Michele Berry
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at North Central High School, enhancing student engagement and mastery in science through innovative curricula and hands-on experiments. Skilled in fostering academic growth and interpersonal development, demonstrated through leadership roles and effective communication. Specializes in teaching strategies and continuous improvement, significantly contributing to faculty and student success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Chemistry Teacher
North Central High School
08.2018 - Current
- Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
- Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Professional Learning Community Leader
High School Science Teacher
Pontiac Academy for Excellence
08.2008 - 06.2017
- Taught three different science courses, looping integrated chemistry and physics, biology and chemistry using lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Designed and coordinated schoolwide science fair
- Science Department Chairperson
Instructional Coach
Pershing High School
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Coached 8 teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- School Science Interventionist
Education
Master of Science - Secondary Science Education
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, INBachelor of Science - Biology
Roosevelt University
Chicago, ILAdministrative Certificate - Education Administration
Indiana University At Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN08.2024
Skills
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Outstanding interpersonal abilities
- Excellent communication abilities
- Teaching strategies
Timeline
High School Chemistry Teacher
North Central High School
08.2018 - Current
Instructional Coach
Pershing High School
08.2012 - 06.2014
High School Science Teacher
Pontiac Academy for Excellence
08.2008 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Secondary Science Education
Indiana University Northwest
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Roosevelt University
Administrative Certificate - Education Administration
Indiana University At Indianapolis
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