
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at San Francisco Unified School District, excelling in effective communication and collaborative approaches. Successfully implemented behavioral interventions and developed professional development workshops, enhancing student engagement and teacher effectiveness. Passionate about building relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment for diverse learners.
Professional with strong background in coaching, equipped to drive team success and foster individual growth. Skilled in strategic planning, performance analysis, and motivational techniques. Known for flexibility, reliability, and unwavering focus on achieving results through collaboration and adaptability. Proficient in developing tailored training programs, building rapport, and enhancing team dynamics.
Designs and co-facilitates a range of professional development workshops for the Early Education Department.
-Performs environmental and behavioral observations in training sessions and classroom settings, offering actionable feedback for improvement.
- Coaches teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff in implementing Tier 1 and Tier 2 instructional strategies.
- Collects, analyzes, and generates behavioral data to inform training practices and outcomes.
- Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to enhance training initiatives and support educational goals.
Facilitated the implementation of the Raising A Reader early literacy program across a diverse caseload of over 100 classrooms, ensuring effective training and resources for educators.
- Developed and led engaging early literacy workshops designed for family members, educators, and community partners, fostering collaboration and shared learning.
- Provided mentorship and training for staff and educators throughout San Francisco County, enhancing their skills and effectiveness in early literacy.
- Developed and delivered training programs for educators and support staff in differentiated instruction and effective classroom management techniques tailored for grades 4 and 5.
- Adhered to San Francisco Unified School District guidelines in training staff on the development and execution of Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs).
- Supervised and mentored new educators and classroom paraprofessionals, guiding them to enhance their professional development and instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with therapists, social workers, and mental health specialists to integrate multidisciplinary approaches into training sessions.
Early Literacy Coalition: Meets with other community collaborators whose objective is to promote early literacy within families. Works with others to help address the need for culturally relevant books to reach diverse families in San Francisco. Provides culturally appropriate books to San Francisco Black Infant Health participants and their families.
San Francisco Early Literacy Network: On Saturday, February 25, 2012, approximately eighty service providers and community partners gathered at the San Francisco Main Library for the SF Early Literacy Network’s annual Early Literacy Buffet Honoring Early Childhood Educators. Early Literacy Network members presented Building Playful Extensions With Books inspired by Hervé Tullet’s Press Here.
Employee of the Month Award: This award was received for my role as the Lead Teacher at Edgewood. “Michele always puts extra effort into demonstrating creativity in teaching. She wholeheartedly, unconditionally, and completely involves herself in the teaching methodology with the sole concern of reaching out to her students so that each can understand and learn.” Treatment Manager, Edgewood