Miki Nishijo DiVirgilio
Lynn
Summary
With strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills, well-prepared to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Poised to tackle new challenges head-on and advance the team with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Director
Fallon Elementary School
07.2024 - Current
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and meaningful feedback.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication and empowering teachers to voice their ideas during PLC and leadership meetings.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered staff engagement, and boosted overall team morale.
- Developed professional working teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Strengthened classroom instruction by reviewing existing practice and data, ensuring alignment with research based practice.
Assistant Director of Special Education
Lynn Public Schools
03.2013 - 06.2024
- Supervised special education IEP chairpersons, teachers, therapists, and paraprofessionals concerning special education matters & best practices
- Provided professional training on special education & behavioral strategies
- Evaluated program effectiveness by monitoring student progress, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Advocated for inclusion-focused approaches in curricular and extracurricular settings, ensuring opportunities for all students to participate meaningfully.
- Established partnerships with local agencies to provide additional resources and supports for students transitioning from high school into adult life or post-secondary opportunities.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data-driven progress reports and making necessary adjustments to instruction and interventions.
- Coordinated comprehensive process for new referrals, identifying appropriate placement options based on each student's unique profile.
- Led professional development sessions for educators, increasing their knowledge of evidence-based practices in special education.
- Served as a key liaison between school administration and special education staff, fostering collaboration and promoting shared goals for student success.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
Lead Special Education Teacher for ABA Program
Lynn Public Schools
09.2010 - 03.2013
- Supported student success with personalized attention and targeted interventions for those struggling academically.
- Evaluated students'' progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers entering the field, offering guidance, support, and sharing best practices for successful classroom management.
Special Education Teacher
Lynn Public Schools
09.1999 - 03.2013
- Promoted a positive learning environment in ABA-based classroom for students with ASD & related disabilities
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Classroom Paraprofessional
Lynn Public Schools
09.1996 - 06.1999
- Assisted the classroom teacher with behavior management, data collection and lesson planning
Education
M. Ed. - Special Education
Salem State University
05.2004
B.A. - Junior High Teaching
Saitama University
03.1995
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Program management
- Team building
- Data analysis
- Conflict resolution
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Coaching and mentoring
Professional Development And Projects
- School Mental Health Leadership Institute
- ABA Classroom and Best Practices
- Tier 3 Behavior Intervention Support
- Anxiety Related Oppositional Behaviors
- Touch to Talk Goes to School, Autism Support Center
- Learning Support Center for High-Risk Students
- LTSS (Long Term Support Service), GLSS
- Behavior Intervention Action Plan updates
- School Refusal and Support for Students and Families
- Council for Exceptional Children
- Leaders of Color Affinity Group, Lynn Public Schools
Certification
- Special Education Administrator, All Levels, Initial
- Special Education, Pre-K - 9 Professional License
- Sheltered English Immersion Administrator Endorsement
Professional References
- Stacey MacLean, (781) 477-7401, Clinical Supervisor, Fallon Elementary School, Lynn Public Schools, macleans@lynnschools.org
- Stacey Pena, (781) 477-7220 x3345, Assistant Director of Special Education Department, Lynn Public Schools, penas@lynnschools.org
- Jessica McLaughlin, (781) 477-7220 x3337, Deputy Administrator of Special Education Department, Lynn Public Schools, mclaughlinj@lynnschools.org
Timeline
Interim Director
Fallon Elementary School
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of Special Education
Lynn Public Schools
03.2013 - 06.2024
Lead Special Education Teacher for ABA Program
Lynn Public Schools
09.2010 - 03.2013
Special Education Teacher
Lynn Public Schools
09.1999 - 03.2013
Classroom Paraprofessional
Lynn Public Schools
09.1996 - 06.1999
B.A. - Junior High Teaching
Saitama University
M. Ed. - Special Education
Salem State University
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