Michelle Boire has over 15 years of experience as a special education teacher and autism specialist. She is skilled in assessing students, developing individualized learning programs, and collaborating with others to support student needs. Boire has a Master's degree in Special Education and is certified in autism, elementary education, and moderate disabilities.

1. MICHELLE BOIRE
429 South Main Street Lanesboro, MA. 01237 ∙ mboire17@gmail.com
(413) 579-2841
Professional with strong teaching, research, analytical skill, and extensive education.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
∙ Excellent analytical skills and thorough knowledge of theories behind Applied
Behavioral Analysis and Discrete Trial
∙ Skilled in comprehensive student assessments, reassessments, and
planning/implementing successful individualized learning programs
∙ Adept at coordinating with therapists, education professionals, and family members
to collect and analyze behaviors
∙ Reacts quickly and efficiently with a calm and professional manner during crisis
situations and able to work with special needs children such as those with autism
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AUTISM SPECIALIST 9/2016-Current
North Adams, MA Colegrove Park Elementary School
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Evaluate children to determine eligibility in the area of autism.
2. Assist the education team in the development of appropriate goals,objectives, modifications, adaptations,
strategies, services and placements.
3. Communicate clearly and relate effectively with staff, families, children and others.
4. Consult with staff to provide communication, behavioral, classroom, visual, environmental and social
supports.
5. Provide specialized information, in-service training, technical assistance and follow-up to staff and families.
6. Complete functional assessments, behavior plans and crisis protocols.
7. Maintain records on child performance and progress.
8. Participate as member of the education team.
9. Manage multiple priorities, timelines and paperwork.
10. Facilitate access to local, state and national resources to meet child, family or staff needs.
11. Provide current information to staff and families regarding best practices
for educating children with autism, including positive behavioral supports
for schooland home.
12. Collect and record data related to services and child performance.
13. Prepare reports for eligibility evaluations, services, IEP’s and transitions according to program procedures
or as directed.
14. Perform other job related duties as may be assigned.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER 8/2016- 6/2016

2. Williamstown, MA. Mt. Greylock Regional High School
The Greylock Way ~ Responsibility, Perseverance, Integrity
The duties commonly associated with the position include but are not limited to:
▪ Analyzed data, researched, created and implemented all Individualized Education
Program goals and objectives
▪ Used excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively present student
assessments and document progress
▪ Challenged students to take personal responsibility for education, set and achieve goals,
and make good life choices
▪ Collaborated with colleagues and student family members to collect student data and
discuss individualized needs
▪ Managed a staff of 3 staff
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER 8/2014-6/2015 PITTSFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PITTSFIELD,MA.
Reid Middle School
The teacher is the district's primary agent for instruction with responsibility for presenting the
prescribed curriculum effectively and employing a diagnostic/prescriptive approach to
identification and subsequent adaptation to the needs and interests of the students.
The duties commonly associated with the position include but are not limited to:
▪ Analyzed data, researched, created and implemented all Individualized Education
Program goals and objectives
▪ Used excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively present student
assessments and document progress
▪ Challenged students to take personal responsibility for education, set and achieve goals,
and make good life choices
▪ Tested students, analyzed data, and researched specific diagnoses to create individualized
programs and ensure maximum learning achievements
▪ Collaborated with colleagues and student family members to collect student data and
discuss individualized needs
▪ Managed a staff of 5 staff
▪ Collaborating with outside services providers to delivered the most appropriate
education, as well as planning for their future

