MICHELLE ROBERTS
Leader
Kutztown,PA
Summary
Energetic and focused systematic leader, successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to the organization's mission. Exemplifying high levels of emotional intelligence. Analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading teams, delivering results, and exceeding expectations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Administration
Commonwealth Charter Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Oversee 25 staff members
- Support work of strategic improvement plan by growing leaders into change agents.
- Consulted with leadership to identify processes requiring improvement to support growth and success.
- Maintained status reports to keep stakeholders up-to-date on project progression.
- Collected and analyzed data to develop systems of support for operational effectiveness.
- Created presentations and professional development to inform, motivate and persuade internal and external audiences.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on effectiveness of initiatives
Supervisor of Special Education
Commonwealth Charter Academy
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Evaluated 40-person special education staff through classroom observation, supervision, feedback, and professional development
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
- Led and managed child study teams to develop tiered interventions to support students academically and socially.
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
Worship Leader
Grace Church - Kutztown
Kutztown, PA
06.2010 - 06.2020
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Oversaw budget and programming for worship arts ministry and engaged outside services economically and responsibly.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
Content/Compliance Specialist
School Special Education
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Directed and implemented strategic improvement plans to integrate solutions to audit findings and workflow process issues.
- Served as subject matter expert by advising staff and customers and working directly with external agencies throughout audits or to remedy compliance issues.
- Assisted with training sessions to educate management personnel on compliance and regulatory standards.
- Used Microsoft systems and other technology to create reports to keep senior management informed of operations and progress of compliance efforts.
- Prepared training programs for 100+ staff to improve compliance at all levels.
Special Education Teacher
Commonwealth Charter Academy
Harrisburg
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kutztown Area School District
Kutztown, PA
09.2010 - 05.2017
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
Learning Support Teacher
Allentown City School District
Allentown, PA
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
Education
Doctor of Strategic Leadership -
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA 10.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA 05.2018 - 05.2019
Principal K-12 Certification -
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA 05.2014 - 05.2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Capella University
Minneapolis 07.2005 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary/Special Education
Neumann University
Aston Mills, PA 05.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Process optimization
Spreadsheet management
Staff Management
Performance improvement
Strategic planning
Company organization
Program oversight
Conflict resolution techniques
Relationship builder
Data Analysis
Certification
Elementary Education
Timeline
Doctor of Strategic Leadership -
Regent University
10.2022 - Current
Administration
Commonwealth Charter Academy
08.2021 - Current
Supervisor of Special Education
Commonwealth Charter Academy
06.2019 - 08.2021
Administrative I
12-2018
Content/Compliance Specialist
School Special Education
10.2018 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
05.2018 - 05.2019
Special Education Teacher
Commonwealth Charter Academy
08.2017 - 09.2018
Principal K-12 Certification -
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
05.2014 - 05.2018
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kutztown Area School District
09.2010 - 05.2017
Worship Leader
Grace Church - Kutztown
06.2010 - 06.2020
Special Education
12-2008
Learning Support Teacher
Allentown City School District
08.2008 - 08.2009
Some College (No Degree) -
Capella University
07.2005 - 08.2011
Elementary Education
05-2005
Early Childhood Education
05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary/Special Education
Neumann University
05.2001 - 05.2005