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MICHELE G. LACERDA

Red Lion

Summary

Qualified ELA educator with a strong background in English Language Arts instruction, fostering love for literature and writing in students. Developed and implemented engaging curricula that enhanced student comprehension and critical thinking. Demonstrated effective classroom management and individualized learning strategies.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ELA Teacher & Yearbook Advisor

Red Lion Area Junior High School
01.2015 - Current
  • Develop and deliver engaging ELA instruction aligned with Pennsylvania Common Core standards in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
  • Implement daily writing initiatives inspired by the National Writing Project to enhance students' writing fluency and critical thinking.
  • Design and assess formative and summative evaluations to track student learning and inform instruction.
  • Designed and implemented differentiated lessons and scaffolding strategies to support ELL and IEP students, fostering equitable access to grade-level texts and writing tasks.
  • Collaborated with special education teams and families through IEP/504 meetings and conferences to support individualized student learning plans and accommodations.
  • Utilize educational technology tools (e.g., Google Classroom, digital assessments, multimedia apps) to support interactive and accessible learning environments.
  • Contributed to cross-grade ELA team planning, engaged in ongoing professional development, and supported school-wide literacy and student engagement initiatives.
  • Serve as Yearbook Advisor: manage yearbook production timelines and publishing logistics, ensuring on-time delivery and professional quality through consistent coordination with publishing partners.
  • Photograph and attend school events to ensure inclusive yearbook coverage; manage publishing deadlines and vendor communications.

Instructor

Defense Information School
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Delivered over 6,400 hours of multimedia and communication training to more than 200 domestic and international military students, achieving a 96% graduation rate.
  • Created, revised, and implemented 24 detailed master lesson plans and associated instructional materials to improve content delivery and student comprehension.
  • Managed certification and advanced process training for new instructional team leads to ensure consistency and excellence across teaching units.
  • Oversaw a national-level still imagery contest with 8,365 submissions, ensuring 100% accurate database tracking and accountability.
  • Evaluated student performance through both written and practical assessments; provided individualized support and remediation plans to support learner success.

Education

Master of Education - Literacy Education

Pennsylvania State University
Harrisburg, PA
01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Communications (Minor: English)

University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD
01.2013

Skills

  • Instruction & Assessment: Instructional Design, Assessment Development, Differentiated Learning, Curriculum Alignment
  • Classroom & Student Engagement: Classroom Management, Student Engagement, ELL & IEP Support
  • Technology Integration: Google Suite, Google Classroom, Skyward, Schoology, Canva, Adobe Photoshop
  • Leadership & Communication: Professional Collaboration, Parent & Community Communication, Yearbook Production

Certification

  • PA Instructional II certification, English 7-12: 2/2020
  • PA Instructional I certification, English 7-12: 12/2015

Timeline

ELA Teacher & Yearbook Advisor

Red Lion Area Junior High School
01.2015 - Current

Instructor

Defense Information School
01.2009 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Communications (Minor: English)

University of Maryland University College

Master of Education - Literacy Education

Pennsylvania State University

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