Michele Peat
Oswego,IL
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
District Behavior Management Specialist
Oswego Community Unit School District #308
08.2019 - Current
- Led District Support Team by collaborating with administrators and District Support Team members on identified needs and ensured adequate support was provided to building school teams in areas of instruction, behavior, professional development and technical assistance
- Participated in problem solving conversations and coaching for school based teams to address individual student needs, classroom needs and programmatic needs
- Utilized evidence-based practices to design targeted interventions plans with teams that directly address diverse needs of students
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on latest research as it relates to curricular initiatives, behavior and social emotional learning
- Led staff training sessions on effective behavior management techniques, curricular materials and IEP initiatives
- Provided crisis intervention support as needed to school teams for the purpose of aligning effective deescalation strategies and non-restrictive interventions to needs of individual students
- Served as resource for other professionals seeking guidance on best practices in deescalation and restrictive intervention while serving as a certified Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Trainer
Special Education Coordinator
Oswego Community Unit School District #308
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Created positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, families, and colleagues
- Supervised district level special education programming at Bednarcik Junior High and both high schools for students receiving services within SKILLS program (Supporting Kids in Lifelong Learning of Socialization, Self-Control and Self-Advocacy)
- Collaborated with key stakeholders on creation of a programmatic handbook and implementation of supportive program for students in need of consistent emotional and behavioral supports
- Evaluated student data with teams and advocated for appropriate resources and supports necessary for special education students to succeed academically and socially
- Facilitated IEP meetings with families and school team to identify strengths, needs and plans for individual students
- Evaluated special education staff through classroom observation, feedback and recommendations
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs
- Organized professional development workshops focused on special education topics, increasing staff knowledge and expertise in the field
- Supported development of school-wide schedules to meet identified IEP needs for students and organized testing accommodations for district and state assessments
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Education
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL12.2003
Associate of Science - Education
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL06.2001
Skills
- Student centered
- Team player
- Problem solver
- Empathic listener
- Self-motivated
- Crisis Response Intervention
Committees & Organizations
- SD308 Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Academic Equity Tier 1 Committee
- SD308 Social Emotional Learning Equity Curriculum Committee
- SD308 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Team
- SD308 Aspiring Teachers
Timeline
District Behavior Management Specialist
Oswego Community Unit School District #308
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Coordinator
Oswego Community Unit School District #308
07.2017 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Aurora University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Northern Illinois University
Associate of Science - Education
Waubonsee Community College
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