Michael T. Wrobel has over 10 years of experience in education, including roles as an instructional practice administrator, director of specialized services, teacher, and interview selector. He holds a Master's degree from New York University and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. His professional licenses and certifications include a Professional Educator License with endorsements in Learning Behavior Specialist and R.E.A.C.H. Students certification. In his roles, he has provided instructional coaching, coordinated IEP meetings and specialized services, composed IEPs, and implemented differentiated instruction practices. Professional references are provided.
1. Michael T. Wrobel
2649 W. Evergreen #3 • Chicago • IL • 60622 • (517) 285-3830 • michaeltwrobel@gmail.com
CERTIFICATE:
Professional Educator License Endorsements: Learning Behavior Specialist: 09-2009
R.E.A.C.H. Students CERTIFIED 2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Central Office Staff 2014-2016
Instructional Practice Administrator
o Provided direct instructional coaching support to over 60 teachers over two years.
o Liaised between teachers, parents, building administrators and district staff regarding
student welfare in the Least Restrictive Environment
o Coordinated, built, and delivered multiple Professional Development workshops to both
general education, and special education staff across the district on a variety of topics
NOBLE NETWORK OF CHARTER SCHOOLS - Rowe-Clark Math and Science Academy 2013-2014
Director of Specialized Services – Case Manager
o Managed the entire caseload, 126 of 620, students receiving specialized services.
o Coordinated IEP meetings, re-evaluations, and 504 conferences maintaining 99% compliance
for the year.
o Ensured the delivery of specialized services by facilitating school-wide professional
development and specific coaching of special education teachers on the team.
o Coordinated schedules of nine special education teachers and six para-professionals.
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2009-2013
Chicago Teaching Fellows
Lead Interview Selector
o Facilitated interview events and conducted comprehensive interviews involving hundreds of
applicants for the Chicago Teaching Fellows.
o As a recognized, accomplished selector, trained and evaluated new interview selectors for
effectiveness and quality of work
o Completed rigorous training program geared toward recognizing and growing top qualities of
new, yet successful, teachers in urban schools.
Uplift Community High School
Teacher (10-12th
grade inclusion teacher: Science, Social Studies, Mathematics)
o Composed comprehensive, accurate, and thoughtful I.E.Ps in accordance with Illinois Board
of Education Guidelines as specified in multiple professional development workshops.
o Implemented best practices in differentiated instruction based on Illinois curricular
standards.
o Developed classroom management systems and procedures used to implement positive and
productive rules and consequences for child-centered classrooms.
EDUCATION:
New York University - 2009
M.A. John W. Draper Interdisciplinary Masters Program
Humanities and Social Thought — Sociology G.P.A. 3.85/4.00
University of Michigan - 2007
Bachelor of Arts — History
Graduating with Honors G.P.A. 3.42/4.00
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
Marilyn Spalla
ODLSS Manager
Chicago Public Schools
(773) 339-3876
mkspalla@cps.edu
Nicole DesGrosellier
College Counselor
UIC College Prep
(509) 901-0741
ndesgrosellier@noblenetwork.org
Brad Novak
Staff Therapist
Insight Behavioral Health
(773) 3212768
bnovak@insightillinois.com