MICHELE M. WRIGHT
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Fenton,MI
You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job, and not be paid for it.
Oprah Winfrey
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2015 - 07.2021
- Created and implemented engaging lesson plans to align with state standards.
- Evaluated student progress, kept appropriate records, and prepared reports as needed.
- Organized classroom to create fun, secure, and educationally based setting and learning environment.
- Instructed groups of up to 26 students and provided individual support as needed.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Substitute Teacher
Logan County Schools
Logan, West Virginia
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Completed substitute teacher certification program, as required by the West Virginia Department of Education
- Worked in preschool, elementary, and middle school environments
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Meeting and Program Leader
Weight Watchers International
Montgomery County, Kansas
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Planning and conducting group meetings Ø Maintaining accurate member records Ø Implementing and communicating program enhancements and changes Ø Motivating members to achieve individual goals.
- Supported individuals within program ranging in age from 12 to 80 by utilizing programming strategies, communication skills, motivational tools, and celebrating successes.
- Actively listened to member issues and struggles, confirming full understanding and addressing concerns.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems and help members create meaningful solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
08.1993 - 05.1997
Cum Laude 1997
- Maintained President's Honor Roll
- Achieved Dean's List
No Degree - Masters of Instruction And Curriculum
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Job-related courses, 13 credit hours earned:
- ED 5131 Orientation to Curriculum and Instruction
- ED 5243- Instructional Strategies and Best Practices
- ED5143- Educational Psychology: Psychology Behind Learning
- ED5173- Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum
- ED5163- Classroom Management and Safe Learning Environments
Skills
Test administration, standardized testing
Timeline
Mid America Christian University - No Degree, Masters of Instruction And Curriculum
08.2020 - 05.2021
Classroom Teacher - Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2021
Meeting and Program Leader - Weight Watchers International
01.2011 - 12.2013
Substitute Teacher - Logan County Schools
08.2009 - 05.2010
University of Indianapolis - Bachelor of Science,
08.1993 - 05.1997
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