Michael Shelton
Melbourne,Florida
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Brevard County Schools
11.2002 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Rollins College
Melbourne, FL05.1996
Skills
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Testing and Grading
- Fundraising
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Instructional Methods
- Learning Assessments
- Curriculum Development
- Faculty Collaboration
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Behavior Management
- Standardized Testing
- Student Evaluations
- Lesson Planning
- Instructional Best Practices
- Group and Individual Instruction
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year
Cambridge Trainer
Timeline
Teacher
Brevard County Schools
11.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
Rollins College
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