Michele James
Pearson,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record with the Atkinson County School System. Adept at using diverse inclusive instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs; while fostering classroom experiences that drive student success. Enhances student engagement and performance through data-driven instructional methods tailored for the support of diverse learners, including special needs, EIP, 504, Tiered, and ESOL students. Always committed to fostering an intrinsic growth mindset and maintaining an inclusive classroom environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Atkinson County School System
05.2005 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Troy State University
Brunswick, GA 05.2005 - Current
Skills
- Classroom behavior management
- Growth mindset
- Group and individual instruction
- Social-emotional learning training
- Student needs assessment
- Data-driven instruction
- Student evaluations
- Student records management
- Special needs students
- ESL- english as second language
- Differentiated instruction
- Small group instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Atkinson County School System
05.2005 - Current
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Troy State University
05.2005 - Current
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