Michele Milham
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Tempe Elementary School District, excelling in curriculum design and team leadership. Expert in differentiated instruction, fostering student engagement and achievement. Successfully implemented technology-enhanced learning strategies, significantly improving literacy outcomes for diverse learners. Committed to collaboration and open communication with all stakeholders.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator 4th Grade Team Lead
Tempe Elementary School District
Tempe, AZ
06.2013 - Current
- Designed and implemented differentiated instructional methods and teaching materials to meet students' varying needs and interests based on formative data.
- Collaborated with grade level teachers to map out weekly and monthly curriculum goals and objectives to meet state standards.
- Assessed student achievement through observation, anecdotal records and summative assessments.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering an environment of open communication and support.
- Integrated technology and computer-related learning activities into curriculum to have students acquire, organize, demonstrate, and communicate information.
Special Education Teacher Resource K-6
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, NV
07.2011 - 06.2013
- Developed and implemented individualized educational programs for special education students that identify and establish goals tailored to the student's individual needs and abilities.
- Modeled, trained and consulted teachers on modifications and accomodations to instruction and materials ensuring the diverse needs of all student are realized.
- Coordinated with parents, teachers, instructional assistants, speech pathologists, occupational and physical therapists as well as behavior specialists to implement support services.
Educator 3rd & 4th Grade
Tempe Elementary School District
Tempe, AZ
07.1997 - 05.2005
- Designed and integrated state benchmarks into a multi-age classroom.
- Delivered instruction to students grouped by academic ability versus age or grade level.
- Conducted workshops for teachers using best practices as the District Math Liaison.
Educator K-2
Utica City School District
Utica, NY
08.1991 - 07.1997
- Integrated literacy strategies into classroom instruction to advance learner comprehension, reading fluency and phonemic awareness using quality literature.
- Identified students at risk of underachievement and ensured that appropriate interventions were in place.
- Provided after school tutoring and support to under performing students.
Education
Master of Science - Reading and Language Arts
State University of New York
Cortland, NY12.1994
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Early Secondary Education
State University of New York
Cortland, NY05.1991
Skills
- Team leadership and development
- Communication
- Curriculum design
- Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2023-2024 Tempe Elementary School District
Timeline
Educator 4th Grade Team Lead
Tempe Elementary School District
06.2013 - Current
Special Education Teacher Resource K-6
Clark County School District
07.2011 - 06.2013
Educator 3rd & 4th Grade
Tempe Elementary School District
07.1997 - 05.2005
Educator K-2
Utica City School District
08.1991 - 07.1997
Master of Science - Reading and Language Arts
State University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Early Secondary Education
State University of New York
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