Michelle Hess Email & Phone Number

Harrisburg, Pa, Us

United States

Special Educator with over 15 years of experience teaching and leading in PS-8 Title I public schools in Arizona and Washington, DC. Expertise in IDEA, Section 504, and ELL compliance, LEA and school leader coaching, MTSS/ RTI system implementation, and inclusive programming.

Designed and evaluated special education programming across 6 schools in LEA for over 300 students with disabilities (SWDs), leading to outperforming DC average achievement for SWDs in ELA and Math.Served as LEA contact for all federal and state reporting regarding special education data to ensure score of “Meets Requirements” on 8 out of 9 annual IDEA compliance determinations.Case managed >40 students to ensure appropriate provision of IEP services at nonpublic day schools.Managed provision of related services for over 300 students with IEPs across 6 campuses.Served as LEA Data Administrator and provided technical assistance to special education staff on state-mandated data systems.

Designed and evaluated special education programming across 6 schools in LEA for over 300 students with disabilities (SWDs), leading to outperforming DC average achievement for SWDs in ELA and Math.Planned and facilitated regular RTI, ELL and special education-related professional development for leaders, teachers and dedicated aides across 6 campuses and central office.Individually coached over 25 school leaders, LEA-level leaders, and related service providers to ensure high-quality implementation of services and supports across full continuum of services.

Designed and evaluated special education programming across 6 schools in LEA for over 300 students with disabilities (SWDs), leading to outperforming DC average achievement for SWDs in ELA and Math.Served as LEA contact for all federal and state reporting regarding special education data to ensure score of “Meets Requirements” on 8 out of 9 annual IDEA compliance determinations.Case managed >40 students to ensure appropriate provision of IEP services at nonpublic day schools.Managed provision of related services for over 300 students with IEPs across 6 campuses.Served as LEA Data Administrator and provided technical assistance to special education staff on state-mandated data systems.

Coached 4 school leaders to ensure consistent implementation of SEL programming, RTI interventions, and special education programming.Led MTSS team to intervene and document strategies for students with Tier 2 and Tier 3 needs.Managed 6 teacher-leaders to execute family programming and Tier 1 classroom instruction with their teaching teams.Supervised 7 teachers during summer school program to support continued learning for 35 students.Coordinated statewide testing for 134 elementary students, including appropriate provision of accommodations.

Managed compliance and facilitated MDT meetings for caseload up to 31 students Supported up to 6 students and families with English Language Learning needs Maintained appropriate documentation of accommodations for up to 8 students with 504 plans Coached 5 special education teachers through weekly observations and debriefs and department meetings

Served as founding special education staff member at DC Prep’s Benning Elementary Campus Developed present levels of performance and IEP goals for caseload that grew from 2 to 9 students Collaborated with 7 general education teachers to provide inclusive supports and accommodations Analyzed data and created progress reports for students with IEPs at least quarterly

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Brooks Academy

Chosen by highly selective organization Teach For America to provide excellent education for all students Led 9 students with special needs to make average of 1.25 years of reading growth in one academic year Planned and executed school-wide literacy night for 100 students and families Managed 4 team leaders through SFA Solutions Network to ensure implementation of effective interventions Provided professional development to 22 staff members about family communication and school attendance Translated for 15-20 parent-teacher conferences and 3-5 IEP meetings each quarter using Spanish/English

Master Of Education (Med), Special Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant, Psi Chi National Honor Society, Theta Alpha Kappa Theology Honor Society

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