Michelle Franco-Westacott
Acceleration Interventionist, Covid Recovery at Arizona Charter Academy- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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New York K-8 Teaching Certificate Arizona K-6 Teaching Certificate Arizona K-8 Supervisory Certificate Arizona K-8 Principal Certificate TPI-US Inspectorate Certified Endorsements: State of AZ SEI, Early Childhood Education
New York State, State of Arizona
Experience
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Arizona Charter Academy
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Acceleration Interventionist, Covid Recovery
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Aug 2021 - Present
Strategic provision of expert literacy instruction to scholars in grades K-3. High quality, research-based, data-informed small group instruction is focused on strengthening students’ literacy learning with phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary/language, and comprehension. Exceptional achievement outcomes result. Strategic provision of expert literacy instruction to scholars in grades K-3. High quality, research-based, data-informed small group instruction is focused on strengthening students’ literacy learning with phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary/language, and comprehension. Exceptional achievement outcomes result.
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US PREP National Center
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Transformation Support Specialist, US PREP National Technical Assistance Center
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Jan 2016 - 2020
In this loftily named position I truly did support transformation by leveraging my expertise in instruction, pedagogy, educational administration, and strategic planning to foster effective change initiatives. My role was to enhance the overall effectiveness of teacher preparation programs, collaborating with both university and district leadership to develop data-driven, actionable program improvement plans. In this role I demonstrated my strong interpersonal abilities in establishing and sustaining productive relationships with multiple stakeholders. ☛ Led professional development programs for university and district faculty and staff, conducted regular on-site visits and virtual meetings supporting transformation goal attainment. ☛ Facilitated change and continuous improvement by providing multiple resources including training of mentor teachers, webinars, governance meetings, and information dissemination at local and national conferences and symposiums. ☛ Contributed to university curriculum reform efforts to reflect current best practice approaches and advancements in teacher preparation research. Show less
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Teacher Preparation Inspection—United States (TPI—US)
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United States
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Inspector
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2016 - 2016
As an Inspector with this organization committed to improving the quality of teaching and learning in the United States I shared my expertise through the comprehensive review and evaluation of current teacher preparation programs. ☛ Gained clear insight into individual programs through conducting multiple interviews and comprehensive review of artifacts and data, forming basis for generating recommendations for program improvement. As an Inspector with this organization committed to improving the quality of teaching and learning in the United States I shared my expertise through the comprehensive review and evaluation of current teacher preparation programs. ☛ Gained clear insight into individual programs through conducting multiple interviews and comprehensive review of artifacts and data, forming basis for generating recommendations for program improvement.
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iTeachAZ Clinical Instructor and Site Coordinator
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2011 - 2013
To support the ultimate success of students in the iTeachAZ teacher preparation program I performed a combination of instructional and administrative functions. This included developing and delivering course instruction embedding research-based best practice approaches. I also facilitated effective communication among all stakeholders to advance shared goals. ☛ Enhanced classroom experience for teacher candidates by recruiting, training, and supporting highly qualified mentor teachers. ☛ Evaluated candidates’ instructional performance through direct observation and mentor teacher input, provided formative, high quality, differentiated instructional coaching. Show less
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AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Principal, Michael Anderson School
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2008 - 2011
My role as Assistant Principal involved supporting the principal in all aspects of administration, including instructional staff evaluation and development, PLC and IEP meetings. One important aspect of my role included establishing a supportive learning environment and culture, encouraging input from and participation of family members through planning and executing family and community functions. ☛ Championed data-driven improvement initiatives by facilitating data gathering and analysis on student performance and learning outcomes. ☛ Received multiple grants awarded for math and literacy materials, before and after school tutoring and data-informed intervention support. Show less
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Instructional Coach, Professional Developer
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2005 - 2008
With my overall responsibilities as a coach and developer I enabled the ongoing improvement of our instructional activities with approaches including direct observation followed by individualized coaching, incorporating and modeling best practice approaches. ☛ Planned and facilitated weekly professional development sessions for all PK – 8 grade certified staff and instructional assistants in addition to twice-quarterly district-wide development sessions. ☛ Contributed to development of district-wide benchmark assessments to measure ongoing improvement initiatives. Show less
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Education
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1995 - 1997
Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, Ottawa University, University of Phoenix
Continuing Studies (60 hours), Educational Leadership and Administration -
1990 - 1991
State University of New York College at Brockport
Master's degree, Early Childhood Education and Teaching -
1984 - 1988
State University of New York College at Potsdam
Bachelor's degree, Early Childhood Education and Psychology
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