Michelle Hosenbackez
Tampa,FL
Summary
Talented Assistant Principal offering 14 years of educational experience. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Resourceful and passionate with a talent for developing and implementing successful strategies. Adept at supporting and enhancing teacher success with effective training and mentoring.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
04.2023 - Current
- Recruit, interview, and hire instructional and support staff.
- Designed schoolwide PLC protocol.
- Trained and mentored instructional staff on PLC protocol.
- Develop and deliver professional development based on instructional need assessment.
- Weekly walk-throughs, PLCs, and observations
- Built school-wide tiered walk-through protocol to support teacher development.
- Established school-wide systems and structures.
- Developed all bell schedules including early release, regular, and testing bell schedules.
- Support new teacher development through training, coaching, and mentoring. Supported the following programs TIP/TOP/ACP.
- Supported construction project on campus, 25-million-dollar project.
- Responsible for school facilities and operations.
- Supervise custodial and clerical staff.
- Developed systems and structures for clerical team.
- Supervise and support MTSS/RTI, student behavior, and school wide procedure development.
- Lead Instructional Leadership Team in the development of strategies to support student learning in every classroom.
- Launched PBIS Committee for the purpose of creating a schoolwide PBIS program; recruited, guided, and facilitated a group of educators on the process of developing and implementing a schoolwide PBIS program.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Spearheaded professional development initiatives, fostering an environment of continuous growth for staff members.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Managed budget allocations for academic programs, ensuring responsible use of resources for maximum educational impact.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences and open houses to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Streamlined administrative processes to maximize efficiency in daily operations at the school level.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
- Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within the district.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Built strong relationships with local community organizations for outreach efforts supporting both student learning and school reputation.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Collaborated with educators in an effort to monitor student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
Math Coach, Subject Area Lead, & Math Instructor
Adams Middle School
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Established weekly planning cycle for math department that included the following topics: benchmark breakdowns, unit assessments, and data analysis & interventions.
- Developed professional development opportunities for the math department to include how to access, read, and use the Big M Florida BEST Benchmarks, and how to effectively lesson plan and implement interventions based off data analysis.
- Weekly coaching cycles to increase content knowledge and planning effectiveness has improved student learning based off the PM1 to PM2 comparison, showing that 89% of all students increased in math content knowledge
- Work with the testing coordinator to oversee testing
- Provide and interpret math data weekly to have data chats with leadership
- Create solutions for the math department to ensure all students have access to high quality rigorous instruction.
- Developed school-wide classroom procedure.
- Overseen all math inventory to include consumables and textbooks; this includes scanning them into Destiny and disturbing to teachers and students.
- Provide effective classroom management, instruction, and differentiation to 38 students with 95% of the students showing proficiency based off PM2 data.
- Trained educators on how to use the Newline TVs in the classroom
- Trained educators on the use of School city, Canvas, Synergy, and other platforms used in the district
- Individual teacher effectiveness for the 2022-2023 school year
- The outcome of my students: 7th grade Accelerated Math students scoring proficient: 100%
- Algebra EOC pass rate: 94%
- Created small groups to enhance student proficiency for the entire school
- Developed the interventions that would be used during these small groups and pulled/ran the small groups
- The outcome is listed below
- Department effectiveness for the 2022-2023 school year
- The outcome of the math department: 8th grade Math students scoring proficient: 34%: Increase of 26%
- 7th grade Math students scoring proficient: 26%: Increase of 20%
- 6th grade Math students scoring proficient: 10%: Increase of 1%
- Algebra EOC pass rate: 94%
- Created a standard level grade enhancement program for students who failed math
- This program assisted 12 students in enhancing over 34 grades, giving them the opportunity to matriculate to high school.
- Enhanced student understanding by incorporating real-life examples and problem-solving exercises in math lessons.
- Collaborated with teachers to design and implement effective math curriculum, improving overall student performance.
- Provided one-on-one coaching to struggling students, helping them overcome learning barriers and achieve academic success.
- Developed innovative teaching strategies to engage students and foster a positive learning environment in the classroom.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adapting instructional methods for optimal results.
- Implemented data-driven instruction methods, identifying areas of improvement and tailoring lesson plans accordingly.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
Math Instructor
Jennings Middle School
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Created school wide math invention program to include increasing rigor inside the classroom, tutoring during school, and a Saturday math FSA prep camp during the 20-21 school year.
- This yielded the following outcomes on the 2022 FSA: Grade 8 students scoring proficient: 25%: Increase of 2% from 2021
- Algebra students scoring proficient: 89%: Increase of 31% from 2021
- School wide Math Bottom Quartile: 52%: Increase of 2% from 2021
- School wide Math Accelerated: 69%: Increase of 21% from 2021
- Individual teacher effectiveness for the 2021-2022 school year
- The outcome of my students: 7th grade Accelerated Math students scoring proficient: 83%
- 7th grade Accelerated Math students showing Learning Gains: 87%
- 7th grade Regular Math students showing Learning Gains: 85%
- 7th grade Regular Math Students “becoming” proficient: 13%
- 7th grade Regular Math Bottom Quartile showing Learning gains: 95%
- Individual teacher effectiveness for the 2020-2021 school year
- The outcome of my students: 7th grade Accelerated Math students scoring proficient: 47%
- 7th grade Accelerated Math students showing Learning Gains: 58%
- 7th grade Regular Math students showing Learning Gains: 65%
- 7th grade Regular Math Students “becoming” proficient: 14%
- 7th grade Regular Math Bottom Quartile showing Learning gains: 85%.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by utilizing interactive teaching methods such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and problem-solving activities into lesson plans.
