Open To Work
Michele Manners
Orem,UT
Summary
Dedicated educator skilled in classroom management, relationship building, and differentiated instruction. Committed to creating engaging lesson plans that foster critical thinking and support diverse learning needs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Burton PRU (Alternative High School)
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs of students.
- Implemented restorative behavior management strategies to promote positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student development and academic success.
- Developed and led in the subject of Reading.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed satelite learning site for students with demanding and challenging needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Teacher
Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School
09.2012 - 08.2023
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and adjusted instructional methods accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices in alternative education settings.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- 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.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Organized field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs as 92% of the students were ESL.
- Led the school in the subjects of religion and PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic education).
- Achieved National Qualifications in Middle and Senior Leadership.
Teacher
Bad Homburg Community Education for Adults
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Prepared and taught bespoke lessons based on the needs of the students.
- Developed a relationship of trust with the students and created a safe learning environment.
Teacher
Little Learner's English Classes
08.2005 - 06.2010
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Taught students between the ages of 5 to 7 as English was taught in the public schools from age 8.
Teacher
Alpine School District, Manilla Elementary School
08.1993 - 07.1994
- Taught 5th grade through the internship program.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs of students.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Education
No Degree - Post Graduate Certificate of Education
Derby University
Derby, England04-2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04-1994
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Semi-fluent in German
- Student rapport
- Student records management
- Faculty collaboration
- Special needs students
- ESL- english as second language
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Parent and student communication
- Social-emotional learning
- Interactive teaching and learning
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Teacher
Burton PRU (Alternative High School)
09.2023 - 12.2025
Teacher
Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School
09.2012 - 08.2023
Teacher
Bad Homburg Community Education for Adults
09.2007 - 06.2010
Teacher
Little Learner's English Classes
08.2005 - 06.2010
Teacher
Alpine School District, Manilla Elementary School
08.1993 - 07.1994
No Degree - Post Graduate Certificate of Education
Derby University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University