by implementing targeted educational programs.
  • Promoted culture of continuous improvement by leading professional development sessions for faculty on counseling techniques and student support services.
  • Enhanced parent engagement by organizing informational sessions on adolescent development and academic support strategies.
  • Advocated for student needs, resulting in adaptation of school policies to better support student well-being.
  • Improved student resilience by designing and facilitating group counseling sessions focused on stress management.
  • Strengthened student leadership skills by advising student-led initiatives and clubs.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
  • Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
  • Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
  • Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
  • Advocated for students to access available resources.
  • Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
  • Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
  • Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
  • Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
  • Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
  • Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
  • Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
  • Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.

Special Education Paraprofessional

David. T. Howard Middle School (APS)
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Provides assistance to teachers with classroom organization, management and instructional strategies
  • Works individually with assigned students to ensure that each student benefits from the assignment or task
  • Uses learning tools, including computer-based training
  • Monitors students' movement through cafeteria lines
  • Assists the custodian with cleaning cafeteria
  • Assists teachers with the preparation of boards and wall materials as it relates to daily lesson plans
  • Grades tests or student assignments
  • Makes copies and prints materials for classes
  • Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from the classroom to the bus area
  • Assists with training volunteers.

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Paul Dunbar Elementary School (APS)
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Reports in person to the school building to provide face-to-face instruction to students
  • Able to provide instruction simultaneously to in-person and remote learners, if necessary
  • Responsive to changing school and district instructional needs
  • Provides classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans
  • Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
  • Maintains a safe and orderly environment
  • Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned
  • Maintains a professional appearance
  • Remains at school the entire school day, unless otherwise instructed to leave by building principal
  • Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
  • Maintains reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility

Education

Masters - Mental Health /School Counseling

Seton Hall University, Orange, NJ
05.2025

Master Art of Teaching - Middle School Education

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
05-2022

MPM - Project Management

Keller School of Management, Dunwoody, Georgia
05-2007

Batchelor of Science - Technical /Business Management

DeVry University, Decatur, Georgia

Skills

  • Behavior Modeling
  • Discussion Facilitation
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Behavior management
  • Attention-deficit disorder experience
  • Relationship building and management
  • Student engagement
  • Group and individual instruction


  • Group instruction

  • Activity planning
  • Behavior modeling

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Disciplinary procedures

  • Elementary education
  • Special education
  • T
  • Compliance
  • IEP documentation
  • Discussion facilitation
  • Video conferencing

  • Assessment techniques
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Teamwork and collaboration

  • Relationship building
  • Staff collaboration
  • Decision-making
  • Time management

  • Documentation and reporting
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Issue resolution
  • Written communication
  • Active listening

  • Problem-solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Student needs assessments
  • Student counseling
  • Small group tutoring
  • Interpersonal communication

Accomplishments

  • Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
  • Facilitated group therapy counseling for identified [Student population] to [Outcome statement].
  • Managed a high-volume caseload of [Number] students, including [Number]% with IEP and 504 plans.
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].

Certification

  • Master in Project Management, Upon renewal of license, PMP certification
  • Paraprofessional Certification, 01/29/21
  • GACE Admission Test, 02/07/21
  • Gates Ethics Assessment, 07/09/20
  • Substitute Teacher Certificate Fulton County, STEDI
  • Substitute Teacher Certificate Gwinnett County, Training Program Completed
  • Project Management Institute, 9387, PMP

Ethics

Recognized by the State of Georgia as successfully maintained a high order of ethics as a professional. Awarded Certificate

Timeline

School Counselor Internship and Student - Seton Hall University: Student
09.2022 - 05.2025
Substitute Teacher /School Counseling Intern - Atlanta Public Schools System (APS)
08.2022 - 01.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional - David. T. Howard Middle School (APS)
08.2021 - 02.2022
Long Term Substitute Teacher - Paul Dunbar Elementary School (APS)
09.2020 - 06.2021
DeVry University - Batchelor of Science, Technical /Business Management
Seton Hall University - Masters, Mental Health /School Counseling
Georgia State University - Master Art of Teaching, Middle School Education
Keller School of Management - MPM, Project Management