Michelle R. Davis                                              10801 Lockwood Drive, Suite 165 ABCs for Life Success, LLC                                                                    Silver Spring, Maryland 20901 301.439.7697 phone                                                                                                                           301.408.3831 fax Objective            Continued contribution to children, families, educators through advocacy, assessment,teacher training, consulting   Education   Master of Science in Special Education, Johns Hopkins University, 1998 Emphasis on Inclusive Education; GPA 4.0 Bachelor of Science in Special Education, James Madison University, 1990 Majors:  Emotional Disturbance & Learning Disabilities, GPA 3.9 in majors Post-graduate courses (36 hours earned including assessment courses) Advanced Professional Teaching Certification primary through 12, MSDE Curriculum for Living, Landmark Education Corporation, 1994-present Forum, Advanced Course, Coach Self-Expression and Leadership Program   Employment   1998-present   Owner and Director, ABCs for Life Success, LLC Educational advocate and consultant working with families, schools, and communities to develop skills needed for school and life children ages 3 to 21. ADHD Diagnostic Center. Secure educational placement, services and assist parents in navigating special education procedures. Testify as expert in special education. Curriculum analysis. Develop Autism Program for residential nonpublic school. Teacher, parent training and staff development workshops. Conduct formal and informal educational evaluations. Talk Show Host: "Teach your children well: Hot Topics in Education" Voice America Interview international experts such as Carol Ann Tomlinson, Ray Kurzweil, Michelle Rhee. Author: Special Needs Advocacy Resource Book: What you can do now to advocate for your exceptional child's education, Prufrock Press 2008.Tentative title School Success for Kids with Emotional Behavior Disorders release Spring 2010. 2008-present Owner and Director, Special Needs Advocacy Special Needs Advocacy Training Institute Director and Instructor. Direct 4 day workshop that delivers 3 graduate level credits through Catholic University.   January 2003  Adjunct Professor, George  Mason University Instruct legal 'Trends and Issues' course for Master's and Doctoral level adult learners at Accotink Academy.   Fall 2000-present  Adjunct Professor, George Washington University Instruct Collaborative Consultation. Focus of course is collaboration between special and general educators and families to include or mainstream adolescents with emotional disturbance. Instruct SPED 280 and SPED 260, Developmental Assessment. Focus of course is administration and interpretation of formal and informal assessments.   1996-2000  Special Educator, Teacher Trainer, Team Leader, Administrator Lee Middle School Facilitate team in case management, effective instruction, and behavior management best practices of students with learning, physical, social-emotional and other challenges. Assure productive family and community partnerships. Instruction of social skills, learning strategies, algebra, world studies, math. Design and implement County-wide training workshops for teachers. Participate in creation and implementation of alternate County-wide assessments in committee for the Board of Education. Data collection and compilation for State Department of Education study on accommodations and modifications provided at school level.   1994-1996   Special Educator, Case Manager at Eastern Middle School Design and implement pilot program to successfully include students with learning and emotional disabilities in general school program.  Teach all subjects including social skills groups.  Family intervention and work with mental health professionals.  Oversee staff implementation of program objectives.  Supervise after-school program school-wide.   1990-1994 Crisis Support Teacher, Special Educator, Mark Twain School Supervise and evaluate effectiveness of staff. Provided ongoing staff development.  Design interventions for students including related service and mental health professionals.  Crisis intervention/prevention and problem solving with students and staff.  Curriculum development and delivery grades 6-12.   1987-1988  Behavioral Technician, Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents Facilitated recreational activities and living skills in residential cottages with adolescents aged 12-18 with social-emotional and mental health disorders.   1988-1990  Behavioral Technician, DeJarnette Psychiatric Hospital Implement continuum of interventions to improve living and functional well-being of adolescents with autism/severe mental retardation.    1984-2000  Montgomery County Therapeutic Recreation Department (MCRD) Create and implement staff training.  Supervise the inclusion of over 150 students with disabilities and provide staff coaching.  Design recreation programs for children ages three to twelve with and without disabilities.  Work with families for productive summers.   Facilitate groups for adolescents and adults with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).   Training, Workshops, and Staff Development   Assessing Student Needs in the Classroom, Frederick County and Oneness Family School The Special Education Process, Chelsea School Success through Advocacy for Autism, Autism Training Institute, Madison House Foundation Advocacy: Key to Success, Radcliffe Creek Academy In Home Intervention, Lab School Lecture Series IDEIA 2004: What does it mean to you? MANSEF Behavior Management Techniques in a Continuum, MCPS Conflict Resolution Seminar, University of Maryland Differentiated Instruction:  Teaching So All May Learn, MCPS Cooperative Learning, MCPS Learning Styles at Work in the Classroom, Cashell Elementary PTSA Characteristics of Students with Emotional Disturbance,  MCPS Collaboration for Success, MCPS Conflict Resolution/Crisis Intervention/Best Instructional Practices, Mark Twain Crisis Intervention and Physical Restraint, MCRD Celebrating Differences, MCRD Data Collection for Individual Education Plans (IEPs), MCPS Secondary Reading Strategy Instruction, MCPS Hispanic Parent Support Program, Lee Middle School Parents as Clients and Partners:  Communication Integrated, GW Community School Special Education Simplified:  PGC Community College   Honors and Activities   Rita Ives Award, Outstanding Contribution, GWU Better Business Bureau Member Eddie Dalton Special Education Scholarship Outstanding Senior in Special Education, James Madison University Outstanding Educator, Montgomery County Public Schools Awarded grant in partnership program, Johns Hopkins University Outstanding and exemplary evaluations for effective instruction/productivity Secretary, More Than A Drum Member, Council of Professional Attorneys and Advocates; Council of Exceptional Children Publications:  Washington Parent, Johns Hopkins Magazine Featured in Washington Post, October 2004 Certified Strategy Instructor and Certified Crisis Prevention Institute Instructor