1. Michelle K. Spatafora
14246 Long Green Dr Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 452-0741 michelle_k_spatafora@mcpsmd.org
Certification
Maryland: Advanced Professional Certificate: Early Childhood Education PreK-3 and Special Education
Educator ID Number: 15-6122
Illinois: Type 04 Early Childhood Certification and Early Childhood Special Education Approval
Certificate Number: 21811313
Professional Experience
Montgomery County Public Schools, Cannon Road Elementary School
2011-Present First Grade Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools, Rolling Terrace Elementary School
2006-2011 Kindergarten Teacher
Prince George’s County Public Schools, North Forestville Elementary School
2005-2006 Kindergarten Teacher
Valley View School District 365U, Romeoville, Illinois
2004-2005 Pre-kindergarten Special Education and First Grade Intern
Teaching Skills
• Collaborated with colleagues to plan and share ideas for implementing core subjects
• Implemented whole and small group instruction strategies to make the curriculum accessible to all students
• Assessed students regularly and adjusted the lessons to meet the needs of all students
• Created an effective classroom management system that emphasizes positive reinforcement
• Created effective communication systems to keep all families informed
• Co-taught with special educator and para educators
• Created and facilitated small groups to meet the needs of all students
Leadership Experience
Montgomery County Public Schools
2014-Present First Grade Team Leader and Leadership Team Member
Montgomery County Public Schools
2012- Present PBIS Committee/School Climate Committee
Montgomery County Education Association
2015-Present Cannon Road Building Representative
Girls on the Run
2013-Present Coach, Mentor, and Running Buddy
Montgomery County Public Schools
2006-2011 Early Childhood Self- Appraisal for State Validation
Education
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
2008 Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois
2005 Bachelors of Arts in Early Childhood Education
References:
• Beatrice Hyacinthe: Former Team Leader, (301) 661-3002
• Maribeth Donohue: Special Education/AAC teacher (301) 989-5662
• Karin Brown, Special Education Teacher, (301 ) 989-5662

2. Michelle K. Spatafora
14246 Long Green Dr Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 452-0741 michelle_k_spatafora@mcpsmd.org
• Norman Coleman: Principal, (301) 989-5662