Michelle Martin
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Accomplished education professional skilled in supporting diverse student needs through behavior management and compliance oversight. Expertise in coordinating special education services and fostering collaboration among families and staff to improve educational outcomes. Seeking to leverage a strong background in a Dean of Students position to enhance student success and school culture.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registrar / Special Education Administrative Assistant
ACADEMY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS / VIRTUAL PREPARATORY ACADEMY OF ARIZONA / WYOMING VIRTUAL PREP
10.2023 - Current
- Support students, families, and staff across multiple school programs.
- Maintain student records, enrollment, withdrawal, attendance, and transcript processes.
- Coordinate special education documentation and compliance requirements using IEPPro.
- Schedule meetings and communicate with families regarding student services and support.
- Monitor student data and reports to support decision-making and compliance efforts.
- Assist with state testing, student support services, purchasing, and inventory management.
- Collaborate with school staff to promote student success and positive educational outcomes.
Special Education Administrative Assistant
VISTA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted students, parents, and staff with special education services and support.
- Managed records requests, student documentation, and compliance reporting.
- Coordinated IEP meetings and maintained special education records.
- Created and maintained spreadsheets and reports related to attendance, graduation, discipline, and student services.
- Assisted during crisis situations involving students, families, staff, and law enforcement.
- Supported special education classrooms and instructional teams.
- Managed purchasing and inventory processes.
Dean of Students for Special Education Students
VISTA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Oversaw student discipline and behavior systems while ensuring compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and district policies.
- Led behavior intervention planning and monitored student progress.
- Facilitated meetings with students, families, teachers, and administrators to address academic and behavioral concerns.
- Supported positive school culture through relationship building and student-centered interventions.
- Reviewed attendance, behavior, and academic data to identify trends and improve student outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of behavioral incidents and intervention plans.
- Provided support and guidance to staff regarding behavior management and student success strategies.
- Maintained a visible presence on campus to promote student safety, accountability, and engagement.
Special Education Administrative Assistant
MGRM PINNACLE HIGH SCHOOL
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Coordinated IEP meetings and student services.
- Tracked student progress and behavior to identify support needs.
- Maintained compliance records and discipline reporting.
- Processed records requests, conducted screenings, and organized student documentation to maintain accurate records.
- Supported students in an alternative education setting.
- Assisted with purchasing and inventory for multiple campuses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Capella University
225 S 6th St 9th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402-338906-2026
Skills
- Special Education Compliance
- Discipline documentation
- Student Discipline and Documentation
- Academic and Behavioral Intervention Planning
- Crisis Intervention and De-escalation
- Attendance Monitoring and Intervention
- Educational Data Analysis
- Intervention planning
- PowerSchool
- IEPPro
- Salesforce
- Google Workspace
- Organizational and Time Management Skills
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Time management
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Family and Parent Engagement
- School Culture and Climate
- Google Workspace
Certification
- CITI Human Subjects Research Training
- IEPPro Training
- PowerSchool Training
- Special Education Compliance Training
- FERPA and Student Records Compliance
- State Assessment Coordination Experience
- Crisis Intervention and Student Support Experience
Honors And Achievements
- Expected Graduation Honors: Summa Cum Laude
- Cumulative GPA: 3.917
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology Candidate, Capella University
- More than 10 years of experience supporting students and families in educational settings
Timeline
Registrar / Special Education Administrative Assistant
ACADEMY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS / VIRTUAL PREPARATORY ACADEMY OF ARIZONA / WYOMING VIRTUAL PREP
10.2023 - Current
Special Education Administrative Assistant
VISTA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL
07.2021 - 09.2023
Dean of Students for Special Education Students
VISTA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL
07.2020 - 07.2021
Special Education Administrative Assistant
MGRM PINNACLE HIGH SCHOOL
06.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Capella University