Michael L Franklin, M.Ed

Experience

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  Sunnyside Unified School District

  Aug 2006 - May 2016

  ● Facilitated student lesson plans in technical learning of various programs so that they are prepared for industry work, involving studio photography and set design. Instruct students how to use editing programs such as Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Final Cut Pro.● Assisted students in high school level reading activities and assignments.● Accommodated students while fostering a learning environment that all students could feel comfortable and be successful. ● Career and Technical Education Department Chair: Developed department curriculum aimed at identifying and implementing best practices for students.● Analyzed data to identify students strengths and weaknesses were and established curriculum based on that data.● Collaborated with core area teachers in creating cross curricular activities aimed at improving their AIMS scores● Created a unified form for all teachers when collecting data on students who are failing and what interventions that are applicable school wide.● Created and collaborated on performance based testing to align with common core standards so that my teachers in the CTE department would be ready for Common Core standards in 2014. ● AVID trained and AVID elective classroom instructor (2 years) Show less ● Managed a classroom of highly educationally gifted students; taught them appropriate skills utilized by college age students; and had them publish materials, teach lessons and present information to their peers at school.● Supported students in higher level thinking as dictated and mandated by the Arizona State standards. Had students complete multiple assignments and projects that showcased their ability to learn as well as educate others. ● Helped students achieve in higher level thinking as dictated and mandated by the Arizona State standards. Had students complete multiple assignments and projects that showcased their ability to learn as well as to teach others. ● Directed the classroom and carried out lesson plans for teachers in their absence. Show less

  • Summer School Coordinator

    Mar 2013 - May 2016

  • Career and Technical Education Teacher /Department Chair

    Dec 2008 - Jul 2013

  • 6th/7th/8th Grade History/ Gifted and Talented Instructor

    Nov 2006 - Dec 2008

  • Student Teacher

    Aug 2006 - Oct 2006
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  Desert View High School

  Jul 2013 - Jun 2016

  Athletic Director (Assistant Principal)

  Oversee athletic departmentEvaluates coachesEvaluates classroom teachersOrganizes and facilitates site and district events

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  Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org)

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

  Assistant Principal
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  Hamilton High School

  Jun 2018 - May 2020

  Assistant Principal
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  Chandler High School

  May 2020 - Feb 2025

  School Principal
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  ASU Preparatory Academy

  Jul 2023 - now

  Executive Director

  Oversee site principals at the secondary level for the networkResponsible for academic outcomes of students at the secondary levelOversee the leadership of Facilities, Operations and Transportation Network Title IX coordinator