Michael Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Troy, New York, United States

Delmar, Ny

Spanish TeacherImmersed students in Spanish culture and language through innovative approaches to language instruction.Mentored students through semester and year long research projects encompassing all content areas. Evaluated and scored research papers and presentations. Spearheaded the creation of a weekly language lab to provide academic, organizational and study skill assistance to language students.Attended weekly team meetings.Participated in summer team retreats and curriculum development. Planned, attended and supervised multiday field trips as an extension of a 21st Century learning environment. Attended monthly and biweekly parent and community meetings. Empowered students to be adept thinkers and dedicated citizens. Communicated regularly with parents via school portal, e-mail and telephone.Allowed students to feel capable, connected and contributory in a safe classroom environment Maintained constant parent contact to praise students or communicate opportunities for improvement Worked as a member of a team to create a new scope and sequence for the departmentParticipated in the creation of new curriculum and selection of new textbooks and resourcesConducted interviews to hire new teachers and staffAdvisor - Gender and Sexualities AllianceThe Alliance builds bridges among students of all sexual orientations and gender identities/ expressions whether they identify as gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual or transgender. The Alliance coordinates the High School’s participation in the National Day of Silence in April.

Delmar, Ny

Coordinate curricula, program, international and domestic travel and activities for an innovative "school within a school" at Bethlehem Central High School.http://www.bethlehemschools.org/bchs/lab-school/

Albany, Ny

Albany, Ny

Member - Board of DirectorsMember - Governance Committee

Buffalo, Ny

Attended, presented at and participated in statewide board meetings. Served as a liaison to the state organization in The Capital Region. Dispersed information to the membership via e-mail, website, blogs, mail and telephone. Assisted and advised the regional language organizations. Supervised the selection of numerous award recipients. Processed expense reports and organization transactions. Conducted workshops on teaching best practices and language acquisition.Co-chaired, planned and organized statewide and regional conferences. Served as a member of the advocacy committee. Supported statewide and regional events as Audio/Visual Committee Chairperson.

Castleton, Ny

Chaired all organization meetings Supervised the work of other officers Served as ex-officio member of all committeesParticipated in the coordination of regional conferencePresented workshops on teaching methods Analyzed survey data from members to better serve the Capital Region. Identified the needs of Capital Region LOTE teachers Gave recognition to students and teachers of LOTE Shared resources, exchanged ideas, and promoted opportunities for staff development and professional growth.

Created and maintained organization website. Edited and distributed quarterly e-newsletter. Responded to media inquiry. Monitored, responded to and redirected incoming communications. Photographed, videotaped and documented organization events.Maintained membership database and conference registration. Recruited and nominated members to run for seats on executive board. Executed other tasks at the request of organization leadership.

Immersed college students in Spanish Language and Culture.

Delmar, Ny

Acted as assistant principal in his absenceFollowed up with outstanding and arising student discipline issuesSupervised hallways, cafeteria and school groundsAssisted in the creation and supervision of an off campus intervention programEstablished connections with students re-entering the school from the intervention programResearched neighboring school district’s administrative structure to compare and contrast to our ownParticipated in the creation of a new district wide code of conductWorked as part of a team to create a new school dance policyLectured on behalf school administration at the town youth courtOrganized a student orientation for incoming freshmanParticipated on a committee to discuss student transition from 8th to 9th GradeAttended principal’s cabinet meetingsPerformed mock teacher observations according to district guidelinesObserved curriculum council meetingsObserved and participated in the creation of a master schedule using newly implemented softwareParticipated in and observed department and district level budget processPresented information at middle and high school department meetingsCreated a website for the World Language DepartmentAttended professional development workshop for aspiring administratorsDrafted narratives to honor hall of fame inductees

Islip, Ny

Introduced Students to basic fundamentals of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing Spanish Prepared 8th Grade Spanish students for the New York State Proficiency Exam in Spanish Subscribed to the cooperative discipline method of classroommanagement to hold students accountable while also treating them with respect and dignity Provided technical assistance for annual talent show and other productions as well as made a guest appearance on stage Planned multicultural events and invited Sol y Sombra Flamenco dance group to the school Taught adult education Spanish class for two semesters.Facilitated daily meetings with core teachers on teamAttended weekly meetings with building administrationDisseminated information to members of team Kept lines of communication open among teachers, team liaisons and administration Spoke at Board of Education meetings to honor exemplary teachers and studentsCreated flex and block schedules for interdisciplinary lessons Fostered character based lessons among the content areasPlanned and executed field trips Organized and chaperoned school dances Arranged and facilitated parent meetingsParticipated in CSE meetings Acted as a mentor for new teachers to the building ␣ Followed up on discipline issues Worked with assistant principal to alleviate referral loadMaintained parental contact Compiled individual student progress reports Created a teacher/parent communication system for consistent and organized communication among the team teachers and parentsCreated a team websitePresented team website at a faculty meeting

Worked as a member of a team to review and approve software contracts. Facilitated staff meetings and events. Developed weekly and monthly statistical reports.

Managed day-to-day operations, personnel, and customer service according to company mission statement.

Certification, School District Administration

Ms Ed, Secondary Education

Ba, Communication And Rhetoric