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MICHELE SANTOS

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
Bethune Academy, Horizon's Elem, Lake Alfred Elem
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, FL
01.2019

BA: Psychology/Elementary Education (Cum Laude Honors) -

William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
01.2004

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