Michaelene Larson
Ennis,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional educator possessing outstanding teaching capabilities and more than 15 years of experience in education. Successful in encouraging and monitoring progress of individual students to promote academic success. Consistently creates intriguing lessons to challenge students and create real world connections.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Government Instructor
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Effectively delivered online instructional content on the principles of Texas government through well-structured lesson plans in Canvas.
- Engaged students in critical thinking through the facilitation of online discussion boards.
- Assisted dual credit students in developing effective study habits and achieving academic goals.
English Teacher
Life Schools Dallas
Waxahachie, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Planned and conducted classroom lessons and activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
- Integrated online resources with traditional course materials for improved student learning in reading and writing.
English Teacher
Ennis Independent School District
Ennis, TX
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Exemplified strong leadership skills by promoting successful classroom management techniques in the role of a supervising teacher and peer mentor
- Incorporated interactive and engaging methods to boost student achievement, resulting in high test scores for STAAR testing.
English Teacher
Corsicana Independent School District
Corsicana, TX
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Implemented and guided the use of successful writing teaching strategies as a team Leader.
- Implemented effective and collaborative classroom management techniques.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Political Science And Government
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX08-2023
Master of Arts - Education
Multnomah University
Portland, OR12-2010
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06-1994
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Student Engagement
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Online Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
Certification
- Online Instructor Certification, Tarrant County College
- Dual Enrollment Instructor Certification, Tarrant County College
- Texas Educator Certificate, English Language Arts and Reading
- Texas Educator Certificate, English as Second Language (ESL)
Accomplishments
- 2024 Life Leader Teacher Award for Global Thinking Skills
- 2022-2023 Cooperating teacher for student teacher
- 2021-2022 Mentor teacher for first-year teacher
- 2019-2020 ELAR Writing Team Leader
Affiliations
- lover of reading, especially historical fiction
- Avid gardener
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adjunct Government Instructor
Tarrant County College
10.2023 - Current
English Teacher
Life Schools Dallas
07.2023 - Current
English Teacher
Ennis Independent School District
08.2020 - 06.2023
English Teacher
Corsicana Independent School District
08.2018 - 06.2020
Graduate Certificate - Political Science And Government
Sam Houston State University
Master of Arts - Education
Multnomah University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Oregon