Michele Alexander
North Ridgeville,OH
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Cleveland Metropolitan Schools, specializing in curriculum development and instructional coaching. Proven track record of enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning and effective classroom management. Skilled in data analysis and fostering interpersonal communication, driving significant improvements in student performance and collaboration among educators.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Cleveland Metropolitan Schools
Cleveland, Ohio
01.1989 - Current
- Led instructional coaching and training at building and district levels to improve teaching practices.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons across Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science.
- Developed hands-on curriculum that increased student engagement and facilitated active learning.
- Coached teams in track, volleyball, basketball, and bowling, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship.
- Created meaningful projects enabling students to apply knowledge in real-world scenarios.
- Conducted evaluations of students to inform lesson adjustments and enhance comprehension.
- Collaborated with administrators on curriculum planning and assessment strategies.
- Maintained current knowledge through ongoing education and professional development.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Middle School Mathematics
Cleveland State University
01.2008
Master of Arts Degree - Administration
Ashland University
08-2000
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Kent State University
05-1989
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional coaching
- Student evaluation
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Educational technology
- Engaging instruction
- Data analysis
- Professional development
- Creative lesson planning
- Student needs assessment
- Interpersonal communication
- IEP planning
- Classroom technology
- Excellent classroom management
- Cultural sensitivity
- Co-teaching and Co-planning
- Performance evaluation
- Online teaching
- School administration
- Social-emotional learning training
- Team teaching and collaboration
Certification
- 5-year Professional License Elementary Principal (K-8)
- 5-year Professional License Middle School Principal (4-9)
- 5-year Professional Middle Childhood Mathematics (4-9)
- Permanent Elementary (1-8)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Cleveland Metropolitan Schools
01.1989 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Middle School Mathematics
Cleveland State University
Master of Arts Degree - Administration
Ashland University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Kent State University
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