Michele Atilano

• Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in Algebra and foundational mathematics to diverse learners.
• Serve as Math Department Chair and TLC (Teacher Leadership Cadre) Lead, guiding data-informed planning and instructional best practices.
• Facilitate team PLC meetings focused on equity, student engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Lead PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) initiatives to foster a safe and respectful school culture.
• Provide mentoring and cognitive coaching to new teachers on culturally responsive pedagogy and instructional techniques.
• Design and deliver professional development sessions on developing mathematical practices and mindset.

Elementary School Teacher - Westmont Elementary, Kingsley Elementary, San Jose Elementary School, Harrison Elementary— Pomona, CA / AVID Coordinator
2005 – 2015

• Taught multi-subject curriculum across K-5 with a focus on foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
• Coordinated school-wide AVID program to promote college readiness; organized six student field trips and led multiple successful fundraising campaigns.
• Participated actively in school leadership committees, including SST, to support early intervention and academic planning.
• Delivered small group reading and writing interventions based on ongoing formative assessment.
• Led classroom initiatives that integrated social-emotional learning and growth mindset.
• AVID Certified
• Cognitive Coaching Training (Pomona USD)
• PBIS Team Training and Implementation
• Math Practices & Instructional Rigor Workshops
• Culturally Responsive Teaching & Equity Seminars
• District-wide Leadership Retreats and Curriculum Planning Committees
• Ongoing participation in district training on UDL (Universal Design for Learning), SEL (Social Emotional Learning), and MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support)

• Math Practices & Instructional Rigor Workshops
• Culturally Responsive Teaching & Equity Seminars
• District-wide Leadership Retreats and Curriculum Planning Committees
• Ongoing participation in district training on UDL (Universal Design for Learning), SEL (Social Emotional Learning), and MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support)

• California Teachers Association (CTA)
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)