Michelle Ann Plumer
Frederick,MD
Summary
Caring MD certified educator with 21+ years of experience teaching in diverse secondary learning environments. Extensive experience adapting Common Core English and Social Studies curriculum to meet all students' learning needs. Highly skilled at fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment that encourages student growth, risk taking and achievement. Known for reliability, flexibility and excellent communication skills. Seeking to bring expertise and enthusiasm to your school's program.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESOL Teacher
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
08.2020 - Current
- Instructed diverse high school students in the basics of standard English grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading and writing using differentiated strategies such as small groups, conferencing, pair work and online instructional programs.
- Collaborated with English and Social Studies teachers to adapt curricula to meet the academic and language needs of English learners and struggling students
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive methods and culturally appropriate materials
- Collaborated with parents of non English speaking students to promote academic success and address behavioral concerns
- Implemented 5 different English Learner courses at the beginning and intermediate level over 10 semesters
ESOL Teacher
Monocacy Middle School
01.2011 - 06.2020
- Taught ESL to over 240 newcomers, intermediate and advanced students of diverse cultural backgrounds in an international classroom
- Co-taught 6th, 7th and 8th grade Common Core math, 6th and 7th grade science and 7th and 8th Common Core LA
- Implemented 2 Reading Intervention Programs to 50 + students over 8 years
- Helped develop and teach Foundations of Math 1 and 2 curricula for ESL students
- Prepared and taught Academic Language class for advanced students
- Served on leadership team 2018-19
- Prepared and developed extra-curricular incentive activities for ESL students
Tutor
Christiana Homeschool Academy
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Tutor of high school Spanish for beginners and English Grammar for juniors
ESOL Coordinator
Carroll County Board of Education
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Coordinated ESL service to students county-wide
- Taught ESL at elementary, middle and high level
- Developed and expanded ESOL program in Carroll County
- Hired, trained and supervised teachers of ESOL
- Acted as liaison between non English speaking community and public
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents for federal and state agencies
ESOL teacher
Bladensburg High School
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Taught high school students of all levels English as a Second Language
Intake coordinator
Pacific Architects and Engineers
11.1991 - 11.1992
- Worked in U.S. Embassy Moscow as a contractor for Immigration and Naturalization Service (now ICE) to verify applicant information prior to his/her interview for admission to U.S.
- Provided information to those wishing to immigrate
- Conducted all duties with Russian citizens in the Russian language
Education
Master of Education -
The George Washington University
Washington, D.C.01.1996
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California at Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA01.1991
Skills
- Relationship building
- Curriculum adaptation
- Differentiated instruction
- Serving diverse communities
- State of Maryland K-12 ESOL certification
- Classroom management
- Flexible and adaptive
- 20 years of secondary education experience
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
State of Maryland ESOL K-12
Timeline
ESOL Teacher
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
08.2020 - Current
ESOL Teacher
Monocacy Middle School
01.2011 - 06.2020
Tutor
Christiana Homeschool Academy
08.2009 - 06.2010
ESOL Coordinator
Carroll County Board of Education
01.1999 - 01.2002
ESOL teacher
Bladensburg High School
01.1995 - 01.1999
Intake coordinator
Pacific Architects and Engineers
11.1991 - 11.1992
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California at Los Angeles
Master of Education -
The George Washington University
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