Michael Smith Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States

Sewickley

Assisted in the educational and physical development of students diagnosed with Autism/PDD, neurological impairments, traumatic brain injuries, down syndrome, and seizure disorders. My responsibilities include implementing highly specialized education programs and behavior management plans, conducting goal work with students based on their IEP, and implementing The Watson Institutes curriculum in addition to the TEACCH Method.- Facilitated the implementation of IEP goals: Academic Cognitive/recognition skills Fine motor functioning Verbal and non-verbal forms of communication exchange Life skills/functional skills- Carrying out behavioral intervention and prevention strategies and interpersonal social developmental skills. Provided feedback for the implementation of behavior management techniques.- Knowledge and usage of non-verbal communication devices- Facilitated teaching strategies through interactive SMARTBoard activities- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Managed 7-10 children aged 12-17 and adults aged 18-50 on a daily basis. Developed sports performance curriculum (i.e. Nutrition, Strength & Conditioning, Mindset) within a three month span. Assisted in expanding the business's programs by 30% through paperwork filing and editing, networking, and coaching. (Managerial focus on community relations, business systems, organization. Edited and organized business material, paperwork, and curriculum. Performance and educational development of youth and college age athletes, and adults. Facilitated the structure of curriculum development for Sports and Leadership Performance. Conducted business calls for leads and networking)

Pittsburgh, Pa

- Prepared and instructed athletic, skill, and leadership based practices for high school baseball players- Led instructional skill based drills for catchers and infielders. Utilized athletics as an avenue to teach life-skills lessons for post/present high school experiences. - Highly motivated high school student athletes through instruction, participation, leadership, and growth.

Monroeville, Pa / Upper St. Clair, Pa

Provide therapeutic services to children on the Autism spectrum and related social impairments while providing the opportunity to engage in typical social environments with typical same age peers.

- Assisted in the implementation of IEP goals (academic, cognitive/recognition skills, fine motor functioning, verbal and non-verbal forms of communication exchange, and life skills/functional skills), carrying out behavioral intervention and prevention strategies, and interpersonal social developmental skills. - Knowledge using non-verbal communication devices

Ross Elementary

Assist in the cognitive and physical development of students on the Autism spectrum. One-on-one instruction with inclusion student to develop fundamental reading comprehension and math skills at a second grade level. Build on the fundamentals of social interaction with same age peers. Assess and track student's academic progress through IEP Goals and state testing.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Prepared and instructed athletic, skill, and leadership based practices for high school baseball players.

Allegheny County

Elizabeth Forward

• Preparation of lesson plans and delivered instruction in high school World Cultures and U.S. History courses• Implementation of technologies into lessons using IPads, Smartboards, Elmo, and research databases• Assisted in behavioral and disciplinary development of classroom

- Coach university students how to influence, motivate, and guide incoming students and in addition monitor mentors and protégés relationship to foster growth.

California, Pa

- Founder 2009, President 2009-2011, Vice President 2012-13- Organization of rosters, financial spreadsheets, communication logs between coaches, university administrators, players, and meeting itineraries. - Directed the financial and administrative operations that provided a healthy competitive environment for university students Developed and organized by-laws and constitution Managed club finances, advertising, fundraising, player and club dues - Communication and Networking between college coaches, local high school and university administration, local businesses, community members and businesses, and university students from California University of PA

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Special Education Grades 7 - 12

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Secondary Education - Social Studies 7-12

Activities and Societies: Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society; Phi Alpha Theta National History Honors Society; Graduate with Cum Laud.