Michelle Zeigler
Deatsville
Summary
Organized and versatile, offering a track record of commitment and collaboration with school leadership to facilitate the coordination of program services for students. Skilled in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, collaboratively with educators, parents, and community stakeholders. Demonstrated success in improving academic outcomes and promoting social-emotional development for all students. Committed to staying abreast of best practices, research, and policies in the field.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
Alabama State Department of Education
Montgomery
06.2024 - Current
- Assist the Director with selection activities, lead the Community of Practice, assist with reading supports, conduct external fidelity checks, provide supports to district and school leaders, and identify and develop MTSS resources.
- Ensure adherence to federal and state laws governing the educational rights of children.
- Respond to requests from LEA staff, state agency staff, officials, and the general public.
- Work on projects and initiatives with individuals within the section, department, and other agencies.
Student Services Facilitator Prek-12
Elmore County Board Of Education
Wetumpka
08.2016 - 05.2024
- Assisted schools with all Special Education and Section 504 processes and procedures for compliance as it pertains to local policies and state and federal laws
- Processed initial referrals and reevaluations
- Completed proper compliance verification forms
- Completed weekly tracking logs and attend IEP Meetings as the Local Educational Agency Representative
- Worked directly with parents, students, teachers, and administrators to ensure compliance
- Scheduled and facilitated referral and eligibility meetings
- Assisted psychometrists in collecting behavior rating scales and educational records for evaluation process
- Conducted student observations as part of the evaluation process
- Monitored special education caseloads for compliance
- Assigned caseloads to special education teachers
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Elmore County Board Of Education
Wetumpka
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Implemented and taught life skills program
- Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior
- Coordinated special education students and paraprofessional schedules with the master schedule
- Instructed students in an inclusion and resource setting
- Implemented HLPs to meet the needs of mentally, emotionally, and physically disabled students
- Administered annual required evaluations
Fourth Grade Teacher
Elmore County Board Of Education
Wetumpka
08.2006 - 08.2013
- Collaborated with the administration on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
- Assessed student progress by progress monitoring and evaluating data
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in the educational process
Education
Education Specialist - Instructional Leadership
Auburn University Montgomery
Montgomery05-2024
Master of Science - Collaborative Special Education
Auburn University Montgomery
Montgomery, AL01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
Auburn University Montgomery
Montgomery, AL12-2005
Skills
- Special education compliance
- Educational technology
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Meeting facilitation
- Dependable and responsible
- Leadership
- Individualized education plans
- Adult learning
- Instructional leadership
Leadership Professional Development
Neuhaus Structured Literacy
CLAS Aspiring School Leaders 2023
Elmore County Leadership Academy 2023
Timeline
Education Specialist
Alabama State Department of Education
06.2024 - Current
Student Services Facilitator Prek-12
Elmore County Board Of Education
08.2016 - 05.2024
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Elmore County Board Of Education
08.2013 - 08.2016
Fourth Grade Teacher
Elmore County Board Of Education
08.2006 - 08.2013
Education Specialist - Instructional Leadership
Auburn University Montgomery
Master of Science - Collaborative Special Education
Auburn University Montgomery
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
Auburn University Montgomery
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