MICHAEL R. MCCOMBER

• Develop engaging, age-appropriate lessons to build early literacy and numeracy skills (90% students proficient to above)
• Create a warm, structured classroom environment that fosters independence and curiosity
• Use play-based and hands-on activities to enhance student engagement and learning
• Partner with parents, team and faculty to support individual student growth and development

• Implemented phonics-based reading instruction to strengthen early literacy skills
• Designed interactive math lessons focusing on foundational number sense and problem-solving
• Established routines that promote independence, collaboration, and a love for learning
• Used social-emotional learning strategies to support student well-being and classroom harmony

Provided literacy instruction and technology integration to support student learning

• Fostered a love for books and storytelling through interactive read-aloud and library programs
• Developed engaging curriculum materials to enhance student-centered learning
• Collaborated with teachers to integrate literacy and research skills into daily instruction