- Developed innovative learning materials to cater to diverse learning styles and needs of students.
- Mentored new math instructors, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective teaching strategies.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication about student progress, fostering strong relationships between home and school.
- Evaluated curriculum effectiveness, recommending changes to ensure alignment with state standards and industry trends.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, catering to individual student needs and promoting inclusive education.
- Focused on critical thinking skills development, challenging students to apply mathematical concepts across various contexts.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by implementing consistent rules and consequences while maintaining rapport with students.
Math Instructor
Adams Middle School
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided effective classroom management, instruction, and differentiation to 6th-8th grade math intensive students, no data collected because of COVID
- Created online learning videos and practice sheets to engage students during COVID
- Collected data for 120 students about students’ needs and whereabouts during times of uncertainty
- Created standard level grade enhancement program for students who are at-risk of failing
- Provided instruction to students via phone, video, and text.
- Held regular office hours to assist students struggling with materials.
- Initiated communication with students to address learning concerns and offer additional guidance for independent study.
- Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention.
- Created detailed syllabus to outline teaching methods, learning objectives and exam dates.
- Utilized mathematical applications and problem-solving techniques to teach advanced topics in mathematics.
- Documented and communicated student progress on course goals to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Implemented innovative resources such as videos, metaphors and real-life scenarios to illustrate course concepts and engage students.
Owner, Creative Director, and Instructor
DAZZLING DOLLS COMMUNITY DANCE TEAM
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Developed, planned, and implemented all branding and marketing materials which yielded an enrollment of 108 students within 2 years
- Created the scheduling, registration, team selection, billing, budgets, bookkeeping and customer service for the entire team
- Developed and managed class curriculum for tumbling, ballet, jazz, pom, and hip-hop classes
- Developed a program to build a bond between dancers, their families, and the community which allowed the team to leverage that relationship to help raise over 3000 dollars each year for our dancers
- Created a nurturing atmosphere for dancers and their families, overseen the creative direction of the teams, and managed the day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Administrator and Instructor
HOKE PREPARATORY ACADEMY
08.2011 - 06.2019
- Ensured compliance with all state homeschool regulatory laws, requirements, and testing
- Researched, selected, created (when necessary) and implemented all curriculum for grades preschool-5th grade
- Created all learning objective, assessments, and lesson plans
- Assessed students learning style and needs to ensure the best curriculum and structure was implemented
- Taught the following subjects for grades preschool-5th grade reading, language arts, math, spelling, writing, art, music studies, Latin, history, science, and critical thinking; with students’ scores being in the 98% on Iowa Test each year.
Tutor, Instructor, Education Program Developer
LAKE RIM RECREATION CENTER
08.2011 - 06.2019
- Developed and taught pre-school tumbling classes for 2- to 5-year-olds
- Developed and taught pre-school classes for 3- to 5-year-olds to include early literacy, letter of the week, reading foundations, math sense, art for little hands, and counting bears
- Assessed elementary and middle school aged students’ academic needs and created a learning plan to aid them in advancing their critical thinking skills in reading and math
- Developed relationships with parents to create a support system for the student to ensure the greatest academic outcome.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through engaging activities and consistent reinforcement of complex concepts.
- Collaborated with fellow tutors to develop effective strategies for addressing diverse student needs and abilities.
- Utilized various assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adjust instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
Education
Master of Education in Educational Leadership -
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL08.2007
Skills
- Discipline management
- Program Development
- Opportunities Identification
- Policy Implementation
- Student achievement
- Relationship building and networking
- School Facilities and Operations
- Strategy Development
- Program Evaluation
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Budget Development
- School Security and Safety Procedures
- Data Analysis
- Policy and procedure development
- Staff Development
- Instructional expertise
Certification
- Educational Leadership
- Mathematics Grades 5-9
- Gifted Education
- CPR/BLS
- Master Trainer Training
- Youth Mental Health Training
- Threat Assessment Training - Florida Model
Strength Finder
- Strategic
- Achiever
- Relator
- Learner
- Belief
Timeline
Assistant Principal
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
04.2023 - Current
Math Coach, Subject Area Lead, & Math Instructor
Adams Middle School
08.2022 - 04.2023
Math Instructor
Jennings Middle School
08.2020 - 07.2022
Math Instructor
Adams Middle School
10.2019 - 07.2020
Owner, Creative Director, and Instructor
DAZZLING DOLLS COMMUNITY DANCE TEAM
08.2016 - 06.2019
Administrator and Instructor
HOKE PREPARATORY ACADEMY
08.2011 - 06.2019
Tutor, Instructor, Education Program Developer
LAKE RIM RECREATION CENTER
08.2011 - 06.2019
Master of Education in Educational Leadership -
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
University of South Florida