Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Community Involvement And Coaching
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Michele Watson

Michele Watson

Bath,PA

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, excelling in differentiated instruction and fostering parent engagement. Skilled in creating inclusive learning environments, I effectively monitor student progress and implement innovative curriculum strategies, ensuring all learners thrive academically and socially.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Third Grade Teacher

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
Bethlehem, PA
08.2024 - Current
  • Teach a self-contained third grade class across all core subjects: Math, Reading, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Religion
  • Plan and implement engaging, differentiated lessons to meet the needs of all learners, including students with IEPs
  • Attend IEP and parent-teacher meetings, contributing to student growth plans with warmth and insight
  • Foster an inclusive, anti-bullying classroom environment where all students feel safe, seen, and capable
  • Communicate regularly with families to promote student success and maintain a positive home-school connection
  • Emphasize social-emotional learning and classroom community while balancing academics with fun and creativity

Kindergarten Teacher

Holy Family School
Nazareth, PA
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Created a nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environment for early learners
  • Designed and led play-based lessons to support literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development
  • Regularly assessed students to tailor instruction and support diverse learning styles
  • Maintained strong communication with parents and collaborated with colleagues to support student transitions

Substitute Teacher

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
Bethlehem, PA
09.2018 - 06.2021
  • Provided classroom instruction across grades K-8, following teacher plans and adapting to students' needs
  • Built strong rapport with students and staff, ensuring consistent learning and classroom management
  • Maintained flexibility and professionalism while stepping into diverse subject areas and routines

Legal Secretary

Aaroe Law Offices
Easton, PA
05.2005 - 11.2008
  • Drafted and reviewed legal correspondence, contracts, and court filings with a focus on accuracy and compliance
  • Managed scheduling, filing systems, and client communications in a high-volume law office
  • Supported attorneys with research, document preparation, and hearing coordination

Education

Elementary Education -

Moravian College
Bethlehem, PA
01.2004

Paralegal Certificate -

Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA
01.1999

Bachelor's Degree -

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
01.1997

Skills

  • Parent engagement
  • Flexibility in teaching
  • Early childhood education
  • Organizational skills
  • Child development
  • Student progress monitoring
  • Classroom management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Assessment strategies
  • Curriculum development

Additional Information

Mother of three: Aidan, Mia, and Rowan, During previous employment gaps, proudly dedicated time as a stay-at-home mom

Community Involvement And Coaching

  • Youth Cheer Program Manager, Bethlehem Catholic Jr. Hawks, 2015 to 2019
  • JV Cheer Coach, Bethlehem Catholic, 2019 to 2022
  • Youth Cheer Coach, Moore Township A.A., 2022 to 2023
  • Youth Cheer Coach, Northampton A.A., 2024 to 2025

Affiliations

  • After many years of coaching I now enjoy watching my two daughters cheer competitively.
  • I enjoy traveling and spending time with my husband and German Shepherd Max.

Certification

  • I have all required (currect) state and federal clearances.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Third Grade Teacher

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
08.2024 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Holy Family School
08.2021 - 06.2023

Substitute Teacher

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
09.2018 - 06.2021

Legal Secretary

Aaroe Law Offices
05.2005 - 11.2008

Elementary Education -

Moravian College

Paralegal Certificate -

Cedar Crest College

Bachelor's Degree -

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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