Michele Rinaldi
Oakland,NJ
Summary
Driven, dedicated, and enthusiastic educator with a passionate commitment to student development and achievement, seeking a teaching position as a Special Education Teacher.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Wayne Township Public Schools
Wayne, NJ
09.2020 - Current
- Developed and instructed high-quality lesson in all subject content areas for small group and whole group instruction.
- Developed lesson plans using Schoolwide Curriculum for reading and writing, fostering student engagement and improvement.
- Developed lesson plans using SAAVAS and the common core standards for NJ using manipulatives and hands-on learning for Math. and Instructed engaging lessons to enhance student understanding and participation using Schoolwide reading and writing curriculum, promoting active learning.
- Teach General Education to students from eight years old until nine years old as well as individuals with learning disabilities and special education to students within a mainstream, inclusive classroom.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and provided timely feedback to support growth, which allowed for in the moment real and next day modifications to meet students' needs.
- Analyzed data from daily, weekly, and monthly assessments to drive instruction and develop individualized plans for students within the classroom.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum aligned with state standards and best practices.
First Grade Teacher
George Washington School
Edgewater, NJ
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed and instructed high-quality lesson in all subject content areas with differentiated adaptations in small group and whole group instruction.
- Created and instructed weekly Guided Reading instructions based on students' reading comprehension levels using Fontas and Pinell and Teachers College running records.
- Developed lesson plans using Teachers College Reading, Writing, and Phonics Workshop curriculum model
- Developing lesson plans for Math based on GO Math and the Common Core State Standards for NJ using manipulatives and hands on learning through games and partner work.
- Analyzed data based off of a monthly chapter assessments and informal data throughout the day and created individualized instructional plans to address struggling students in literacy, mathematics, and writing.
- Teach general education to students from five years old until seven years old as well as individuals with learning disabilities and special needs within a mainstream, inclusive classroom.
- Gather and analyze data to help steer instruction on a personal level, differentiating lessons and materials as needed for students including ESL and ELL students in the classroom.
Kindergarten Teacher, Instructional Leader
Vailsburg Elementary School
Newark, NJ
07.2010 - 08.2019
- Developed Guided Reading lesson plans and revised Read Aloud, Reading Comprehension and Writing curriculum for the Kindergarten grade level team for Uncommon Schools Newark network.
- Lead teacher that supports and mentors new co-teachers in a dual teaching environment while providing observations, feedback in weekly meetings.
- Taught all subject area content to students from four years old until six years old as well as students with individualized learning plans.
- Supervised and evaluated a team of Kindergarten teachers providing instructional support through routine observations, feedback, and mentoring.
- Led monthly data analysis meetings based on assessments in both reading and mathematics to teams of teachers from other Uncommon Schools in Newark network.
- Videotaped lessons highlighting classroom management to student engagement using techniques from Teach Like A Champion to train teachers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Elementary Education
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY05-2009
Certification
State of New Jersey
K-6 Elementary Teacher Standard Certificate
Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Wayne Township Public Schools
09.2020 - Current
First Grade Teacher
George Washington School
09.2019 - 06.2020
Kindergarten Teacher, Instructional Leader
Vailsburg Elementary School
07.2010 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Elementary Education
Mount Saint Mary College