Michael J.

Bacon
818 Cabell Ave Unit K
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: (734)-383-5065 E-Mail: michael.bacon.91@gmail.com

WORK EXPERIENCE
ALBEMARLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, JACKSON P. BURLEY MIDDLE – Charlottesville, VA
Behavior-Based Special Education Teacher – August 2020 – Present
• Supported a caseload of 9 students, utilizing a framework based on Reality Therapy and Glasser’s Choice Theory
• Collaborated with general education teachers, specialists, and families to meet student needs and develop individualized education plans
• Provided explicit, systematic interventions to students in academic and behavioral areas
• Collected progress monitoring data to inform decisions about students’ education and provide appropriate interventions
CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY SCHOOLS, CLARK ELEMENTARY – Charlottesville, VA
First Grade/Special Education Instructional Assistant – August 2018 – June 2019
• Supported a student with a history of trauma in meeting his behavioral and academic goals
• Created, with other professionals, a warm and welcoming learning environment for all students with a focus on trauma-informed instruction and
social and emotional wellness
• Provided academic support to first grade students in reading and math content one-on-one and in small or large group settings
CHARLOTTESVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION, CAMP SHENANDOAH - Charlottesville, VA
Inclusion Leader – June 2019 – August 2019
• Supported a caseload of ~1o students with disabilities in accessing various activities
• Advised camp staff on student needs and strategies to promote an inclusive camp experience
• Intervened during episodes of student escalation, providing an opportunity to process emotions
CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT, COYOTE HILLS ELEMENTARY – Aurora, CO
Special Education Paraprofessional– August 2016 – June 2018
• Instructed students with a variety of disabilities (ASD, Angelman Syndrome, Down Syndrome, etc)
• Utilized strong relationships with students, families, and other professionals to maximize student potential
SPECTRA AUTISM CENTER, CITY SURFERS SUMMER PROGRAM – Westminster, CO
Seasonal Therapeutic Instructor – June 2017 – August 2017
• Aided students with social interaction goals and assessed their progress
• Supported and directed students in a variety of community settings

EDUCATION

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, VA

M.T. in Special Education , Aug 2019-Dec 2020

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI

B.S. in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience, Dec 2014

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
• Everything You Would Like to Know to Increase Student and Family Partnerships
• Building Awareness and Knowledge of Culturally Responsive Teaching
• Defusing Disruptive Behaviors – A Panel Discussion
• Building Relationships with All Students
• Building Trauma-Informed Schools
REFERENCES

Dr. Michael Kennedy

Associate Professor of Special Education, University of Virginia
Phone: (434) 924-0827
Email: mjk3p@virginia.edu

Heather Rutherford
Special Education Teacher, Coyote Hills Elementary School
Phone: (303) 332-7457
E-Mail: hrutherford3@cherrycreekschools.org

Josh Gillette
1st Grade Teacher, Clark Elementary School
Phone: (434) 989-1385
E-Mail: gilletj1@charlottesvilleschools.org