Michele Paguaga
New York,N.Y.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade ELA Teacher
South Bronx Early College Academy
The Bronx, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Devised lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curricula for 6th grade ELA classes.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods such as lecture, discussion, demonstration and hands-on activities to engage students in learning.
- Encouraged independent thinking by providing opportunities for open-ended discussions on topics related to literature or writing assignments.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies based on individual student needs.
Middle School Reading Intervention Teacher
South Bronx Early College Academy
New York, New York
08.2022 - Current
- Planned and implemented reading intervention programs for students with reading difficulties in 6th and 7th grade
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve literacy skills, including phonemic awareness, decoding and fluency (for one specific student through Hunter College practicum experience)
- Taught small group instruction to target specific areas of need in reading comprehension, word recognition and writing.
- Designed instructional materials such as worksheets, flashcards and games to supplement lessons
- Assessed students' progress through formal tests and informal observations.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and other professionals to ensure effective implementation of intervention strategies.
Teacher, Elementary School Reading Interventionist, Gr. 3-5
Dream Charter Elementary School
East Harlem
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Plan and implement independent reading level appropriate LLI (Leveled Literacy Intervention) lessons for students in grades 3-5 who are more than 1 grade level behind in reading
- Facilitate LLI lessons for 9 different group sessions of 2-4 students each day according to independent reading level
- Collaborate with the reading interventionists on our team to intentionally plan to support students across all grade levels
- Administer Fountas and Pinnell Reading Benchmark assessments quarterly to students in grades 3-5
- Administer regular informal running record assessments to students during sessions to closely monitor their accuracy
- Prepare targeted comprehension questions that align with LLI lessons to further support students' comprehension growth
- Track specific IEP goals for students during sessions and monitor their progress regularly
- Collaborate with classroom teachers in grades 3-5 to further support students with strategies used during guided reading time in the general education classroom
- Meet weekly with academic coach to discuss practice pedagogical strategies, observation feedback, and data analysis with reference to curriculum refinement.
Teacher, Middle School ELA Teacher and Homeroom Teacher, Gr. 7
Dream Charter Middle School
East Harlem
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Plan and implement rigorous ELA lessons that are aligned with NY CCSS through Engage NY in the following areas: novel study (10 units), writer's workshop, wrap around text/NYS ELA prep lessons
- Rewrote six units of curriculum to align to HRL (Historically Responsive Literacy) framework and adapt to remote learning
- Collaborate with learning specialist (co teacher) to intentionally plan for differentiated instruction for all students
- Trained in and led a small LLI (Leveled Literacy Intervention) group based on F&P data and saw results over course of school year
- Collect and analyze assessment data through quarterly interim assessments, monthly unit assessments, and daily data (NYS passages and classwork) to inform instruction
- Revise teaching methods and create curriculum based upon continuous data collection and observational feedback from supervisors
- Lead remediation and extension blocks, as well as advisory (tri-weekly guidance group) and weekly enrichment block (Creative Writing)
- Assume responsibility and supervision of one 7th grade homeroom through morning, afternoon, and dismissal times with a co teacher
- Collaborate with student support team and grade team to create individualized behavior plans for select students and create solutions-oriented practices to support all students
- Meet weekly with academic coach to discuss practice pedagogical strategies, observation feedback, and data analysis with reference to curriculum refinement.
Teacher, Educational Support Services/Remedial Reading Teacher, Gr.'s 1-6
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy
Forest Hills
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Plan lessons and instruct English Language Arts at the following levels aligned with NY CCSS through Engage NY: grades 1-6 in daily, 45-minute small group sessions
- Utilize various reading, writing, and fluency strategies to help students develop and strengthen skills for success in these areas
- Provide additional 60-minute after school ELA test prep classes weekly for eight weeks gratis each year in preparation for NYS ELA exam (Gr.'s 4 and 6)
- Conference and assist parents and other homeroom teachers with referral process for initial CSE evaluations process and advocating for students during initial and annual IEP meetings
- Test and interview prospective students for levels 1-8 to determine possible acceptance into the school
- Coordinate school-wide scheduling and administration for standardized Terra Nova exams, as well as scoring for NYS ELA and Math exams.
Teacher, Gr. 5
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy
Forest Hills
09.2013 - 06.2016
- Plan lessons and instruct in the following subject areas aligned with NY CCSS through Engage NY: English Language Arts (Gr 5), Math (Gr.'s 5 and 6), Science (Gr 4)
- Maintain a positive, safe, and productive environment by taking into account the specific needs, skills, and experiences each student brings to the classroom
- Hold additional 90-minute after school review classes weekly for eight weeks gratis each year in preparation for NYS Math Exam (Gr 6)
- Implemented first-time exposure of reciprocal teaching with novels and informational text in ELA Gr 5.
Education
Advanced Certificate-Special Education Grades 1-6: Learning Disabilities Program -
Hunter College
Graduate Literacy Instruction Program -Birth to Grade 12: Overall G.P.A: 4.0/4.0 -
Touro College
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education-Minor in English: Overall G.P.A: 3.7/4.0 -
Mount St. Mary's University
Skills
- Background in: Orton Gillingham (trained), Recipe for Reading, Leveled Literacy Intervetnion, F&P (both administration of running records and lessons)
- Classroom Technology: Google Classroom/G Suite, Alma, iReady, IMSE Interactive OG 20, Kami, Schoology
- Middle School Track Coach (Spring 2022 and Spring 2024)
Certification
Professionally Certified:
- New York State Teaching Certification, Childhood Education Gr.'s 1-6
- New York State Teaching Certification, Literacy Birth
- New York State Teaching Certification, Students with Disabilities Gr.'s 1-6
Professional Organizations
- Kappa Delta Pi, 06/2017-present
- Lambda Iota Tau, 04/2013-present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
6th Grade ELA Teacher
South Bronx Early College Academy
08.2022 - Current
Middle School Reading Intervention Teacher
South Bronx Early College Academy
08.2022 - Current
Teacher, Elementary School Reading Interventionist, Gr. 3-5
Dream Charter Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher, Middle School ELA Teacher and Homeroom Teacher, Gr. 7
Dream Charter Middle School
08.2019 - 06.2021
Teacher, Educational Support Services/Remedial Reading Teacher, Gr.'s 1-6
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy
09.2016 - 06.2019
Teacher, Gr. 5
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy
09.2013 - 06.2016
Advanced Certificate-Special Education Grades 1-6: Learning Disabilities Program -
Hunter College
Graduate Literacy Instruction Program -Birth to Grade 12: Overall G.P.A: 4.0/4.0 -
Touro College
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education-Minor in English: Overall G.P.A: 3.7/4.0 -
Mount St. Mary's University
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