Michael Marchetti
Special Education Teacher at Gateway Regional High School- Claim this Profile
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American Sign Language (ASL) Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) - Intermediate Advanced
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Teacher Deaf and Hard of Hearing, All Levels
Massachusetts Department of Education -
Teacher Moderate Disabilities (5-12)
Massachusetts Department of Education
Experience
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Gateway Regional High School
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Education Teacher
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Jul 2022 - Present
-Provides specially designed instruction to students with disabilities. -Modifies, adapts, and implement lesson plans for all academic areas to accommodate students with disabilities in a classroom, utilizing the curriculum adopted by the state of Massachusetts. -Develops, implements, supervises, and evaluates Individual Education Programs and instructional classroom programs. -Provides specially designed instruction to students with disabilities. -Modifies, adapts, and implement lesson plans for all academic areas to accommodate students with disabilities in a classroom, utilizing the curriculum adopted by the state of Massachusetts. -Develops, implements, supervises, and evaluates Individual Education Programs and instructional classroom programs.
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Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Middle School Teacher
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Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
Working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students as a 7th and 8th grade teacher within the schools K-8 program. Subjects taught include science, social studies, mathematics and ELA.
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Overnight Residential Counselor
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Jul 2016 - Aug 2020
Overnight Residential Counselor for Clarke Schools Summer Adventure Camp. Supervised campers ages 14-18 during evening hours. Collaborated with fellow staff members to design and implement nightly entertainment and activities that promoted socialization, self-advocacy.
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Lead Teacher- Hampshire Regional High School Partnership Program
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2020
Full time teacher of the Deaf supporting students in grades 7-12 in an inclusive, mainstreamed oral/aural program at Hampshire Regional Middle/High School designed to integrate students academically and socially with their hearing peers. Hearing losses range from mild to profound; both conductive and sensoineural. Technologies utilized on a daily basis include BTE and ITE hearing aids, Nucleus 5 , Nucleus 6 and Nucleus 7 Cochlear Implants, as well as various HAT/FM and soundfield systems. Teacher/Staff consultationTechnology trouble shootingIn class and 1:1 academic assistanceCurriculum modificationStudent guidance and counselingCo-Coordinator for the Making Connections Student Track portion of Clarke's Annual Conference on Mainstreaming Students with Hearing Loss: A day long program for students where leaders with hearing loss serve as excellent role models as they guide students through a day of fun, adventure and learning. Show less
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Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf
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Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
Established and maintained positive working relationships and atmosphere utilizing open, frequent communication with parents, staff, and related services personnel. Monitored the condition and use of appropriate amplification equipment for each student within the entire district. Gave direct instruction to each hearing impaired student on the class list as needed. Provided social/emotional support for students and families to promote understanding and coping skills for child’s hearing loss. Consulted with staff on modifications and classroom implementation in the following specialized areas: auditory training speech and speech reading monitoring amplification use and maintenance of hearing aids. Show less
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Pittsfield Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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400 - 500 Employee
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Special Education Teacher
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Aug 2014 - Mar 2015
Worked in a substantially separate, collaborative, therapeutic program creating and implementing a diversified curriculum for students with severe emotional/social disabilities in grades 8-12. Led team driven development of student Individualized Educational Plans (IEP). Subject areas taught included ELA, Reading, American History and social/life skills Worked in a substantially separate, collaborative, therapeutic program creating and implementing a diversified curriculum for students with severe emotional/social disabilities in grades 8-12. Led team driven development of student Individualized Educational Plans (IEP). Subject areas taught included ELA, Reading, American History and social/life skills
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Willie Ross School for the Deaf
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher of the Deaf
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Aug 2009 - Jul 2014
Itinerant Teacher (8/2009 – 7/2010) Traveled daily between five schools within Berkshire County to assist and accommodate students ages 6-12 in various capacities. Advocated for student services, one to one and small group tutoring, in-classroom interpreting, curriculum revision and general consultation with both parents and school staff on all aspects of student learning including Individualized Educational Plans (IEP). Collaborated with other faculty on grade-level teams to plan advisory model, developmentally appropriate instructional and social activities. Teamed with teachers in all content areas to design effective models of instruction at a high level of academic rigor. Content was presented orally and in American Sign Language (ASL). High School/Middle School Teacher (8/2010 – 7/2014) Created, modified and implemented curriculum at all high school and middle school levels as well as working with a team to address counseling and advocating issues for students. Subjects taught include Language, American/European History, Ancient Civilizations, Geometry, Pre-Algebra and Life and Earth Sciences. Updated and maintained student Individualized Education Plans (IEP) based on student needs and in compliance with state education laws. Collaborated weekly with other faculty on grade-level teams to plan advisory model developmentally appropriate instructional and social activities. Teamed with teachers in all content areas to design effective models of instruction at a high level of academic rigor. Content is presented in both oral English and American Sign Language (ASL). School Technology Support (9/2010 - Present) Provided both email and hands on technical support to teachers and staff by researching and answering questions; troubleshooting problems while guiding through corrective steps; maintaining iPad and laptop workstations and LAN performance. Helped in development of teacher training programs. Show less
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Springfield College
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Sri Lanka
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct Instructor
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Sep 2011 - May 2014
Adjunct Faculty Course: 379 Advanced Manual Communications and Deaf Culture Designed and taught t a 15 week undergraduate level course with curriculum that promoted skill development in the use of visual/ gestural sign language for a clearer understanding of the rule structure of American sign language. Also exploring the dynamics and cultural norms of deaf culture in both the past and present day contexts. Helped students attain mastery of syntax and pragmatics with manual/gestural language. Show less
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Kidzone Educational Centers
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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School Age Teacher
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
Helped implement and coordinate weekly activities and lessons for children ages 6-13. Content focused on the use and improvement of students American Sign Language (ASL) skills, as well as various areas of educational and social development. Helped implement and coordinate weekly activities and lessons for children ages 6-13. Content focused on the use and improvement of students American Sign Language (ASL) skills, as well as various areas of educational and social development.
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American School for the Deaf
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Teaching Intern
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Jan 2009 - Mar 2009
Taught Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students at the secondary level in a self-contained classroom, designed and implemented English curriculum and lesson plans; developed skills in student assessment, small-group and individual instruction to accommodate a variety of levels and academic styles; participated in all aspects of IEP development. Taught Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students at the secondary level in a self-contained classroom, designed and implemented English curriculum and lesson plans; developed skills in student assessment, small-group and individual instruction to accommodate a variety of levels and academic styles; participated in all aspects of IEP development.
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Central Berkshire Regional School District
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Special Education Paraprofessional
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Feb 2007 - Mar 2008
Oversaw all aspects of the daily routines for students with various emotional, mental and learning disorders. Specific tasks include social guidance/counseling, academic tutoring, and providing various special services to the students on an as needed basis. Oversaw all aspects of the daily routines for students with various emotional, mental and learning disorders. Specific tasks include social guidance/counseling, academic tutoring, and providing various special services to the students on an as needed basis.
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Education
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2005 - 2009
Rochester Institute of Technology
Master's degree, Secondary Education for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MSSE) -
2000 - 2005
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections/ Literature
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