Michele Flatbush
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - Resource
Creighton School District
Phoenix, AZ
08.2022 - Current
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
Teacher - Art
Phoenix Elementary School District 1
Phoenix, AZ
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Created engaging activities for students to explore their creativity through art projects.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Reading Interventionist
Phoenix Elementary School District 1
Phoenix, AZ
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted assessments of student's reading abilities, including phonemic awareness and fluency.
- Monitored progress of identified students by collecting data on an ongoing basis and using it to inform instruction decisions.
- Employed a variety of strategies to motivate students who had difficulty staying focused during lessons.
Director of Business Development
Cenpatico Integrated Care
Tempe, AZ
05.2005 - 03.2017
- Negotiated partnerships with key industry players to expand market presence.
- Established relationships with clients, vendors, suppliers, partners, and other stakeholders to ensure successful collaborations.
- Identified customer needs through research and analysis of data from surveys, focus groups, interviews.
Teacher/Administrator
Various School sites
Phoenix, AZ
12.1992 - 05.2005
- Began my career in education as a teacher of special
needs students at Osborn Middle School in Phoenix.
Over the years I worked in public schools, institutions
(Devereux, Arizona State Hospital) and private schools
(Academic Behavioral Alternatives) moving from
teaching to administration.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-1992
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Reporting and Documentation
Affiliations
- Coaching Battle of the Books for Grade 3-5
Certification
- SEI endorsement
- Reading endorsement (pending)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher - Resource
Creighton School District
08.2022 - Current
Teacher - Art
Phoenix Elementary School District 1
01.2022 - 05.2022
Reading Interventionist
Phoenix Elementary School District 1
10.2021 - 01.2022
Director of Business Development
Cenpatico Integrated Care
05.2005 - 03.2017
Teacher/Administrator
Various School sites
12.1992 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
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