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PHONE 301-***-****• E-MAIL addsv6@r.postjobfree.com

M I C H E L L E A . C O N C E P C I ON

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Professional and highly effective leader with thirty years of experience in P- 16 education. A highly motivated leader for over twenty years, able to create a cohesive learning environment with a relentless commitment to excellence, education, and inclusion for all students. Service-oriented with a variety of experiences such as an adjunct professor and a system leader in the Office of Special Education. An innovative thinker with superb understanding of how to build relationships and support individuals to overcome barriers and challenges to achieve academic success. Equity-minded and committed to working full-time in the higher education setting. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Relationship-based leader

Process-centered thinker

Problem- solver

Innovator

Data- driven

High emotional intelligence

Equity

Ability to identify needs and bring together key stakeholders

Solution-oriented

Motivator

Passion for student achievement

Systems thinker

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick, MD

Office of Special Education, Director

Prepared, monitored, and managed departmental budgets and accounts for restricted and unrestricted funds

Supervised and monitored the implementation of special education and Section 504 laws, programs, and instructional practices

Provided related professional learning for the development of instructional strategies and new training programs with a focus on achievement of equity, inclusion and excellence

Collaborated with teachers, administrative colleagues, parent and student advisory groups to problem solve through barriers and challenges

Facilitated data analysis and monitoring of continuous strategic improvement models through data team meetings

Supervised, directed, and evaluated the work of personnel

Utilized technology to gather, analyze, and present data, communicate 2

information, and deliver professional learning opportunities

Demonstrated cultural proficiency and innovative problem solving through the use of cognitive diversity

Frederick County Public Schools, Ijamsville, MD

Middle School Principal

Supervised and evaluated staff

Utilized data to create an effective school improvement plan

Monitored data for student achievement

Responsible for school-based budget

Made staffing decisions in collaboration with administrative team

Developed relationships with community stakeholders

Worked with a variety of Colleges and Universities as a Professional Development School

Hood College, Frederick, MD

Adjunct Professor of Graduate School

Developed syllabus and course content for Principles of Educational Supervision

Developed course content for Administrative Internship program

Taught aspiring leaders the Principles of Educational Supervision Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick, MD

Middle School Assistant Principal

Supervised and observed professional staff

Responsible for testing

Supervised and evaluated support staff

Responsible for discipline

Organized and delivered professional development Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick, MD

Elementary and Middle School Teacher

Develop curriculum and lesson plans

Present lessons to students, individually or in groups

Track progress of students

Create reports to inform parents and student of progress Maintaining a safe and respectful classroom environment to optimize student capabilities and develop a love of learning

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, Virginia

Master of Science / Education

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland

COMMUNITY/PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Member of the Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee in Frederick County

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Received the Excellence for Minority Achievement Award given by The Achievement Initiative for Maryland’s Minority Students (AIMMS) Council and Steering Committee

Completed Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education Principals’ Center

Received the Eddy Award for establishing a Mentor Program at Monocacy Middle School

Earned Administration II certification after passing the School Leaders Licensure Assessment

Received the Black Frederick Best Politician / Civil Servant Award Received Women of Excellence Award from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Completed the Washington Post Leadership Institute Completed the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning Academy Class of 2018-2019

Currently in Leadership Frederick County, Class of 2020 4

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Dr. Keith Harris

Executive Director of Accelerating Achievement and Equity Department, Frederick County Public Schools, 191 South East Street, Frederick, MD 21701 Phone: 301-***-**** Cell: 240-***-**** Email: addsv6@r.postjobfree.com Dr. Linda Chambers,

Director of Special Education Compliance and Student Support, Frederick County Public Schools, 191 South East Street, Frederick, MD 21701 Phone: 301-***-**** Cell: 301-***-**** Email: addsv6@r.postjobfree.com Dr. Jamie Aliveto,

Executive Director of System Accountability and School Administration, Frederick County Public Schools, 191 South East Street, Frederick, MD 21701 Phone: 301-***-**** Cell: 301-***-**** Email: addsv6@r.postjobfree.com Jennifer Bingman,

Director of System Accountability and School Improvement, Frederick County Public Schools, 191 South East Street, Frederick, MD 21701 Phone: 301-***-**** Cell: 240-***-**** Email:addsv6@r.postjobfree.com

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