MICHELE SANTOS
Haines City,FL
Summary
Secure a full-time leadership position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Experienced educator with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in curriculum planning and deployment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
District Program Compliance Specialist
Polk County Board Of Education, Florida
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the monitoring and enforcement of all state and federal statutes pertaining to all areas of Exceptional Student Education (ESE/special education) for 8 schools in the Central Region of Polk County.
- Maintained strong relationships with regulators, promoting open communication and fostering a culture of transparency.
- Reduced instances of non-compliance through meticulous monitoring of internal controls and periodic audits.
- Developed strategies for addressing identified gaps in regulatory knowledge within the organization, enhancing overall compliance awareness.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations.
District LEA Facilitator
Polk County Board Of Education, Florida
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Established rapport with stakeholders by maintaining open lines of communication and consistently meeting deadlines.
- Streamlined training processes for increased efficiency and improved knowledge retention among participants.
- Mentored junior facilitators in best practices for instructional design and delivery techniques.
- Encouraged professional development among staff members by offering ongoing training opportunities and resources for growth.
Teacher
Polk County School Board, Florida
08.2014 - 07.2021
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Multiple grade levels
Teacher
Berkeley County Board Of Education, West Virginia
08.2007 - 08.2014
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Championed a school-wide focus on literacy, resulting in increased reading proficiency among students across all subjects.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for effective instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Utilized formative assessments to monitor student understanding throughout units of study, adjusting instruction accordingly to maximize success rates.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Multiple grade levels
Teacher
Jefferson Twp. Board Of Education, New Jersey
02.2004 - 06.2007
- Multiple Grade Levels
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
M.Ed.: Exceptional Student Education -
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL01.2019
BA: Psychology/Elementary Education (Cum Laude Honors) -
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ01.2004
Skills
- Professional Learning Community (PLC): Developer/Facilitator/Trainer
- School Based/Distric Based Curriculum Coach (Math/Reading)
- Team Leadership/Team Collaboration
- Excellent Organization and Time Management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication sills
- Strong Presenter/Facilitator skills
- Extensive Knowledge of Curriculum, State Standards, Progression of Standards across grade levels, Curriculum Development
- Extensive Knowledge of creating/adapting/modifying lessons to meet students with unique abilities and special needs
Accomplishments
- National Board Certified Teacher (2003-2023), K-5 Florida Certified Teacher, K-12 Florida Certified Special Education Teacher, K-6 West Virginia Certified Teacher, Elementary New Jersey Certified Teacher
- Intervention Specialist Graduate Certificate (University of Central Florida)
- Extensive knowledge with K-5 Common Core Curriculum Standards including relationship to specific state standards and grade level progression maps
- Extensive knowledge with K-5 State Curriculum Standards for Florida, West Virginia, and New Jersey
- Curriculum District Coach (Math/Reading)
- District Professional Development Facilitator/Trainer
References
- Matt Burkett, Administrator 863.295.5985 matt.burkett@polk-fl.net
- Sandra Roth, ESE Senior Manager, Central Region 863.535.6485 sandra.roth@polk-fl.net
- Amanda Bryant, Colleague/Friend 863.604.3180 manda_lou21@yahoo.com,
Timeline
District Program Compliance Specialist
Polk County Board Of Education, Florida
08.2023 - Current
District LEA Facilitator
Polk County Board Of Education, Florida
08.2021 - 08.2023
Teacher
Polk County School Board, Florida
08.2014 - 07.2021
Teacher
Berkeley County Board Of Education, West Virginia
08.2007 - 08.2014
Teacher
Jefferson Twp. Board Of Education, New Jersey
02.2004 - 06.2007
M.Ed.: Exceptional Student Education -
University of Central Florida
BA: Psychology/Elementary Education (Cum Laude Honors) -
William Paterson University
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