Micaela Burgess
Washington,DC
Summary
Passionate English teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives. Proficient in fostering creative environment, designing lesson plans and assessing student progress.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Mentor
Fusion Academy
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to address pertinent issues.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared instructional materials for classes and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
English Teacher
Andress High School
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Taught English through Schoology and Zoom, among other online educational platforms.
- Managed and established a positive classroom culture with a total of up to one hundred and fifty students.
- Contributed to the Professional Learning Community (PLC) for the English Department twice a week.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
English Teacher
Irvin High School
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Taught English I and English II, both tested subjects in the state of Texas.
- Managed and established a positive classroom culture with a total of up to one hundred students.
- Contributed to the Professional Learning Community (PLC) for the English Department two to three times a week.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
Aerie Teacher
The Wheeler School Aerie
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
The American University
Washington, DC05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Literary Arts
Brown University
Providence, RI05.2017
Skills
- Behavioral Intervention
- Lesson Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Digital Literacy
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Time Management
- Creative and Expository Writing
- Adapting to Different Learning Styles
Certification
- ELAR grades 4-12 Certified
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) Certified
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Certified
Timeline
Teacher/Mentor
Fusion Academy
01.2022 - 05.2023
English Teacher
Andress High School
08.2020 - 08.2021
English Teacher
Irvin High School
08.2019 - 08.2020
Aerie Teacher
The Wheeler School Aerie
12.2016 - 07.2018
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
The American University
Bachelor of Arts - Literary Arts
Brown University
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