3. CASE MANAGER 12/2013-6/2014
FUTURES, INC. WEST HARTFORD,CT.
“We are a are a “unique school” without walls”. For over 20 years we have provided
customized one-on-one special education programs and services for students 14-21 in their own
home community. Since 1989 we have been working with students with challenging behavioral
disorders and other cognitive or developmental disabilities, including complex learning
disorders, autism and acquired brain injuries. Futures School is deeply committed to diversity in
all we do and stand for. It is at the heart of our work to provide opportunities and empower
students with disabilities and those who are disadvantaged to pursue life to its fullest and know
the satisfaction of personal accomplishments.”
▪ Supervise academic instructors
▪ Tested students, analyzed data, and researched specific diagnoses to create individualized
programs and ensure maximum learning achievements
▪ Collaborated with colleagues and student family members to collect student data and
discuss individualized needs
▪ Collaborating with outside services providers to delivered the most appropriate
education, as well as planning for their future
▪ Collaborating with outside agencies to facilitate vocational job placements
▪ Maintain up to date knowledge of curriculum content and state standards
▪ Finding creative ways to teach content
▪ Planning and assessment of instruction and curriculum
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER 7/1/13-12/2013
NEARI Holyoke, MA
The Northeast Education Assessment & Research Institute, Inc. (NEARI) is a 501 (c) 3, tax-
exempt non-profit agency incorporated in 1985. Over the years, NEARI has received numerous
local commendations for its special programming, as well as national and international
recognition for innovative intervention and teaching approaches for working with children in
both school and residential settings.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER 04/2007-04/2013
CONNECTICUT CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER Wethersfield, CT
Health care facility devoted to improving the physical and emotional well being of children.
▪ Provides comprehensive physical and mental assessments of students recommending
changes to Individual Education Program
▪ Managed a staff of 7 adults
▪ Developed curriculum for several programs
▪ Uses excellent working knowledge of autistic behaviors to ensure best personalized
student care and education

4. ▪ Regularly consults co-workers, therapists, and management to upgrade services and
provide better learning environments
▪ Created a system to collect and analyze data, organize results, and monitor progress in
support of the student population
▪ Used excellent knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis and Discrete Trial to implement
a successful learning program for autistic children
▪ On the Curriculum and Professional Development Committee
▪ On the Data Task Force as well as the Orientation Task Force
CASE MANAGER 08/2006-
04/2007
GLASTONBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Glastonbury, CT
Public school systems emphasizing a safe, supportive, and dynamic learning environment.
▪ Tested students, analyzed data, and researched specific diagnoses to create individualized
programs and ensure maximum learning achievements
▪ Collaborated with colleagues and student family members to collect student data and
discuss individualized needs
▪ Using individualized attention ascertained that one child worked better out of grade level
and created buddy system with older student to aid in moving student forward
academically
▪ Increased scores by discovering through case by case testing student’s need to be
challenged to bring out true learning abilities
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER 08/2004-06/2006
CHICOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Chicopee, MA
School district in one of the oldest communities in western Massachusetts with 7800 students in
attendance.
▪ Analyzed data, researched, created and implemented all Individualized Education
Program goals and objectives
▪ Used excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively present student
assessments and document progress
▪ Challenged students to take personal responsibility for education, set and achieve goals,
and make good life choices
▪ Successfully brought student with severe violent behavioral problems from needing
restraints to functioning well and integration into kindergarten classroom within 3 months
MEMBERSHIPS/CERTIFICATIONS
▪ MA Certification #482365

5. □ o Elementary 1-6 o Moderate Disabilities 5-12 o Moderate Disabilities PreK-8
▪ CT Certification #5704675620
□ o 015 Elementary K-6 o 165 Special Education Comprehensive K-12
▪ Autism Spectrum Disorder Certification
▪ SEI Endorsement
▪ CPR Certified
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATION IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER’S 2011
ST.JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY West Hartford, CT
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 2007
FRAMINGHAM STATE COLLEGE Framingham, MA
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION 2004
SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY Newport, RI
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 2004
SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY Newport, RI
Additional Information, proficient in the following:
▪ Microsoft Office including Word and Excel, and PowerPoint
▪ Trained in: iTouch/iPad with Proloquo2go Application
▪ Various AAC Devices-implementation and programming
▪ Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills Revised (ABLLS-R)
▪ School Functional Assessment (SFA)
▪ Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
▪ Google Classroom, Google Docs, Sheets, Calendar, etc
▪ Weebly and Web.com: Building and maintaining
▪ Member of National Association Special Education Teachers