Michael Picone

Defining goals and objectives for the school and developing methods and strategies for accomplishing them • Managing budget and controlling expenses • Evaluating classroom activities and assessing work of teaching staff • Developing relationships with parents, stakeholders and other educational service agencies • Implementing teacher evaluation model and growth plans • Ensuring educational programs are in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Instructed six different courses for 7th and 8th grade Math and Science • Initiated the roll-out of Google Classroom web-based education platform for student communication and learning • Served on the following committees: School Leadership, Technology, Curriculum, and Finance • Created and facilitated Aftermath (semi-weekly after school Math tutoring)

Instructed 8th grade Language Arts (basic and advanced) • Facilitated a school-based faculty training session on Closer Reading • Served on School Literacy and AVID committees. • Selected to be trained and serve as PLC facilitator

• Grew staff of a start-up virtual school from one staff person to 35 instructors • Responsible for recruitment, hiring and ongoing training of instructors • Evaluated instructors according to metrics based on iNACOL standards and provided appropriate corrective action if needed • Refined curriculum based on instructor and student feedback as well as state requirements (Tennessee and Louisiana) • Facilitated the design and implementation of new teaching and student support model • Evaluated and responded timely to reports based on four criteria – student performance, student/program success, training efficacy, and course feedback • Developed a virtual Professional Learning Network to promote teacher collaboration

• Lead staff development sessions as the Middle School Literacy Leader • Served on the School Leadership Team • Instructed classes of up to 32 in 7th Grade Reading and Language Arts • Successfully created a blended learning classroom through social learning platforms and Web 2.0 resources • Consistently scored in the top 5% in the county for achievement and value added growth

• Trained, supported, and evaluated online teaching staff of 25 • Coordinated the structuring of online courses and pacing and study guides aligned with District and State Standards • Facilitated student learning groups focused on enrichment and remediation on social learning platforms • Instructed English 9-12 (A, B, and Recovery)