Michele Siebel
Elmwood Park,NJ
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development, and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
69
69
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Jersey City Board Of Education
Jersey City, NJ
01.1985 - Current
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
District Staff Developer
Jersey City Public Schools
Jersey City, NJ
04.2007 - 06.2018
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new teachers and substitute teachers.
- Assisted with development of effective recruitment and hiring strategies.
- Collaborated with department supervisors to provide ongoing professional development to all district teachers.
- Designed, developed, modified the district Mentor Program as well as training teachers to be Mentors.
- Coordinated and assembled the District Professional Development Plan and delivered to the Hudson County Superintendent.
- Coordinated the District Give-A-Book Program. Personalized books were printed and given to every first grade student in the district.
Classroom Teacher
Jersey City Board Of Education
Jersey City, NJ
01.1987 - 04.2007
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Instructed groups of up to [Number] students and provided individual support.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.1986
Skills
- Behavioral improvements
- Standardized tests
- Safety awareness
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson Planning
- Time management
- Differentiated instruction
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Technology integration
Timeline
District Staff Developer
Jersey City Public Schools
04.2007 - 06.2018
Classroom Teacher
Jersey City Board Of Education
01.1987 - 04.2007
Elementary School Teacher
Jersey City Board Of Education
01.1985 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education
New Jersey City University