Michele Knutsen
Teacher
Tustin,CA
Summary
Innovative Teacher and Teacher Mentor bringing 28-year background instructing students as well as performing Administrative Duties. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student and teacher needs. Facilitating Community Nights for Science and Mathematics Parent/Student Events. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking in all students. Directing and encouraging an increase in staff performance and positive school environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
Degrees & Certification
Work History
Math Teacher Acc.,Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry
Capo Unified
09.2005 - 08.2021
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students & encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving in order to develop mathematical reasoning.
- Utilized mathematical applications and problem-solving techniques to teach advanced topics in mathematics.
- Addressed systematic issues with math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.
- Initiated communication with students to address learning concerns and offer guidance for independent study.
Math Department Chair
Capo Unified
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
- Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
6th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Capo Unified
09.2003 - 06.2005
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Utilized Smart Board multimedia teaching strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
Assistant Teaching Principal
Capo Unified
09.2001 - 06.2003
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration.
- Worked one-on-one with students and teachers to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Organized materials for all classrooms based on grade-level plans and requirements for teachers.
Elementary School Teacher - 1st and 4th Grade
Capo Unified
09.1994 - 06.2001
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised programs to meet educational objectives using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles.
Highschool Math Teacher - Summer School
Capo Unified
07.2003 - 08.2017
- Developed lesson plans & evaluated progress to assess students' understanding of course material through in-depth subject writing. Then reviewed work with struggling students to boost success and remediation chance.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop reasoning and analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Education
Masters of Education - Education Administration
USIU (US International University)
San Diego06.2004
Math Supplemental - Mathematics
UC Riverside Math
Riverside03.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
UCI (University California Irvine)
Irvine06.1994
High School Diploma -
Marywood High School
Orange Hills06.1975
Skills
- Mentor Teacher
- Teacher Instruction on Curriculum
- Homework Club Facilitator
- Smart Board Skills
Accomplishments
- Department Chair - Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- ETAP - Assistant Teaching Principal 2001 - 2004
- Teacher of the Year - 2000
Certification
- Math Supplemental UC Riverside
- Masters Degree in Education - USIU San Diego
- Multiple Subject Teaching Degree - UC Irvine
- RIC Certification
- CLAD Certification
Timeline
Math Department Chair
Capo Unified
09.2017 - 06.2021
Math Teacher Acc.,Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry
Capo Unified
09.2005 - 08.2021
6th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Capo Unified
09.2003 - 06.2005
Highschool Math Teacher - Summer School
Capo Unified
07.2003 - 08.2017
Assistant Teaching Principal
Capo Unified
09.2001 - 06.2003
Elementary School Teacher - 1st and 4th Grade
Capo Unified
09.1994 - 06.2001
Masters of Education - Education Administration
USIU (US International University)
Math Supplemental - Mathematics
UC Riverside Math
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
UCI (University California Irvine)
High School Diploma -
Marywood High School
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