1. Michelle Johnston Montanez
6316 S. Ingleside Ave. Chicago, IL 606037 (773)450-5392(cell)
Email: montanezml@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
American History Matters Three week summer course to improve content area
knowledge. Course included the use and practice of UBD and backward
design for planning. Follow up of monthly PD for the next school year.
Web Institute for Teachers Summer course in web design for teachers.
Learned how to create websites for students and teachers to enhance and
enrich curriculum.
EMPLOYMENT
2000- 2016 Special Education Teacher for Hyde Park High School
Phone 773 535-0880
Completed twelve years teaching in Chicago with a rating of excellent.
1999-2000 Graduate Advising Office, Governors State University
Phone: 708.534.4394
Receive incoming calls. Fulfill supervisor’s requests. Maintain the office
filing. Solve student complaints and problems. Organize supplies complete
computer tasks. Advise students from admission to graduation.
1997-1998 One-to-one Aide, Lincoln-Way Special Education Co-op
Phone, 815.485.6969
Multifaceted responsibilities include assisting a wheelchair bound student,
teaching English as a second language to a Bosnian youth, and tutoring an
individual with a learning disability.
1994-1997 Substitute Teacher, New Lenox - Frankfort – Mokena School Districts
Performed all teacher responsibilities with flexibility and enthusiasm.
Prepared at moment’s notice to deliver comprehensive lessons and maintain
classroom discipline.
1993-1994 Payroll Clerk Menard’s
1992-1993 Manager Trainee Minnesota Fabrics
1991-1992 Assistant Manager Ladies Department Sears
EDUCATION
2003 Master of Arts in Educational Administration, Governors State University
Type 75 Director of Special Education endorsement (Pending)
2000 Master of Arts in Special Education, Governors State University
Two of six courses completed for English as a Second Language endorsement
Type 10’s K – 12 in LD, S/ED, and EMH
1996 Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Governors State University
Type 3 K - 9
1991 Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising, Illinois State University
OTHER SKILLS
Sewing, knitting, and crocheting