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Michele La Zier

Creede,CO

Summary

Experienced teacher seeking to utilize the skills developed and sharpened in the classroom to a setting outside of traditional public schools. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle/High School English Teacher

Creede School District
08.2005 - 05.2023
  • Taught students how to express ideas in detail.
  • Maintained classroom discipline and modeled correct behaviors.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Evaluated and improved student reading comprehension through personalized instruction.
  • Adhered to Colorado State standards when planning course lessons.
  • Corrected grammatical issues and imparted new rules appropriate to instructional level.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
  • Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
  • Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
  • Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.
  • Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.

Middle/High School English Teacher

Oakland CUSD #5
01.1997 - 05.2005
  • Same as above
  • Adhered Illinois State standards when planning course lessons.


Bank Teller

Superior Bank FSB
05.1993 - 12.1995
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit.
  • Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
  • Counted and packaged currency and coins.
  • Logged cashier's checks and other transactions to maintain accurate account records.
  • Assisted customers with compromised debit cards and issued new credentials.
  • Audited fellow teller currency to contribute to dual-control procedures.
  • Placed orders for customer checks and verified starting numbers.
  • Turned in excess cash to maintain drawer security.
  • Removed mutilated currency from circulation.
  • Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
  • Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
  • Served as primary point of contact for customers, providing assistance with account maintenance and transactions.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Assisted customers with banking needs and inquiries.
  • Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
  • Processed wide variety of retail banking transactions for personal and commercial customers.
  • Handled various accounting transactions.

Education

Master of Arts - English

Ohio University
Athens, OH
08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - English

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
05.1995

Associate of Arts - General Studies

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
05.1992

Skills

  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Grammar Rules
  • Time Management
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Writing Concepts
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Patience and Persistence
  • Class Preparation
  • Activity Planning
  • Language Arts Core Curriculum

Timeline

Middle/High School English Teacher

Creede School District
08.2005 - 05.2023

Middle/High School English Teacher

Oakland CUSD #5
01.1997 - 05.2005

Bank Teller

Superior Bank FSB
05.1993 - 12.1995

Master of Arts - English

Ohio University

Bachelor of Arts - English

Eastern Illinois University

Associate of Arts - General Studies

College of DuPage

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