Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Michele Canfield

Lorena,TX

Summary

Creative and passionate teacher with 31 years experience teaching, mentoring, coaching, and caring for children of various ages. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Team-player seeking a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Realtor- Buyers Agent

Texas Premier Realty
06.2001 - Current

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  • Built lasting relationships with clients through excellent communication, personalized service, and dedication to their needs.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and professionally throughout the entire transaction process.
  • Collaborated with other agents to ensure timely closings and successful transactions for all parties involved.
  • Provided expert advice on property values, guiding clients to make informed decisions when buying or selling homes.
  • Ensured compliance with federal/state laws regulating real estate transactions.
  • Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
  • Contributed to the success of the real estate agency by consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys and personnel involved in closing transactions.

Pre-K Teacher

Kids R Kids Learning Academy
02.2021 - 03.2021
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
  • Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.

Summer Babysitter

Self
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Enhanced children''s summer experience by planning and implementing age-appropriate activities.
  • Ensured child safety by closely supervising indoor and outdoor playtime activities.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits for children through the preparation of nutritious meals and snacks.
  • Fostered a positive environment by engaging in interactive games, storytelling, and arts and crafts projects.
  • Maintained open communication with parents regarding daily experiences, achievements, or concerns involving their children.
  • Increased child confidence by offering praise and encouragement for accomplishments made during daily tasks and activities.
  • Developed strong bonds with families, resulting in repeat babysitting engagements each summer season.
  • Utilized educational resources like museums, zoos, or nature walks to provide engaging learning experiences outside of traditional classroom settings.
  • Organized field trips to local attractions as a means of expanding children''s cultural awareness and community involvement.
  • Served as a positive role model by exhibiting responsible behavior, good manners, and respectful communication.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.

Director Kokua Compassionate Group

Church Of The Nazarene
01.2015 - 06.2016
  • Developed after school tutoring program to work with at -risk students at an Emergency Homeless Shelter to increase interest in learning.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to discuss the academic needs of students to better assist the students in their academic growth
  • Fostered meaningful relationships among students, their parents and shelter personnel through student centered after-school activities and special events geared toward learning
  • Created and implemented a grant which provided I-Pads for students to incorporate into their after school activities
  • Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed curriculum for after school instructional program.
  • Corresponded with volunteers through email, telephone or postal mail
  • Planned an Appreciation Party to recognize Volunteers
  • Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
  • Applied for and was awarded the non-profit distinction of a 501 c3

Volunteer Coordinator

Community Bible Church
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Managed volunteer calendar and ensured coverage of key roles during volunteer unavailability.
  • Uncovered opportunities for volunteer program improvement by soliciting staff feedback and evaluating volunteer performance.
  • Met with staff and department managers to maintain currency on volunteer opportunities within each department.
  • Worked with leadership staff and special committees to define volunteer mission and set standards.
  • Oversaw the presentation of weekly lesson plans
  • Improved volunteer satisfaction by regularly soliciting feedback and implementing suggested changes in a timely manner.

First Grade Teacher

Housman Elementary
08.2000 - 05.2003
  • Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home.
  • Provided reading instruction to special needs students.
  • Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
  • Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
  • Worked closely with administration, staff and co-workers to achieve the National Blue Ribbon School award.
  • Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
  • Developed students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.

First and Fourth Grade Teacher

Hanby Elementary School
01.1997 - 01.2000


  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Assessed student learning progress and grasp of material with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Improved overall performance of the student's who took the STAAR test in Reading

Kindergarten, Second Grade, GT Teacher

Richard Lagow Elementary
01.1994 - 01.1997
  • A new teacher who participated in a pilot-program implemented by the principal to raise the success of at risk students.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Worked with students to prepare for Odyssey of the Mind
  • Enhanced critical thinking skills through the integration of inquiry-based learning methods within the curriculum.
  • Served as an advocate for gifted learners within the school community by promoting awareness of their unique needs and challenges.
  • Organized extracurricular enrichment activities such as clubs or competitions to further engage gifted students in their areas of interest outside regular school hours.

Education

Alamo School Of Real Estate
San Antonio, TX
2003

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - Education

Stephen F. Austin University
12.1993

Skills

  • Project-based learning
  • Student Motivation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Creative Instruction Style
  • Group and individual instruction

Affiliations

Toast-masters

National Association of Teachers

National Association of Realtors

Accomplishments

  • Generated 2 million in sales for the current year
  • Awarded agent of the quarter in 2017
  • Established a non-profit organization- 501 C3- Kokua Compassion Group 2016
  • Completed Graduate Realtor Course 2018
  • ABR Designation in Real Estate- 2003

Certification

  • Child Growth and Development from Infancy to School-Age 2023
  • Supporting the Establishment of Strong Peer and Adult-Child Relationships in the Inclusive Child Care Environment
  • Child Maltreatment: A Guide for Child Care Professionals 2023
  • Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development 2023
  • Positive Guidance and Discipline 2023
  • First Grade Reading Academy-24 hours of staff development training completed
  • Exemplary Center for Initial Seminar Reading Instruction- 30 hrs


Timeline

Pre-K Teacher

Kids R Kids Learning Academy
02.2021 - 03.2021

Summer Babysitter

Self
06.2018 - 08.2018

Director Kokua Compassionate Group

Church Of The Nazarene
01.2015 - 06.2016

Volunteer Coordinator

Community Bible Church
01.2006 - 01.2007

Realtor- Buyers Agent

Texas Premier Realty
06.2001 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Housman Elementary
08.2000 - 05.2003

First and Fourth Grade Teacher

Hanby Elementary School
01.1997 - 01.2000

Kindergarten, Second Grade, GT Teacher

Richard Lagow Elementary
01.1994 - 01.1997

Alamo School Of Real Estate

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - Education

Stephen F. Austin University
Michele Canfield