Celina McMichael
Kennebunk,ME
Summary
Compassionate professional in education, specializes in differentiated instruction, classroom/behavioral management, Excels in communication, empathy, and patience, fosters a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Residential Advisor
Cornerstones of Maine
Biddeford, Maine
01.2020 - Current
- mentor/coach to residents ages 18-25
- administer crisis intervention as needed
- supervise daily activities/life skills
- medication management
- maintain safety of the house/residents overnight
First Grade Teacher
Buxton Center Elementary School
Buxton, ME
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Piloted Mandarin Immersion classroom
- Instructed 'Balanced Literacy' model
- Proficient in 'Math Workshop' model & flexible grouping
- Supported school-wide and classroom PBIS & 'Responsive Classroom'
- 'Science Talk' and 'Math Talk' certified
Kindergarten Teacher (Long Term Sub)
Fairfield School
Saco, ME
03.2013 - 06.2013
- Differentiated literacy instruction during 'Reader's and Writer's Workshop'
- Instructed 'Investigations K'
- Offered daily 'Handwriting without Tears' support
Fourth Grade Teacher (Long Term Sub)
Kennebunkport Consolidated School
Kennebunkport, ME
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Taught 'Everyday Mathematics 4', 'Science Companion'
- Administered and prepared students for RSU 21 Writing Prompt
- Organized & Developed Common Core Standards aligned 'Go Green Week'
First/Second Grade Multiage Teacher (Long Term Sub)
Kennebunkport Consolidated School
Kennebunkport, ME
08.2012 - 11.2012
- Implemented 'Daily Five' and 'Cafe' Literacy Models
- Utilized 'Writer's Workshop' and 'Step Up to Writing'
- Instructed 'Everyday Mathematics 1 & 2', 'Science Companion' and 'Fundations'
Title One Teacher/ESL Teacher (Long Term Sub)
Mildred L. Day School
Arundel, ME
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Administered/examined data of NWEA, NECAP, Dibels Progress Monitoring, DRA
- Experienced in RTI/Title One/SPED referral
- Taught 'Step Up to Writing' to ESL students
- Utilized 'Fundations' and 'LIPS' for student with dyslexia
Education
B.S. - Elementary Education K-8
University of New England
Biddeford, ME05.2011
Publications Presentations
- The impact of a summer literacy program on children's perceptions of scientists, McMichael, C., Hillman, S. J., Maine Journal of Education, 27, 1, 9-11, 2011
- The impact of a summer literacy program on children's perceptions of scientists, McMichael, C., Hillman, S. J., Roundtable presentation at the New England Educational Research Organization's annual conference, Portsmouth, NH, 04/01/10
VOLUNTEERING/COMMUNITY
- State of Maine Ambassador American Heart Association
- Tedy's Team (non-profit, Stroke and Heart Disease $30,000 raised for charity)
- Health Committee Director (Buxton Center Elementary)
- Founder/coach G.R.O.W. RSU21 (Go Running our Way, non-profit healthy habits program grades 3-5)
Leadership Experience
- Buxton Center Running Club (founder) Buxton Center Elementary School 08/01/14-06/01/17
- PBIS Committee, Buxton Center Elementary School, 08/01/14 - 06/01/17
- Director, Go-Green Committee, Kennebunkport Consolidated School, 01/01/13-08/01/13
- The Benefits of Yoga in the Classroom, 03/01/12 Developed and taught staff half-day programs, RSU 21
- Leadership Training in Service Learning, 07/01/11 Awarded scholarship, Omega Institute, NY
Timeline
Therapeutic Residential Advisor
Cornerstones of Maine
01.2020 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Buxton Center Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2017
Kindergarten Teacher (Long Term Sub)
Fairfield School
03.2013 - 06.2013
Fourth Grade Teacher (Long Term Sub)
Kennebunkport Consolidated School
01.2013 - 03.2013
First/Second Grade Multiage Teacher (Long Term Sub)
Kennebunkport Consolidated School
08.2012 - 11.2012
Title One Teacher/ESL Teacher (Long Term Sub)
Mildred L. Day School
01.2012 - 06.2012
B.S. - Elementary Education K-8
University of New England
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