Michele Darchuck, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Fresno, Ca, Us

Fresno, California, United States

Work closely with partners to integrate technology in a way that enhances learning outcomes.Utilize data analytics tools to monitor the effectiveness of technology implementations. Prepare reports on usage, outcomes, and areas for improvement.Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with educational partners, including school districts and charter systems, by understanding their needs and providing tailored support.Collaborate with internal teams to develop customized data-driven solutions to address partner-specific challenges and promote student achievement.

Western Region

Appointed by US Secretary of Education to seek input regarding the need for the technical assistance activities described in Section 203 of the ETAA and how those needs would be most effectively addressed.Co-Author recommendations to the US Secretary of Education for proper implementation of technical assistance activities based off data collected through qualitative and quantitative research.

Fresno, California, United States

Managed procurement and spend-down of 3.5 million dollars in grant-funded positions, ensuring funds are spent in accordance with grant stipulations.Managed programs at 12 school sites throughout the state of California through collaboration with school leadership team to determine best usage of federal funding in support of academic loss due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, including hiring staff, onboarding staff, and facilitating family workshops on-site. Managed a team of up to 46 educators ensuring quality program implementation through ongoing observations and collaboration with school leadership team. Provide ongoing coaching and support of staff through active communication, and implementation of performance management cycle.Facilitated professional learning workshops for Western United States team.

San Francisco Bay Area

Facilitate professional development for groups of up to 75 adult-learners, using adult learner theory to train teachers on reading instruction, phonics, assessments, and family partnerships; over 95% of participants rated sessions as “effective.”

Oakland, Ca

Community Member Interviewer - Interview and recommend applicants to the Teach for America program through thoughtful, data-driven hiring processes. Learning Facilitator - Facilitate synchronous learning spaces utilizing virtual conferencing platforms that are aligned with the TFA mission of producing high-quality, equitable educators. Proven record of successful teacher trainings- 85% of students taught by trained educators reached reading growth goals. Responsible for scripting, and adapting scripted, trainings that are relevant to adult-learner demands that are derived from survey trends, while remaining aligned with organizational needs.

Ensuring exceptional candidates are considered for placement in the Teach For America program.

San Francisco, California, United States

Graduate Assistant, Catholic Education Leadership ProgramAssisted in the planning and preparation of course and retreat work, as well as class facilitation.Coordinated Catholic Education luncheon to discuss needs of Catholic Education leaders throughout Northern California – resulted in over 35 school sites participating in discussion questions and collaboration to create a teacher development partnership with the University of San Francisco. Coordinated and planned Women’s Leadership Retreat resulting in ongoing participatory action research project.

Redwood City

Instructional Coach – Managed and supported team of teachers providing lesson plan feedback, planning and execution of weekly coaching meetings, observation of lessons weekly, and implementation of performance management cycle Coordinated external substitute teachers – acted as liaison between school site and substitute teacher companies; utilized tracking systems to ensure coverage is coordinated in a timely manner

Fresno, Ca

Facilitated the learning of First Grade students in alignment with the CCSS. Differentiated meaningfully ensuring a high-quality, targeted instructional approach. Demo teacher for Restorative Practices PedagogyMentor TeacherLanguage Lead (K-3) ensured all K-3 ESL students received proper integrated and designated English Language Development time through equipping teachers with proper strategies. Member of the PLI Technology Integration cohort- attend supplemental trainings to efficiently integrate technology on a classroom-wide level, allowing for the targeted teaching of students through technological support.

San Jose, California

San Jose, Ca

Selected from more than 45,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools.Recruitment Team Volunteer- Assisted in the recruitment efforts of Recruitment Managers at Stanford University and San Jose State through strategically targeting students who would make exceptional Corps Members with Teach For AmericaRegional Outreach Coordinator- Recruited and coordinated 20 TFA Corps Members to attend the National Summit in Washington, DC- ensured all applicants' forms were submitted on-time and travel was arranged.

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Educational Leadership And Administration

Activities and Societies: Program Ambassador; Board Member - Women in Leadership and PhilanthropyResearch Topics: Critical Feminist.

Certification In School Management And Leadership

Master Of Science In Education - Msed, Elementary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Silver Wings Vice President. Led organization in over 500 hours of community service. Awarded "Most Improved.

Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential- Cleared, Elementary Education And Teaching