Michael Farthing Email & Phone Number

Special Education Co-Teacher/Case Manager/Resource Teacher (2009-Present)- Case manager for students with IEP; responsible for implementing and monitoring of accommodations and modifications in general education setting- Frequent communication with parents/guardians regarding child’s progress towards IEP goals - Responsible for analyzing student’s current levels of performance and developing and monitoring progress towards IEP goals using scientifically-based research measurements- Developed and managed student behavior programs in collaboration with school social worker- Communicate frequently with teachers and teaching assistants regarding the progress of students with special education services in general education setting- Participated in department and grade-level Professional Learning Communities; collaborated with team in developing and implementing executive functioning skills rubric for school and district-wide use- Co-teacher in general education classrooms for the following subjects: Integrated Math 1, Algebra, Geometry, English, Biology, U.S. History, Geography, Chicago History, and Government- Implement reading, writing, and math interventions in a Resource class setting; developed Resource curriculum to meet students’ academic, social/emotional, and post-high school transition needs - Taught Special Education instructional level courses including World History, U.S. History, Geography, Consumer Economics, and Government; paralleled with general education curriculum- Taught general education social sciences courses including U.S. History, Chicago History, Government, and Consumer EconomicsCoachingCoach Mike Speed Performance, Owner - 2019-present Head Boys Track & Field Coach - Downers South H.S. (2023-present)Assistant Boys Track & Field Coach - Downers Grove South H.S. (2020-2023)Assistant Girls Cross Country Coach - Downers Grove South H.S. (2007-2008, 2016-2021)Assistant Girls Track Coach - Downers Grove South H.S. (2008-2010, 2016)Head Girls Track and Field Coach - Westmont H.S. (2015)Assistant Track and Field Coach -Westmont H.S. (2011-2014)Chicago Flyers Track Club - Lead Coach 2012-2013, 2015

Listed skills include Teaching, Special Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, and 2 others.

• Special Education Teacher

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  Aug 2009 - Present