Michael Ota

Current Work

Faculty, Special Education, Math and Technology

Round Rock ISD, 1998 – 2005, 2010 - Present 

Current Skill Set

• Work with students with emotional disorders and autism using both technology-based curriculum and behavior interventions
• Taught 6th grade math, 7th grade math, algebra I, geometry, algebra II, math models with applications, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics, and RTI.
• Developed/implemented data-, project- and technology-based curricula for RTI and math models, used district wide, for diverse learners.
• Assisted in the planning, implementation, and assessment of IEPs, including the transition into the general education environment for students with cognitive and emotional disabilities.
• Chaired math department for which duties include leading implementation of campus intiatives and fulfilling administrative duties, vertical curriculum alignment, IB, SIM, formative and summative assessment data, grant writing, budgeting and supervision of employees.

Past Experience

Faculty

Pflugerville ISD, 2005

• Taught 8th grade math and pre-AP algebra I.
• Developed curriculum focused on critical thinking skills that integrated technology, universal design, and 21st Century skills.
• Heavily involved in the inclusion program for students with autism and Asperger Syndrome.

Adjunct Faculty

Austin Community College, 1995 – 2002

• Taught TASP prep, basic math skills, pre-algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, college algebra, and pre-calculus.
• Developed/implemented TASP Prep curriculum, used college wide.
• Sponsored incoming students with cognitive disabilities, including coordination of OSD, faculty, and LRE documentation.