Michele D'Auria
Monroe,CT
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. 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.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Bridgeport Public Schools
2006.08 - Current
- Developed and executed lessons across the curriculum to meet CCSS.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning environment.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession, provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, and modeled small group literacy lessons promoting growth within the school community.
- Served as a K-3 Literacy Lead Teacher to facilitate the implementation of district initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Provided schoolwide professional development on curriculum, literacy stations, and data driven decision making.
Summer Academy Team Leader
Horizons At Green Farms Academy
2005.06 - 2007.01
- Developed grade level curriculum to be implemented by all K-3 teachers in the program.
- Organized and led K-3 team planning meetings in which themes and activities were determined.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their craft.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and program requirements.
Program Director
Busy Beaver Extended Day Care
1991.10 - 2006.08
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Planned developmentally appropriate units, themes, and lessons integrating all subject areas.
- Conceptualized and directed winter performances and graduation programs.
- Attended Director meetings and professional development workshops.
- Toured and registered perspective families.
- Organized fundraisers for Muscular Dystrophy and St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
- Interviewed and trained new staff members.
- Mentored team members and oversaw professionalism of all staff members to ensure the safety and development of all children enrolled in the program.
- Implemented best practices in teaching and learning for all students.
Education
Sixth Year Degree - Reading
Learners Edge
12.2019
Master of Arts - Reading
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern CT State University
New Haven, CT05.1998
Skills
- Lesson Plan Development
- Classroom Management
- School Improvement
- Teacher Leader
- Professional Development
- Data Analysis
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
Recognitions
- Designated Head Teacher -Child Day Care Center (1996)
- Teacher of the Year nominee (2018)
- Mentoring Award (2019)
- Superintendent Award (2021)
- BPEF Outstanding Teacher Award (2023)
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Bridgeport Public Schools
2006.08 - Current
Summer Academy Team Leader
Horizons At Green Farms Academy
2005.06 - 2007.01
Program Director
Busy Beaver Extended Day Care
1991.10 - 2006.08
Sixth Year Degree - Reading
Learners Edge
Master of Arts - Reading
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern CT State University
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