Michelle Basuel

SYLVAN UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT 2024 - Present.

• 6th Grade Math and Science Teacher - E. Ustach Middle School (2024–2025)
• Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
• Conducted daily instruction of 6th grade students in mathematics, science, and other related subjects.
• Utilized technology such as Chromebooks in order to enhance student understanding of mathematical principles.
• Provided individualized support for struggling learners through differentiated instruction.
• Evaluated students' academic performance, social development and behavior.
• Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.

TURLOCK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 2016 – 2024

• Kindergarten Teacher - Cunningham Elementary (2023–2024)
• Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
• Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
• Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
• Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
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• Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
• Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
• Math Intervention Teacher – Walter Brown Elementary (2021 – 2023)
• Provides direct instruction to students identified as eligible for math services in individual, and/or small group settings.
• Uses identified needs to guide learning process toward student achievement of district’s math content standards. Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects using formal and informal assessment data obtained from students.
• Uses a variety of manipulatives and hands-on activities to support content standards and needs and capabilities of individuals or student groups involved.
• Creates classroom environment and research-based program of study that is conducive to learning and appropriate to maturity and interests of students.
• Provides written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Assists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Conducts student assessments to identify those eligible for intervention services, to plan instruction, and/or to assist staff members in learning various assessment techniques.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through professional development activities.
• Participates in discussions or activities focused on using research to improve math.
• Participates in staff development focused on the delivery of math intervention and assessment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his or her designee.
• Long-Term Substitute – Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy (2020–2021)
• Actively build an engaging classroom community by conceptualizing, developing, and delivering a dynamic multi-subject curriculum with lessons for diverse learners in alignment with school, district, and/or state standards. Conduct comprehensive assessments to monitor student progress.
• Develop nurturing relationships among students and faculty. Communicate with parents and / or guardians to discuss students’ strengths and weaknesses and rapidly overcome academic obstacles.
• Exemplify patience and flexibility with pupils to support a motivated, student-centered environment.
• Liaise among peers to encourage multi-level instructional results, while empowering students to achieve academic success. Manage classroom behavior and establish fair classroom procedures and routines, including objectively modifying the classroom environment as appropriate.
• Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based on a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Prepared classrooms for class activities and provided variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use throughout day
• Developed a transition plan to outline the steps necessary to prepare the student for the move to high school.
• Tailored education and development goals to match individual student abilities and needs.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

• Actively build an engaging classroom community by conceptualizing, developing, and delivering a dynamic multi-subject curriculum with lessons for diverse learners in alignment with school, district, and / or state standards
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to monitor student progress
• Develop nurturing relationships among students and faculty
• Communicate with parents and / or guardians to discuss students’ strengths and weaknesses and rapidly overcome academic obstacles
• Exemplify patience and flexibility with pupils to support a motivated student-centered environment
• Liaise among peers to encourage multi-level instructional results while empowering students to achieve academic success
• Manage classroom behavior and establish fair classroom procedures and routines, including objectively modifying the classroom environment as appropriate.

• Delivered excellence in classroom-specific activities support, including translating and interpreting for students as necessary
• Graded papers and assisted with accurate recordkeeping
• Demonstrated skill in the use of instructional materials to support classroom instruction and special projects
• Tutored students within 1:1 and / or group scenarios under teacher direction
• Supported efficient management of classroom inventory, including books and teaching aids
• Ordered and distributed supplies as required
• Performed essential bus, cafeteria, and / or yard duties.

• Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
• Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
• Facilitated group discussions among students about assigned topics.

• Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
• Cleaned and organized art supplies and related materials
• Collated and stapled packets of worksheets and other materials
• Counted children when lined up for various activities
• Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays
• Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support