Michelle Loveless
Little Elm,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented planner and problem-solver who can assess the quality and effectiveness of programs and make positive changes to better serve student needs. Engages in good decision-making, critical thinking, and personnel management skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Coordinator
Prosper ISD
Prosper, TX
07.2020 - Current
- Provided professional development training sessions to faculty members on topics related to special education laws and regulations.
- Facilitated meetings with parents, teachers, therapists, administrators. to discuss goals for students' educational programs.
- Collaborated with other professionals to ensure effective communication between home, school, and community agencies regarding student progress.
- Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff, parents, and administrators on best practices in educating students with disabilities.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
Lead Educational Diagnostician
Prosper ISD
Prosper , TX
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Conducted evaluations of student performance to determine eligibility for special education services.
- Provided professional development training to teachers regarding best practices when working with special needs children.
- Established positive relationships with families in order to support their child's success in school settings.
- Plan and facilitate team PLC
- Support on-boarding of new staff
Educational Diagnostician
Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD
Carrollton, TX
07.2014 - 06.2018
- Conducted evaluations of student performance to determine eligibility for special education services.
- Facilitated meetings between school personnel, parents and outside agencies to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided for students with disabilities.
- Participated on the District Autism Evaluation Team
Educational Diagnostician
Titus County Shared Services
Mt. Pleasant , TX
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted in the identification of learning disabilities by administering assessments such as IQ tests, achievement tests.
- Conducted evaluations of student performance to determine eligibility for special education services.
- Case managed speech students
Teacher
North Lamar Independent School District
Paris, TX
08.2003 - 06.2013
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
Education
Ph.D. - Special Education
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05-2024
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX11-2011
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TX05-2003
Skills
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Policies and Procedures Enforcement
- Performance Evaluations
- Program Analysis
- Staff Development
Accomplishments
- Peterson-Ahmad, M.B. , Loveless, M., & Pettigrew, J. (2023). Using simulation to support assessment discussion with parents in an educational diagnostician preparation program. DiaLog.
- Loveless, M. (2023, July 11-12). Voices from the Field: Factors related to job satisfaction of educational diagnosticians. TCASE Interactive, Austin, TX, United States.
- Loveless, M. (2023, October 31). Voices from the Field: Factors related to job satisfaction of educational diagnosticians. Region 10 LEAP Meeting. Richardson, TX, United States
Certification
- English Language Arts and Reading/Social StudiesGrades (4-8)
- Special Education Supplemental Grades (4-8)
- Educational Diagnostician Grades (EC-12)
- Principal Grades (EC-12)
Timeline
Special Education Coordinator
Prosper ISD
07.2020 - Current
Lead Educational Diagnostician
Prosper ISD
08.2018 - 06.2020
Educational Diagnostician
Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD
07.2014 - 06.2018
Educational Diagnostician
Titus County Shared Services
07.2013 - 06.2014
Teacher
North Lamar Independent School District
08.2003 - 06.2013
Ph.D. - Special Education
Texas Woman's University
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University - Texarkana