Michelle Nagy
Twinsburg,Ohio
Summary
Intervention professional prepared to make significant impact. Proven expertise in developing and implementing targeted educational strategies, fostering positive behavioral change, and enhancing student outcomes. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to evolving needs, demonstrating reliability and effectiveness. Skilled in crisis intervention, behavior management, and individualized education plans with results-driven mindset.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Mild/ Moderate Intervention Specialist 6-8 Grades
Seton Catholic Schools
Hudson, Ohio
01.2023 - Current
- Identify and deliver academic intervention to middle school students
- Push in Intervention/ support in Math class grades 6-8 and Reading/ English classes grades 6-7
- Effectively and diligently communicate with 15+ educators to evaluate student performance
- Modify assignments, homework, projects and assessments to meet the needs of current IEP students
- Write & Manage implementation of student accommodation plans
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions to ensure academic success.
- Lead collaborative problem solving team meetings to identify student needs and implement strategies to further develop their performance
- Coach educators in differentiated instruction and curriculum development
- Strategically work with executive leadership to enhance their understanding of students with disabilities and ways to improve school wide culture.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with educators to enhance classroom strategies and support student learning.
- Plan and implement school wide testing groups to provide accommodations for MAP testing, as well as administer MAP testing
Intervention Specialist, Grades 9-12 Essentials Classroom
Solon High School
Solon, Ohio
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Plan, develop, and implement curriculum and instruction for English 10, Science Essentials, and U.S. History Essentials classes for 9-12 graders
- Plan and implement individualized/small group instruction for students with Cognitive Disabilities to target IEP goals/objectives
- Collaborate and plan instruction with general ed teachers to modify assignments, tests, and homework to maximize student learning
- Create lessons and transition activities to support career planning and foster independent living and job skills
- Case manage student IEPs and transition plans
- Collect and analyze academic/ behavioral data
- Build and maintain relationships with parents and facilitate home to school communication
Intervention Specialist, Grades 5-6 Multiple Disabilities Classroom
Orchard Middle School
Solon, Ohio
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Plan and implement individualized/small group instruction for students with Multiple Disabilities to include lessons aligned with extended state standards, social development, adaptive life skills, and safety skills.
- Facilitate community-based instruction
- Case manage students IEPs and transition planning when applicable
- Facilitate and manage daily home to school communication with parents
- Collect and analyze academic/behavioral data on daily basis
- Complete state alternate assessment
- Organize and manage daily schedules for students and paraprofessionals
- Develop behavior plans and behavior management systems
Intervention Specialist, Grades 6-8
West Geauga Middle School, Geauga County STARS program
Chesterland, Ohio
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Plan and implement individualized/small group instruction for students with Autism to include lessons aligned with extended state standards, social development, adaptive life skills, and safety skills.
- Facilitate community-based instruction
- Case manage students IEPs and transition plans
- Facilitate and manage home to school communication with parents
- Collect and analyze academic/behavioral data on daily basis
- Complete state alternate assessment
- Organize and manage daily schedules for students and paraprofessionals
- Develop behavior plans and behavior management systems
- Utilize technology to differentiate instruction and engage students in active learning
Intervention Specialist, Grades 6-8
Beachwood Middle School
Beachwood, Ohio
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Plan and implement individualized/small group instruction aligned with state standards, for students in a cross-categorical resource room setting in the areas of academics, social development, behavior management, and adaptive life skills.
- Case manage student IEPs and transition plans, including development and implementation, as well as facilitation of meetings.
- Collaborate and support regular education staff with inclusion students, as well as develop modified assignments/assessments aligned with curriculum-based lessons
- Utilize technology to differentiate instruction and academic materials to increase student interest and participation in curriculum based lessons aligned with grade level standards
- Establish relations with parents and provide support
- Complete state alternate assessment
- Organize and manage daily schedules for students and paraprofessionals
Intervention Specialist, Grade 3-5
Hilltop Elementary
Beachwood, Ohio
08.2008 - 08.2014
- Plan and implement individualized/small group instruction for students in a cross-categorical resource room setting in the areas of academics, social development, behavior management, and adaptive life skills.
- Case manage student IEPs, including development and implementation, as well as facilitation of meetings.
- Collaborate with and support regular education staff with inclusion students
- Establish relations with parents and provide support
- Complete state alternate assessment
- Organize and manage daily schedules for students and paraprofessionals
- Implement technology into the classroom through a variety of software including a classroom SMARTBOARD used for weekly lesson
Education
M.D. - Reading Specialization
Kent State University
Kent, OHSkills
- Building Trusting Professional Partnerships
- Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learners
- Coordination of Services
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- IEP Development
- Educational Partnership Development
- Strong Collaboration skills
- Progress Monitoring and Data Analysis
Timeline
Mild/ Moderate Intervention Specialist 6-8 Grades
Seton Catholic Schools
01.2023 - Current
Intervention Specialist, Grades 9-12 Essentials Classroom
Solon High School
08.2022 - 01.2023
Intervention Specialist, Grades 5-6 Multiple Disabilities Classroom
Orchard Middle School
08.2019 - 01.2022
Intervention Specialist, Grades 6-8
West Geauga Middle School, Geauga County STARS program
07.2018 - 06.2019
Intervention Specialist, Grades 6-8
Beachwood Middle School
08.2014 - 07.2018
Intervention Specialist, Grade 3-5
Hilltop Elementary
08.2008 - 08.2014
M.D. - Reading Specialization
Kent State University
Career Development
- Science of Reading 6-12 Course C 2025
- Increasing Student Engagement Course 2023
- Creating a Trauma Sensitive Environment Course 2022
- Increasing Academic Accessibility in the Classroom Course 2022
- Mindset, Brain, and Education Course 2022
- Transition Services Training 2018
- LGBT Awareness Training 2018
- CPI certification course, 2018
- Milestones Annual Conference, 2016
- HQT Coursework for Math, Science, Social Studies, 2016
- Extended Standards Learning Modules, 2015
- Pathways to the Common Core Book Study, 2013
- Writer’s Workshop, 2013
- Seeing Stars for Reading and Fluency, Lindamood Bell, 2012
- Milestones Annual Conference, 2010
- Strategies That Work: Making Them Work for You in Your Classroom, 2010
- Milestones Annual Conference, 2008
- ABA Teacher Trainer, Milestones Organization, 2008
- Milestones Annual Conference, 2007
- Formula Writing Approach, 2007
- Four Block Reading Approach, 2006