Michele Hanley
Saint Augustine,Florida
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
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant, Toddler Class
Abiding Presence Preschool & Building Blocks Developmental Preschool
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Anticipated the teachers needs and helped accordingly
- Assisted teacher and helped keep students focused during lessons
- Performed prep work for upcoming lessons
- Worked with small groups of students to enhance their learning experience
- Assisted students with opening snacks and drinks, putting on coats and backpacks
- Assisted students with their classwork, artwork, or playtime
- Cared for students who were injured, needed bathroom, or needed emotional support.
Reading Teacher, Grades K-5
Dickinson Avenue School, Northport-East Northport School District, New York
12.2006 - 04.2009
- Conducted small group lessons using differentiated instruction
- Attended LST and CSE meetings - discuss at-risk students, testing results, and suggestions for modifications or alternative strategies
- Utilized Graphic Organizers, KWL charts, and Anticipation Guides to teach reading strategies
- Used a variety of genres to teach story elements, main idea, sequence, and inference
- Employed the Words Their Way program to integrate phonemic awareness activities into the curriculum
- Administered and interpreted results of formal reading inventories such as WIAT II, Woodcock-Johnson III, TERA 3, TEMA 3, TOWL, TEWL and Phelps Kindergarten Screening
- Assessed students using Teachers College Assessment and Rigby Assessment Tools such as miscue analysis, retellings, and comprehension questions
- Generated reading ability profiles for students using ELPs and ILPs
- Developed criteria for students entering and exiting AIS reading program
- Coordinated and administered Phelps Kindergarten Readiness Screening
- Participated in all Collegial Circle sessions
- Implemented strategies observed during Teachers College writing workshop.
Reading Teacher
Forest Lake School, Wantagh School District, New York
09.2006 - 12.2006
- Conducted small group lessons using differentiated instruction in reading and math
- Attended LST meetings - discuss at-risk students, testing results, and suggestions for modifications or alternative strategies
- Utilized Graphic Organizers, KWL charts, and Anticipation Guides to teach reading strategies
- Used a variety of genres to teach story elements, main idea, sequence, and inference
- Integrated phonemic awareness activities and games with the curriculum to help build the foundation for reading
- Organized AIS Parent Meeting and presented the reading segment
- Generated reading ability profiles for students using ELPs and ILPs.
Kindergarten Teacher
South Salem School, Port Washington School District, New York
09.2003 - 06.2006
- Level/Grade Leader
- Computer Club Advisor
- Assisted Math Resource Teacher at the Math Literacy Workshop for Parents
- Participated in math and reading conversation groups
- Participated in extracurricular activities
- Integrated music into curriculum using a piano
- Implemented and planned academic lessons
- Developed and maintained literacy, math, architecture, dramatic play, music, and science centers
- Worked collaboratively with paraprofessionals
- Provided structured academic lessons through experimentation and exploration
- Implemented appropriate modifications for ELL, Speech, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy students
- Utilized parent involvement in classroom activities
- Conferenced with parents to enrich children’s learning experience
- Evaluated student progress using portfolios, anecdotal notes, and developmental checklists.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Oakland Gardens Public School 203, Bayside, New York
09.2001 - 06.2003
- Developed kindergarten reading and writing curriculum
- Reading Club Advisor - “Recipes in Reading”
- Attended all extracurricular activities
- Maintained daily communication with parents.
Reading and Math Teacher
Abbey Lane School, Levittown School District, New York
10.2000 - 06.2001
- Worked one on one with a second-grade student to improve his math skills
- Taught guided reading lessons
- Worked with small groups and individuals in all subject areas where the students needed extra support
- Taught whole class lessons in all subject areas.
Education
Masters of Science in Literacy -
Adelphi University
Garden City, New York08.2002
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Psychology -
Molloy University
Rockville Centre, New York01.2000
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Student assessment
- Literacy development
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
Skillsinterests
Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet Applications, Print Shop Deluxe, Time 4 Learning, Acellus, Essentials in Writing, Easy Peasy, and various educational programs, Volleyball, Class Mother, PTA Board Member, Dog Rescue Volunteer, Cat Rescue Volunteer
Relatedexperience
- Wilson Reading Program Private Tutor (2023-2024)
- Member of Curriculum Writing Committee – Reading & Writing (kindergarten)
- Reading Teacher – After School Program (2003)
- Clinician at the Adelphi University Literacy Clinic
- Private Tutor – First through Fourth Grades (reading, writing, math, spelling)
- Religious Education Teacher – First Grade (1996-1998) (2015-2017)
- Summer Recreation Camp Counselor (1990-1999)
Certification
- NYS Permanent Certification, Literacy, Grades Birth – 12, August 2002
- NYS Permanent Certification, Elementary Education, Pre-K – 6, January 2000
- Wilson Reading Program Certification, May 2009
Timeline
Teacher Assistant, Toddler Class
Abiding Presence Preschool & Building Blocks Developmental Preschool
09.2019 - 06.2023
Reading Teacher, Grades K-5
Dickinson Avenue School, Northport-East Northport School District, New York
12.2006 - 04.2009
Reading Teacher
Forest Lake School, Wantagh School District, New York
09.2006 - 12.2006
Kindergarten Teacher
South Salem School, Port Washington School District, New York
09.2003 - 06.2006
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Oakland Gardens Public School 203, Bayside, New York
09.2001 - 06.2003
Reading and Math Teacher
Abbey Lane School, Levittown School District, New York
10.2000 - 06.2001
Masters of Science in Literacy -
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Psychology -
Molloy University
- NYS Permanent Certification, Literacy, Grades Birth – 12, August 2002
- NYS Permanent Certification, Elementary Education, Pre-K – 6, January 2000
- Wilson Reading Program Certification, May 2009
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