Michelle M.
Private tutor in Nanterre, France
Education
Master of Education, Major: Educational Administration – Texas A&M University Commerce Commerce, TX GPA 3.6 Completion: 24 credit hours Bachelor of Arts, Major: English – Illinois State University Normal, IL (2011) Secondary Education Certification- Type 09 English Language Arts 6-12 level Endorsements: English as a Second Language; Middle School
Experience
Liberty High School- English Classroom Teacher Frisco, Texas August 2015—June 2016 • Prepared lessons that reflected accommodations for difference in student learning styles • Planned and used appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflected understanding of the learning styles and needs to students assigned • Presented subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board polices, and administrative regulations • Participated in staff development activities to improve job-related skills Ridgeview High School- English Classroom Teacher Jacksonville, Florida August 2013 – June 2015 • Designed a challenging, enriching unit plan for English students • Established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and case managers, ultimately fostering an environment of open communication and support • Used effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly Plainfield High School Central- ELL Classroom Teacher Plainfield, Illinois August 2012 – June 2013 • Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students • Developed innovative activities that met all learning styles • Designed curriculum, including units and daily lessons Plainfield High School Central- English Teacher—Maternity Leave Plainfield, Illinois Sept 2012 – Nov 2012 • Managed classroom coverage of 9th grade English classes • Assumed all responsibilities of regular classroom teacher, including professional development, communications with parents, assessments of students, and staff meetings Clinton High School, Clinton Alternative School- Student Teacher Clinton, Illinois Aug 2011- Dec 2011 • Managed classroom coverage of 9-12th grade Reading and English classes • Collaborated with cooperating teacher to design curriculum and lesson plans Kingsley Junior High School- ESL Classroom Aid Normal, Illinois March 2011 - June 2011 • Managed classroom coverage of 6-8th grade English as a Second Language classes • Drastically enhanced the class environment by acting as a facilitator to promote student leadership in initiating and creating positive learning opportunities University High School- English Practicum Experience Normal, Illinois Sept 2009- Dec 2009 • Presented material in a variety of ways to challenge and motivate all learners PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & WORKSHOPS Advanced Placement Institute in English Literature Ethics Professional Training New Teaching Induction Monthly Seminars Teaching in the 21st Century: Technology Seminar National Conference of Teachers of English: Annual Convention ACCESS Certified CPR Certification
Subject Expertise
10th Grade Reading, 10th Grade Writing, 11th Grade Reading, 11th Grade Writing, 12th Grade Reading, 12th Grade Writing, 1st Grade Reading, 1st Grade Writing, 2nd Grade Reading, 2nd Grade Writing, 3rd Grade Reading, 3rd Grade Writing, 4th Grade Reading, 4th Grade Writing, 5th Grade Reading, 5th Grade Writing, 6th Grade Reading, 6th Grade Writing, 7th Grade Reading, 7th Grade Writing, 8th Grade Reading, 8th Grade Writing, 9th Grade Reading, 9th Grade Writing, ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension, ACT English, ACT Reading, ACT with Writing, ACT Writing, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, ASPIRE English, ASPIRE Reading, CAHSEE English, CLEP English Literature, College Essays, COMPASS Reading, COMPASS Writing Skills, Creative Writing, DAT Reading Comprehension, English, ESL/ELL, Essay Editing, Expository Writing, Fiction Writing, GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment, GRE Analytical Writing, GRE Subject Test in Literature in English, Handwriting, HSPT Reading, IB Extended Essay, Legal Writing, LSAT Essay Section, LSAT Reading Comprehension, OAT Reading Comprehension, PCAT Reading Comprehension, PCAT Writing, Persuasive Writing, Poetry Writing, PSAT Critical Reading, PSAT Writing Skills, Reading, SAT Critical Reading, SAT Writing, Technical Writing, Writing