Michael Colabuno

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Professional Summary

Seeking to transition from the field of education to pursue engaging, creative work with a well-established company. I am successful at managing people and time. I can identify all possible options, weigh the pros and cons, assess feasibility and choose the most viable option. Have the effective communication skills to work with customers, work partners, co-workers, and administration.

Skills

● Interpersonal skills

● Supervising skills

● Coaching / mentoring skills

● Teaching / training skills

● Oral communication/Public speaking skills

● Decision-making skills

● Problem-solving skills

● Analytical / logical thinking skills

● Adaptability skills

● Planning skills

Work History

Emotional Disturbance Intervention Specialist, 0 4/2016 to 02/2017 Berkshire Jr./Sr. High School - B urton, Oh

● Used a variety of instructional strategies to encourage student critical/analytical thinking and discussion on social behavior issues.

● Provide direct instruction in emotional, behavioral, and executive functioning management.

● Worked cooperatively with General Education teachers to establish strategies for all students to be success in the classroom.

● Collaborated with social worker on improving emotional and behavioral needs of the students.

● Established positive behavior support systems for students with General Education teachers, School Counselors, and Social Worker.

● Collected and analyzed behavioral data to write reports.

● Served on the School Safety/Emergency Management Plan committee.

● Monitored student workflow and behaviors throughout behavior reports and observations. Used role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures to instruct students in a variety of ways.

● Assessed student needs through surveys, established prior knowledge, focus groups with staff members.

● Earned a “Skilled” rating for my 2015-2016 Ohio eTPES Final Summative Rating. Economics and Current Events Teacher 0 7/2015 to 04/2016 Berkshire Jr./Sr. High School - B urton, Oh

● Planned, designed, and made presentations for lessons over Fundamental Economics, Microeconomics, Financial Literally, and Personal Finances.

● Utilized technology to improve teaching techniques and teacher feedback to reach all students.

● Used a variety of instructional strategies to encourage student critical/analytical thinking and discussion on Economic Issues and Current Event Issues.

● Worked cooperatively with Intervention Specialist and E.D. teacher to establish strategies for all identified students in Economics and Current Events courses.

● Established positive behavior support systems for students to be successful in the classroom.

● Administered performance assessments to evaluate student progress throughout lessons.

● Used a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instructional methods. World History, American History, Government and Economics, and Human Behavior Teacher. 1 1/2014 to 06/2015 Ledgemont Local Schools - T hompson,Ohio

● Earned a “Skilled” rating for my 2014-2015 Ohio eTPES Final Summative Rating.

● Planned, designed, and made presentations for lessons over Fundamental Economics, Microeconomics, Financial Literally, Personal Finances, American History, World History, Constitutional Rights, and Behavioral Theories based by Pavlov, Freud, and Skinner.

● Worked cooperatively with Intervention Specialist and E.D teachers to establish strategies for all identified students in my Social Studies’ courses.Successful integrated google chrome into the courses with the use of google drive and google applications.

● Incorporated the student's use of chromebooks into the social studies curriculum to make a more vigorous, successful 21st century classroom.

● Effectively managed classrooms ranging from 4th-6th and 9th-12th grade levels.

● Utilized technology to improve teaching techniques and teacher feedback to reach all students.

● Used a variety of instructional strategies to encourage student critical/analytical thinking and discussion on Economic Issues and Current Event Issues.

● Worked cooperatively with Intervention Specialist and E.D. teacher to establish strategies for all identified students in my classroom.

● Established positive behavior support systems for students to be successful in the classroom.

● Administered performance assessments to evaluate student progress through out lessons.

● Used a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instructional methods. 4-6 Intervention Specialist 0 8/2013 to 11/2014

Ledgemont Local Schools - T hompson,Ohio

● Earned a “Skilled” rating for my 2013-2014 Ohio eTPES Final Summative Rating as an Intervention Specialist.

● Managed a caseload of 11 special education students varying from different needs.

● Wrote Individual Education Plans for students based on assessments and priorities identified by the 4th- 6th grade team, school psychologist, and parents.

● Employed accommodations and developed and modified curriculum and learning strategies to meet academic and developmental goals for students on IEPs.

● Provided additional instruction, academic support, and IEP oversight for students with identified learning needs.

● Worked cooperatively with general education teachers to establish strategies for all students.

● Maintained a positive learning environment to help student learning that encouraged collaboration and positive peer relationships.

● Worked with students individually and in groups to promote full academic success in a full inclusion setting.

● Integrated the use of an online training program to use on targeted student learning abilities

● D eveloped and implemented behavior contracts and other positive reinforcements, to manage behavior of students. EDUCATION

Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH

Graduated December 2012 with Bachelor of Arts in Education Major: Education

Licensure: K- 12 Intervention Specialist & 7- 12 Integrated Social Studies HQT: Math, Social Studies, Science and English Language Arts Athletics: Played four years of football

VOLUNTEER/EDUCATION EXPERIENCES

After-School Reading Tutor, Perry Local Schools, Perry, Oh, March 2015- May 2015

● Worked with students K-2 on reading skills.

● Cooperatively planned activities with other reading tutors.

● Integrated classroom reading concepts into the daily activities to help reinforce reading skills. Substitute Teacher, Lake County Schools, Feb- J une 2013

● Subbed for K- 12 teachers in the general education and special education classrooms. Aide/Counselor For Camp Sue Osborn, Lake & Geauga County, OH, Summer 2009- 2015

● Created a safe environment for games and educational events.

● Learned effective ways to work and communicate with the special needs campers. Reading Mentor For Project MORE, Maple Elementary, Painesville City Local Schools Painesville,OH, Spring 2012

● Worked with 1st and 3rd graders on improving reading abilities through Project MORE. COACHING EXPERIENCES

Assistant Football Coach, Berkshire Jr./Sr. High School, Burton, Oh, Mar 2016-

● Coaching varsity and junior varsity offensive and defensive line. Assistant Football Coach, Chagrin Falls High School, Chagrin Falls, Oh, May 2015- Jan 2016

● Coached varsity and junior varsity linebackers and offensive line.

● Defensive coordinator for the junior varsity football team. Assistant Football Coach, North High School, Eastlake, OH, Feb 2014- Jan 2015

● Coached varsity and junior varsity linebackers and tight ends.

● Head coach for the junior varsity football team. Assistant Baseball Coach, Ledgemont High School, Thompson OH, Feb- May 2014

● Assisted the head baseball coach with all baseball duties for practices and games. Assistant Football Coach, Perry High School, Perry, OH, June- Nov 2012

● Coached varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen offensive linemen.

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