Michele Fay
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CLASS Observer
Jefferson Parish Early Childhood Network
Harvey, LA
09.2021 - Current
- Used CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) tool to gather data from Infant to PreK grade classrooms through classroom observations of teachers
- Carried out 100s of observations in Infant-PreK grade classrooms, in Jefferson Parish
- Strictly adhered to CLASS tool to ensure collection of accurate non-biased data
- Maintained CLASS reliability through regular re-certification and calibration.
Third Grade Teacher
Stuart Hall School For Boys
New Orleans, LA
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Instructed 3rd grade ELA and Social Studies curriculums using various instructional strategies including direct instruction, collaborative learning groups, and technology
- Supported balanced reading program through implementation of writing and reading workshops • Conceptualized, developed, and supervised student-run peer editing groups, while integrating writing process and publishing student’s independent work through wide range of mediums • Developed, designed, and monitored Reading Challenge Program that encouraged students to be actively engaged in independent reading, self-assessments, computer-based assessments, and book reports, while challenging their own peers to read up to 35,000 pages a school year
- Created lesson plans aligned with state and district standards that drove differentiated instruction • Collaborated with peer teacher to develop a Social Studies curriculum, aligned with state and district standards
- Administered and analyzed data from STAR assessments
- Administered DRA assessments, utilized data from assessments to differentiate reading instruction • Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellence; implemented specific strategies in the classroom to meet needs of individual learning styles
- Held regular parent-teacher conferences
Third Grade Teacher
Shenandoah Elementary School
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2005 - 05.2011
- Instructed 3rd grade curriculum; designed and developed programs to meet academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
- Instructed ELA, in low- and high-level phases, technology, current events, and character education • Assessed student performance through anecdotal records, student-teacher conferencing, peer evaluation, checklists, and student portfolios
- Administered DIBELS assessments, DIBELS progress monitoring, and EDUSOFT tests
- Actively engaged students in the learning process through the use of diverse manipulatives; employed literature, guests speakers, fine arts, songs, and theatre production to encourage participation and allow students to take ownership of their learning, including an Author’s Tea where students were able to share their writings with family members
- Instructed Math through higher order thinking curriculums, Science using a hands-on approach, and Social Studies while integrating it throughout entire curriculum
- Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques; included whole group, individual, small group, and teacher modeling to provide a solid academic foundation and positive attitude toward education
- Conducted weekly meetings, as grade-level chairperson, with peer teachers to plan lessons, evaluate students’ assessments, and utilize data
- Maintained open communication with parents for the support of student needs
Summer Camp Director
Parkview Baptist Church
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2006 - 08.2007
- Managed and helped direct a summer camp consisting of over 400 children ranging in age 5-13 years old
- Responsible for supervision of 25 camp counselors, ranging in age from 16-27 years old, for 8 hours a day, five days a week
- Drafted and prepared lesson plans for each day
- Assisted with planning drama portions of summer musical.
- Organized and attended weekly field trips, and other activities including art and recreation
Family Care Giver
Personal Employer
Baton Rouge
01.2002 - 05.2005
- Responsible for the supervision of 5 children ranging in age from 1 month to 12 years old three days a week
- Assisted three students in homework activities
- Created a positive learning environment for all the children through educational activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2005
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Learning Environment
- Project-based learning
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team member development
- Education plans
- Time management abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Continuous Improvement
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Organizational Skills
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- State of Louisiana Teaching Certification –Type B- Elementary Education grades 1-8
- CLASS Pre-K observer certification, Teachstone
- CLASS Toddler observer certification, Teachstone
- CLASS Infant observer certification, Teachstone
Accomplishments
Honors: Louisiana TOPS scholarship, LSU Leadership Scholarship, Dean’s List
Timeline
CLASS Observer
Jefferson Parish Early Childhood Network
09.2021 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Stuart Hall School For Boys
08.2011 - 05.2015
Summer Camp Director
Parkview Baptist Church
06.2006 - 08.2007
Third Grade Teacher
Shenandoah Elementary School
08.2005 - 05.2011
Family Care Giver
Personal Employer
01.2002 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Louisiana State University And A&M College
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