Michele King-Vasquez
Teacher
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Compassionate 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
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Bridgeport Public Schools
08.2005 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT 06.2002
Certification - Education Leadership (092)
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT 01.2022 - 12.2022
Skills
- Student Development
- Multimedia Integration
- Activity Coordination
- Skills Development
- Classroom Oversight
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
- Mathematics Instruction
- Mathematics Instruction
- Project-Based Learning
- Individualized Instruction
- First Aid and CPR
- Special Education
- Cultural Competency
- Multicultural Awareness
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Mathematics Instruction
- English Language Learners
- Field Trip Planning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
Accomplishments
- Constant Communication - with students, parents, administrators, specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Administration - Managed the After School Program that resulted in students' improved positive social behavior.
- Performing Arts - introduce students and enhanced their craft to the perform at the school's annual Holiday (December) and Variety (May/June) Shows.
Additional Information
I have organized the Hispanic Heritage Expo and Black History Month Assemblies at the school wide level. Created the Performing Arts Program at Thomas Hooker school that includes dance choreography, singing, poetry, and playing of musical instruments.
Timeline
Certification - Education Leadership (092)
Sacred Heart University
01.2022 - 12.2022
Classroom Teacher
Bridgeport Public Schools
08.2005 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Sacred Heart University
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