Michelle A. Bontemps-Lindsay

• Provide individual and family therapy services to a diverse caseload of 25–30 clients.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed personalized treatment plans.
• Deliver TBOS and BOSS services in office and community-based settings, including the Ranch.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including case managers, psychiatrists, and school personnel, to ensure holistic care.
• Implement WRAP and WHAM programming to promote holistic well-being.
• Provide education on mental health, self-care, and sustainable recovery strategies.
• Support participants in developing life skills, emotional intelligence, and career preparedness.

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
• Design unit plans that support skill development in reading, writing, and critical thinking.
• Integrate test preparation strategies to enhance student performance.
• Establish and maintain a structured, supportive classroom environment.
• Implement behavior management strategies tailored to students with diverse needs.
• Foster positive relationships to encourage student engagement and accountability.
• Adapt instructional methods to accommodate students with learning disabilities and behavioral challenges.
• Differentiate lessons to meet the individual needs of students.

• Led and managed the Art Department, overseeing a team of 8 teachers and two teaching assistants.
• Direct all artistic programming, including musicals, showcases, and in-school productions.
• Provide mentorship and coaching for art educators, ensuring high-quality instruction.
• Completed budgeting plans for all artistic performances including approving ordering, budgets and signing contracts for outside venues.
• Created scope and sequence, unit plans, and developed and facilitated training and workshops for the arts teachers.
• Ran the summer intensive reading and math program for both elementary and middle school overseeing a total of 14 teachers and 5 TAs.

Implemented strategies to enhance team communication.

Led curriculum coordination and specialized teaching strategies as BAM Setss lead teacher.

Engages in activities with the Special Education Team for BAM.

Directed vocal arrangements and rehearsals for musical performances.

• Taught Special Education in 2nd grade and middle school ELA classrooms.
• Provided targeted small-group instruction for students with disabilities.
• Led the grade team, assisting teachers with curriculum development and instructional coaching.
• Supported the school musical as a vocal coach under the Director of Music.