Michele Bland
Fairview Heights,IL
Summary
Experienced elementary educator with over 25 years of teaching experience in Pre-K through Grade 3. Committed to nurturing the academic and social-emotional growth of young learners within a supportive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. Expertise in differentiated instruction, early literacy strategies, instructional team collaboration, strong family partnerships, and whole-child education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Townsend Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2026
- Provides instruction for Pre-Kindergarten learners
- Previously provided instruction for second grade
- Develop engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards
- Implement differential instruction to support diverse student needs
- Facilitate classroom management techniques to enhance behavior and participation
- Mentor new educators, providing guidance on instructional best practices.
- Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet individual needs
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan grade-level lesson plans
Educator
Granneman Elementary School
08.2001 - 05.2014
- Provided instruction for Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and third grade
- Develop engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards
- Implement differential instruction to support diverse student needs
- Facilitate classroom management techniques to enhance behavior and participation
- Mentor new educators, providing guidance on instructional best practices.
- Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet individual needs
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan grade-level lesson plans
Teacher Assistant
St. Louis Special School District
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Assisted in preparing class materials
- Paraprofessional for autistic students
- Led and developed circle time activities
- Aided in supervising classroom management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Harris Stowe State College
05-2001
Skills
- Classroom management and positive behavior supports
- Curriculum development/implementation
- Student assessment
- Lesson planning
- Educational technology
- Effective parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- School mission alignment
- Mentorship of colleagues
- Cultivating a respectful and inclusive classroom culture
Certification
Bureau of Education and Research: Best Strategies to Teach Young Writers (2024), Midwest Conference for First Grade and Second Grade Teachers (2015), Bureau of Education and Research; Keeping Students Actively Engaged in Math While You Teach Small Groups (2013), Educators Training Network; Creating Better Readers and Writers; Educators
AWARDS
Townsend Elementary School Teacher of the Year (2017-2018), Granneman Elementary School Teacher of the Year (2013-2014), Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award
Timeline
Educator
Townsend Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2026
Educator
Granneman Elementary School
08.2001 - 05.2014
Teacher Assistant
St. Louis Special School District
01.1997 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Education
Harris Stowe State College