Michele Gregory

Responsibilities:

• Collaborated with special education teachers and building level administrators to manage the referral process for students requiring special education services, ensuring timely and appropriate support for students with diverse needs.
• Effectively communicated with stakeholders through various channels (email, phone conference, in-person meetings) to discuss matters related to appropriate services, placement, and identification of students referred to special services.
• Maintained open lines of communication resulting in improved collaboration and successful outcomes for 99% of referred students.
• Facilitated effective communication between special education teachers, school psychology specialists, and parents regarding students in need of evaluation and/or re-evaluation conferences, resulting in increased collaboration and improved student support plans.
• Implemented strategies to ensure compliance with federal guidelines under IDEA and Section 504, resulting in successful audits with no findings of non-compliance.
• Effectively communicated evaluation data to parents/guardians during conferences, ensuring a clear understanding of their child's progress and addressing any concerns to foster strong partnerships between families and the Local Education Agency.

Responsibilities:

• Provided consultation and collaborated with stakeholders to adapt lessons to a variety of student learning styles, implement differentiated instruction techniques, and tailor curricula modifications to enhance overall student performance and engagement.
• Established and maintained open lines of communication with each child's guardians, providing regular updates on student successes, addressing concerns promptly, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in collaboration with parents.
• Developed individualized education program (IEP) goals and objectives aligned with student needs, resulting in measurable progress and improved student outcomes.
• Maintained accurate and thorough documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

• Masters of Arts Degree in Teaching– Graduated from Arkansas Tech University. Completed coursework in secondary education and middle school philosphy, classroom management, and curriculum design. Participated in student teaching experiences at local secondary education schools, gaining hands-on experience in lesson planning and implementation.

• Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Arkansas Tech University, where I honed my writing, editing, and investigative reporting skills. Completed coursework in media law, ethics, and multimedia storytelling, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of journalism.