MICHELE LOGAN
Melissa,Texas
Summary
Dedicated K-12 educator with a background in reading, writing, and social studies instruction. Plans standards-based lessons, uses assessment data to guide RTI support, and builds classroom routines that improve student participation and performance on STAAR-aligned tasks.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Writing Teacher and GT Teacher
Trenton Independent School District
Trenton, Tx
08.2024 - Current
- Planned lessons aligned with district standards and campus instructional goals.
- Assessed student writing through rubrics and formative checks to identify areas for improvement.
- Modeled grammar, composition, and revision strategies during direct instruction.
- Provided targeted feedback on drafts and writing portfolios to enhance student writing skills.
- Maintained classroom routines that supported focused writing instruction.
- Demonstrated effective writing techniques for essays, stories, poems, and reports to engage students in the writing process.
5th Grade ELAR/Social Studies Teacher
Harmony Science Academy
Garland, Texas
08.2016 - 08.2024
- Prepared students for STAAR assessments by reviewing reading skills aligned with Texas Education Agency expectations for 5th grade.
- Strengthened STAAR performance by reinforcing 5th grade reading concepts aligned with Texas Education Agency expectations.
- Reviewed assessment data to create targeted RTI supports and intervention plans for small groups and tutoring sessions, enhancing focused instruction.
- Facilitated student engagement through interactive notebooks, fostering active participation and improving learning outcomes.
- Developed and delivered engaging social studies lessons using Studies Weekly curriculum, promoting student understanding of key concepts.
- Maintained effective classroom management and applied positive reinforcement to support learning.
3rd Grade Reading Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Increased STAAR scores by targeting reading proficiency strategies
- Analyzed data to identify and address specific learning needs through RTI interventions
- Mentored students through small groups/tutoring
- Facilitated campus advancement from "campus improvement rating" to B rating through collaborative initiatives
- Organized reading and social studies lessons into distinct subjects
Education
Master of Education - Reading
Texas A & M Commerce
Commerce05-2013
Bachelor's of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies in Elementary Education
Texas A & M Commerce
Commerce05-2013
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Data Analysis
- Collaborative teaching
- Problem-solving
- Computer proficiency
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Valid Teaching Certificate with ESL endorsements till 2028
- TIA Exemplary Teacher in 2019 through 2024
- Top 3 highest 5th Grade ELAR scores in the DFW area for both Map Reading and Language Arts along with STAAR for consecutive years running
- Assisted in raising the HSA Garland campus rating from C- to B+ 2021-2022
- Held the positions of 3rd Grade PLC Lead (2017) and 5th Grade PLC Lead (2019 & 2022)
- Teach Plus Advisor Cabinet 2022-2024
- National Elementary Honor Society and Student Council Advisor
- Teacher of the Month 2024 and 2025
- Assisted in raising the Trenton Middle School rating from a D to a C+ 2025-2026
Timeline
6th Grade Writing Teacher and GT Teacher
Trenton Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
5th Grade ELAR/Social Studies Teacher
Harmony Science Academy
08.2016 - 08.2024
3rd Grade Reading Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2013 - 08.2016
Master of Education - Reading
Texas A & M Commerce
Bachelor's of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies in Elementary Education
Texas A & M Commerce