6220 Alder Dr.

Apt# 4122
Houston, TX, 77081

(832) 407.7181
mjordan8@houstonisd.org

Michelle J. Jackson
Qualifications: A dynamic person with a strong record of achievement combining skills in diverse areas of organizational
development, group/staff leadership and cooperation. I am highly motivated, intuitive, organized, continuous learner,
problem-solver, flexible, maintains integrity, team player, an effective communicator and leader.

Education:
2014- Present

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Masters of Art in Adult Education & Training

1996-2001

Texas Southern University, Houston, TX

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Professional Experience:
2012-Present

Houston ISD, South Field Office

Itinerant Transition Coach

Collaborate with parents, the student, and school campuses in the development, implementation, alignment and
mastery of transition goals and objectives; network with local business and community leaders to identify
services and agencies to participate in the transition planning process
Implement special education vocational services, such as review of vocational assessment data, job development,
and job placement
Schedule and conduct trainings regarding Transition Planning and Self-Determination/ Self-Advocacy for special
education staff
Collaborate with ARD/IEP members for students with concerns or problematic factors pertaining to special
education vocational services.
Complete and submit all reports required for program accountability including accurate PEIMS transition data at
assigned high school
Serve as a resource in assisting campus staffs identify service agencies for participation in transition planning.

2005- 2012

Dowling Middle School, Houston, TX

Special Education Department Chairperson

Support the Office of Special Education Services goals, objectives, operational procedures and act as program
advocate within the building.
Act as liaison between administrators and faculty/staff to facilitate educational programming for students with
disabilities.
Coordinate/facilitate campus ARD/IEP committee meetings and monitor the implementation
of ARD/IEP decisions, graduation plans, transition services and instructional testing.
Monitor campus case management.
Regularly attend all relevant professional development opportunities to remain current with federal, state and
local guidelines relating to special education.
Provide information to parents and other persons regarding special education services and curriculum.
Arrange and/or conduct in-services related to the education and service for students with disabilities.
Work with teachers and the building principal to identify curriculum needs and suggest ways to update and
modify curriculum design, strategies and materials.
Assist with the acquisition and distribution of instructional materials, TEKS, course syllabi, CLEAR Online and
other resources.

2002-2005

Dowling Middle School, Houston, TX

Special Education Resource Teacher & Case Manager

Adapted/modified instruction, curriculum and materials for my students.
Assist students in successfully accessing the general education curriculum by providing instruction on strategies
that helped them to facilitate their own learning (study skills, retention strategies and organizational skills).
Ensured that the students educational program was cohesive, coordinated, responsive to the students identified needs, and
carried out in accordance with the federal, state and local regulations that applied to the education of students with disabilities.
Served as the central point of contact for the parent(s), student and staff for instructionally-based issues.
Monitored the students progress, attendance and other factors affecting the students academic success.
Contacted parents and teachers to share information/progress reports.
Coordinated/collaborated with classroom teachers, counselors and specialists regarding the students
accommodations, program modifications, instructional supports, etc.
Responded to parent concerns and questions regarding the implementation of the students IEP and instructional
program.

2001-2002

Attucks Middle School, Houston, TX

Special Education Clerk

Provides clerical support for the special education department.
Maintains general office and departmental files, following up on misplaced, misdirected, or misfield materials.
Processes documents in accordance with established procedures.
Look up files and retrieves content as requested.
Transfer files to storage and set up new files as directed.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Certificates/Awards/Professional Activities
2015 Special Education Conference
Committee Member
Certified Instructional Aide
IEP Rubric Committee
Indicator 13/14 Facilitator/

Committee Member
Summer Slider Camp Committee
Member
Neurodiversity- Strength-based
Strategies to Help Students
Succeed in School and Beyond
Sharepoint Data Implementation

2015 Special Education Conference

Presenter
2003 Special Education Teacher of the
Year
Lead for Transition Assessment
Committee
Revision of Transition related
documents
Transition Analysis File Review

Certified Special Education K-12

Standards-Based IEPs
Transition At-A-Glance
Lead for House Bill
5/Endorsements Committee
Transportation Functional Analysis

Leaving a Clear Trail: Special

Education Graduation

A4E Dashboard Training

References
Susan Hurta, Senior Manager Special Education High School
SHURTA@houstonisd.org
(713) 434-4700
Danielle Nixon, Program Specialists
DNIXON1@houstonisd.org
(713) 434-4700
Betty Williams, Program Specialists
BWILLIA4@houstonisd.org
(713) 434-4700
Portia Smith, Program Specialists
PSMITH5@houstonisd.org
(713) 434-4700