Michael Fink

Experience

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  North East Carolina Prep School

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

  IT Manager / Special Education Teacher

  Served as a Special Education Teacher and Director of Information Technology. Responsibilities included:-Teaching Middle School Language Arts and Math inclusion classes-Writing IEPs and holding IEP meetings for the 12 students in my case load-Member, School Discipline Committee.-Help Desk Support- Responsible for servicing and repairing laptops, desktops, iPads, projectors, PA systems, network equipment, VoIP system, web filer, fire alarms, T1 lines, and school website.-Training staff members on the usage of iPads, Apple TVs, Windows Operating Systems, PowerSchool, and internet safety.-Representing NECP at State-sponsored PowerSchool training conference in Raleigh (April 2013) for North Carolina mandated grade reporting system.-Working with various vendors and organizations to secure purchasing agreements and service contracts.-Working with vendors and school administrators to complete various projects, including the design and installation of network hardware and cabling in a new high school building.-Teaching Middle School Language Arts and Math inclusion classes.-Installation of security cameras, public address system, Ethernet jacks, cables, projectors, and audio systems in classrooms and offices throughout the campus.-Helping to design and manage the school Wordpress website. Show less

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  Edgecombe County Public Schools

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Media Coordinator

  Media Coordinator responsibilities included:-Teaching several classes including broadcast electives-Working with other staff members to design the school yearbook-Filming and photographing school activities for usage on school website and in yearbook-Holding assemblies on internet safety for staff and students-Updating and maintaining school website-Outfitting school with audio and visual equipment for presentations-Deploying 200 new Chromebooks and instructing faculty and students on use of same-Maintaining school laptops, desktops, projectors, and document cameras-Cataloging technology equipment in database-Advising administrators on purchase of new technologies-Training staff members on usage of various equipment and software including Chromebooks, servers, Google Apps for Education, Windows operating systems, iPads, and VoIP phone system-Designed and constructed a film studio from which a daily live broadcast was shown to the school and broadcast classes took place Show less

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  CSDNET

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2016

  Network Technician

  Technical consultant to the Uniondale and West Babylon School Districts, providing customer support to administrators and faculty. Duties include:-Windows Server 2008 R2/ 2012 R2- Responsible for managing and troubleshooting issues with domain controllers, printer servers, and DHCP servers. -Google Apps Administrator- Responsible for managing service settings, provisioning users, and troubleshooting any issues related to the Google Apps Admin Console.-VMware End User Computing Technician- Responsible for managing faculty and staff virtual desktops. Duties include recomposing desktops, managing desktop pools, and troubleshooting performance issues.-Organizing and holding training sessions for faculty and staff on the usage of VMware. -Help Desk Support- Responsible for repairing and maintaining various technologies including interactive boards, Chrome Books, laptops, desktops, WYSE terminals, network equipment, projectors, document cameras, tablets, projectors, and classroom response systems.-Member, West Babylon School Technology Conference Day Planning Committee.-Communicating with vendors to help resolve issues and complete projects within the district.-Worked to assist a Project Manager with managing the selection, purchasing, and installation of 325 Sharp Aquos Boards throughout the West Babylon School District. Show less

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  ATLAS IT SOLUTIONS LIMITED

  Dec 2014 - Dec 2018

  Business Owner

  -Working with web designers and graphic artists to create websites for local businesses. -Web hosting.-Social Media Marketing.-Computer repair.-Virus removal.-Security camera installations.-Data recovery.

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  NYC Department of Education

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2017

  Special Education Teacher

  -Teaching English in self-contained and inclusive settings.-Managing IEPs for a caseload of 25-30 students

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  Eastern Suffolk BOCES

  Jan 2017 - now

  -Creating and administering workshops for educators on internet safety, digital literacy, and device usage.-G Suite domain administrator.-Assisting with the development and implementation of a long term technology plan for adult education programs. -Program schedule creation for both regular and summer school programs-CPI Instructor-IEP Goal Progress and report card organization and distribution-Communicating with school districts and stakeholders about IEP amendments -Special Education ELA Teacher for students in an 8:1:1 setting. -Lead Teacher ELA Teacher.-Public Relation Representative for the Bellport Academic Center. -School SDM Team Member. -Read 180 Instructor.-Yearbook Committee Leader-Behavior Team Member.

  • Technology Integration Supervisor

    Apr 2017 - now

  • Adult Education Supervisor

    Aug 2019 - now

  • Assistant Principal

    May 2020 - Jul 2022

  • ELA Special Education Teacher

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2020
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  Freeport High School

  Jul 2022 - now

  Director Of Instructional Technology / Data Privacy Officer
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  Student Safety Alert Inc

  Jan 2024 - now

  President

  At Student Safety Alert, I am dedicated to implementing innovative solutions that ensure swift responses to student emergencies. Leveraging advanced technologies, we fill critical safety gaps during non-school hours, providing continuous protection for students. My commitment is to help educational institutions foster secure environments where students can thrive.