Focused education professional with extensive experience in educational administration and partnering with all constituencies in the school community to meet objectives to support and facilitate the needs of students with disabilities. Long history of being a detail-oriented district team player with strong organizational skills. Talented at building and maintaining lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet goals and objectives.
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Michelle McAndrew-Mitchell
Saint James,NY
Summary
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Smithtown Central School District, Smithtown, NY
Special Education Administrator
2008.08 - Current (16 years & 1 month)
Job overview
- Creatively accommodated learning, content, and scheduling strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities at a school level
- Developed and managed instructional materials; oversaw school compliance records for district/state reporting; created systems and processes.
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention and to ensure that all special education students were on track to reach post-secondary outcomes/goals
- Led and managed professional learning communities which developed the skill set of Smithtown educators by providing ongoing training on accessing technology, analyzing research-based instructional methods, implementing progress monitoring with fidelity, and improving the writing of Individualized Educational Programs, etc.
- Coached and evaluated upwards of 80 special educators to improve teaching/student management and behavioral techniques in both traditional and hybrid/virtual learning models and strived to professionally develop all staff and to build the capacity of the employees in grades 6-12+.
Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District, Plainview, NY
Assistant Director of Special Education
2005.07 - 2008.07 (3 years)
Job overview
- Resolved special education problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support
- Worked with building administrators and staff to understand needs and provide supports and service
- Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management, strategies and behavior modification.
- Directly supported a continuum of schools within my network, including Elementary, Middle, High School, and College (Technical school).
Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District , Mattituck, NY
Director of Special Education
2002.07 - 2005.07 (3 years)
Job overview
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
Three Village Central School District, Setauket, NY
Assistant Principal
1998.07 - 2002.07 (4 years)
Job overview
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Responsible for disciplinary responses to student violations of the Code of Conduct.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Facilitated CSE process at the building level serving as Chairperson
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Managed redistricting efforts for the building that resulted in growth of student population from 600 students to 1000+ (K-6)
Education
LIU CW Post Brookville, NY
Professional Certification from Educational Administration
09.1998
University Overview
Dowling College Oakdale, NY
Master of Arts from Special Education
University Overview
Ithaca College Ithaca, NY
Bachelor of Arts from English
University Overview
St John's University Oakdale, NY
Ed. D. from Educational Administration
University Overview
ABD
Skills
- Student records management
- Child development
- Elementary education
- Middle school education
- Secondary education
- Post-secondary education
- Special education
- Disability assessment testing
- Project organization
- Policy and procedure adherence
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Academic administration
- Student achievement
- Policy development and enforcement
- Staff Development
- Instructional leadership
Affiliations
Affiliations
Council for Exceptional Children
Long Island Association of Special Educaton Administrators
Association for Supervision of Curriculum and Development
Timeline
Special Education Administrator
Smithtown Central School District
2008.08 - Current (16 years & 1 month)
Assistant Director of Special Education
Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District
2005.07 - 2008.07 (3 years)
Director of Special Education
Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District
2002.07 - 2005.07 (3 years)
Assistant Principal
Three Village Central School District
1998.07 - 2002.07 (4 years)
LIU CW Post
Professional Certification from Educational Administration
Dowling College
Master of Arts from Special Education
Ithaca College
Bachelor of Arts from English
St John's University
Ed. D. from Educational Administration
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