Mike Black
Canton
Summary
Educational professional well-versed in innovative teaching methods and curriculum development for all students. Known for creating engaging and supportive classroom environment that motivates students to achieve their best. Highly collaborative and adaptable, with focus on teamwork and effective communication skills to drive educational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Math Teacher
Shaker Heights City Schools
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Participated in collaborative team meetings to plan lessons
- I have experience as our community team leader where I facilitated meetings and designed agendas
- Utilized innovative teaching techniques including: Project Based Learning, small group instruction, full inclusion co-teaching, data analysis and conferencing, 'teaching-to-the-tips' and Formative Assessment Practices
- Focused on building relationships, and trust, with students while navigating curriculum as well as non-academic life barriers
- Conducted home visits to support struggling students
Elementary Principal
Canton City Schools
08.2014 - 07.2019
- Created a building vision and a slogan to 'Become a Destination' by transforming the culture and expectations in order to promote positive relationships and academic achievement
- Researched, trained staff, and implemented Restorative Practices and PBIS schoolwide
- A resource team of teachers was created in order to build a supportive learning culture with the purpose of planning, implementing and evaluating the positive, relationship based approach
- Led cultural transformation study groups using the book: Better than Carrots or Sticks
- As a result of the cultural transformation: Behavioral infractions decreased by 93% from previous school year, Average of double digit test score gains on end of year diagnostic, Decrease in achievement gaps among two subgroup populations (African-American male, students with disabilities) from the previous school year
- Increased focus on proactive interventions suited for our diverse population
- Led staff teams using the Ohio 5-Step Process
- Enhanced existing practices by modeling the 5-Step tool with teaching staff
- As a result, the school was able to develop a personal learning path for diverse student populations based on data accumulated through formative assessments
- Further developed collaboration among teachers and incorporated dynamic teaching styles using researched based best practices
- Evaluated teachers using the OTES tool and coached improvement by modeling high impact teaching strategies such as: Standards Based Learning, Daily-5, small group instruction/ team teaching, data-driven planning, using student learning styles, Formative Instructional Practices, and Marzano's High Yield Strategies
Elementary Assistant Principal
Canton City Schools
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Evaluated teaching staff using OTES tool
- Delivered on-going coaching and modeling research based teaching strategies
- Trained and supported staff with the use of iReady as a measuring tool and a resource for instruction
- Supported teachers in data driven planning and instruction by collaborating in Teacher-Based Team meetings
- Modeled the use of formative data to develop instructional strategies
- Navigated the Ohio 5-Step process with teachers to plan, monitor and evaluate the teaching strategies and student growth
- Planned strategic interventions and supports
Education
Principal Licensure -
University of Akron
Akron, OH01.2010
Master's Degree - Curriculum And Instruction
Malone University
Canton, OH01.2008
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Malone University
Canton, OH01.2002
Skills
- OAE Special Education Assessment
- Transformational Leadership
- Formative Instructional Practices
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Restorative Practices
- Book Study Facilitation
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- CPI Training
- OTES Credentials
- OPES Credentials
- Culturally Proficient Education
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Building trust
- Coaching
- Leading
- Parent-teacher communication
Timeline
6th Grade Math Teacher
Shaker Heights City Schools
01.2021 - 01.2023
Elementary Principal
Canton City Schools
08.2014 - 07.2019
Elementary Assistant Principal
Canton City Schools
08.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Malone University
Principal Licensure -
University of Akron
Master's Degree - Curriculum And Instruction
Malone University
Similar Profiles
O'Daisyah GlennO'Daisyah Glenn
Paraprofessional at Shaker Heights city schoolsParaprofessional at Shaker Heights city schools
Rebecca L. HarrisRebecca L. Harris
Paraprofessional at Shaker Heights City Schools - Autism UnitParaprofessional at Shaker Heights City Schools - Autism Unit
Shannon SaxonShannon Saxon
8th Grade Math/Algebra 1 Teacher at Horry County Schools8th Grade Math/Algebra 1 Teacher at Horry County Schools