Michelle Clay
Rome
Summary
Professional with strong background in academic support and student development, ready to make impactful contribution in educational setting. Skilled in fostering student success through individualized coaching, goal-setting, and effective communication. Known for collaborative mindset and adaptability to evolving educational needs. Adept at building trust, motivating students, and driving measurable academic results.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
IMSE Trainer
Institute of MultiSensory Education
05.2019 - Current
- Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by advocating for professional development opportunities.
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessments for tailored training programs, enhancing employee performance.
- Optimized training delivery schedules, accommodating diverse learning styles and work commitments.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
Special Education Academic Coach
Floyd County School
08.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs by sharing student success data and insights.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students.
- Coordinated with other academic coaches to share resources, ideas, and best practices for successful coaching strategies.
- Fostered a growth mindset among students by encouraging persistence, resilience, and continuous learning in the face of challenges.
- Assisted teachers with curriculum planning by identifying potential areas of difficulty for struggling learners.
Adjunct professor
Univeristy of West Georgia
01.2025 - Current
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by facilitating opportunities for independent research projects within specific areas of interest.
Numeracy Project Task Force
GADOE
- Streamlined communication across departments for improved collaboration and task force efficiency.
- Collaborated closely with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives for long-term success.
- Evaluated team progress regularly, adjusting strategies as needed to stay on track toward objectives.
- Championed process improvements that led to increased efficiency in task force operations within the organization.
Education
B.S. - Early Childhood Education
LaGrange College
LaGrange, Georgia01.1992
Ongoing Professional Development - Science of Reading
Institute of Multisensory Education (IMSE)
08.2025
Educational Specialist - Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University
07.2014
Masters in Education - Math and Reading
Walden University
01.2007
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective communication skills
- Advising
- Analytical thinking
- Teaching strategies
- Learning styles adaptation
- Special education support
- Identifying problems
- Tailored educational plans
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dependable and responsible
Affiliations
- GAE
- GCTM, NCTM
- Google 1 and 2 Certified
- TKES certified
- Mindset Certified
- Orton-Gillingham Level 5 Master Instructor
- Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist
Timeline
Adjunct professor
Univeristy of West Georgia
01.2025 - Current
IMSE Trainer
Institute of MultiSensory Education
05.2019 - Current
Special Education Academic Coach
Floyd County School
08.2017 - Current
Ongoing Professional Development - Science of Reading
Institute of Multisensory Education (IMSE)
Educational Specialist - Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University
Masters in Education - Math and Reading
Walden University
Numeracy Project Task Force
GADOE
B.S. - Early Childhood Education
LaGrange College
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