• Master of Education: Mental Health. Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, 2009
• Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, 2004
• Associate in Arts: Indian River Community College, Boca Raton, FL, 2002

Tykes and Teens // Contract Therapist // Palm City, FL // 2008-2010

• Completed psychosocial assessments
• Developed treatment plans
• Conducted individual, family, and group therapy sessions
• Participated in weekly all staff meetings
• Collaborated with colleagues
• Received weekly supervision

JD Parker Elementary // Teacher // Stuart, FL // 2005-2007

• Facilitated assessment and instructional activities
• Maintained classroom management
• Implemented Literacy First strategies
• Attended weekly grade level meetings
• Participated in continuing education trainings

Served on the Literacy Council School Improvement team

• 200hr Yoga Teacher Training [2017]
• Elementary Education Grades K-6 with ESOL Endorsement [2005]

Michelle’s career began in a second-grade public classroom as a Certified Teacher K-6 with an ESOL endorsement. She continued working with children at Tykes and Teens, a nonprofit agency, as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern. She took some time off to have her own 2 children. Her life journey most recently has included a 200 hr registered yoga teacher training certificate. She is passionate about education, health and wellness.