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Education
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Certification
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Michelle M Cadavid

Michelle M Cadavid

160 South Pond Road East Brookfield,MA

Summary

Bilingual administrator and School Psychologist with extensive leadership experience in special education at Nantucket and Worcester Public Schools. Expertise in developing effective IEPs and enhancing family engagement. Expertise in English language acquisition. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve mental and behavioral health services while ensuring regulatory compliance and driving staff development. Strengths include educational leadership, strategic planning, curriculum development and staff training. Previous roles demonstrate significant impact in improving student outcomes and enhancing teaching methodologies. Committed to fostering inclusive culture, academic growth and creating engaging learning experiences for all students.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Special Education Director

Nantucket Public Schools
Nantucket, Massachusetts
08.2022 - Current
  • Systewide collaboration with administrators, district leadership, special education faculty, and community organizations.
  • Monitored special education compliance via Ed Plan platform to ensure adherence to state and federal regulations.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans based on analysis of assessment results and student needs.
  • Facilitated meetings between families and schools to discuss interventions for students with disabilities.
  • Planned and participated in professional development activities focused on Special Education
  • Established professional learning communities
  • Montly meetings with ACKSEPAC
  • Evaluated performance of special education staff and facilitated meetings for policy updates and feedback.

Team Chair/School Psychologist

Nantucket Public Schools
Nantucket, Massachusetts
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with specialized teams to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
  • Conducted psychological evaluations
  • Educated families on resources available for supporting children's educational needs.
  • Consulted with BCBA on effective strategies for managing student behaviors.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to synchronize services across agencies for special needs students.
  • Facilitated school meetings to review student IEPs and monitor progress toward goals.
  • Coordinated development and implementation of individualized education plans for students.

Bilingual School Psychologist

Oxford Public Schools
Oxford, MA
12.2018 - 08.2020
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and other professionals in the development of Individualized Education Programs.
  • Coordinated referrals for community resources such as mental health providers or tutoring programs when needed.
  • Conducted psychological evaluations to assess cognitive abilities, learning disabilities, social-emotional functioning and adaptive behavior.
  • Conducted assessments of student mental health needs and provided recommendations for interventions.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate services across multiple agencies serving students with special needs.

Department Head School Psychologist

Worcester Public Schools
Worcester, Massachusetts
08.2004 - 12.2018
  • Collaborated with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives.
  • Assisted in developing annual budgets based on projected needs of the department.
  • Identified areas for process improvement within the department through feedback from staff members.
  • Managed daily work assignments of subordinate staff members while ensuring timely completion.
  • Conducted performance evaluations of staff and provided guidance for improvement.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Organized regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address issues.

Bilingual School Psychologist

Worcester Public Schools
Worcester, Massachusetts
08.2001 - 08.2004

Education

School Psychology Psy D Candidate - School Psychology

William James College
Newton, Massachusetts
07-2016

Certificate Advanced Graduates Studies (CAGS) - Applied Educational Psychology

Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
05-1999

Master of Science - Applied Educational Psychology

Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
05-1998

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Sacred Heart
San Juan, Puerto Rico
05-1994

Skills

  • Bilingual communication in English and Spanish
  • Special education leadership
  • Support for English language learners
  • Team development
  • Behavioral and mental health expertise
  • Parent engagement strategies

Certification

  • Licensed Supervisor & Director
  • Licensed Bilingual School Psychologist
  • Nationally Certified School Psychologist

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Travel
  • Yoga. meditation
  • Book Club
  • Nature

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Special Education Director

Nantucket Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Team Chair/School Psychologist

Nantucket Public Schools
08.2020 - 08.2022

Bilingual School Psychologist

Oxford Public Schools
12.2018 - 08.2020

Department Head School Psychologist

Worcester Public Schools
08.2004 - 12.2018

Bilingual School Psychologist

Worcester Public Schools
08.2001 - 08.2004

School Psychology Psy D Candidate - School Psychology

William James College

Certificate Advanced Graduates Studies (CAGS) - Applied Educational Psychology

Northeastern University

Master of Science - Applied Educational Psychology

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Sacred Heart

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