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Michelle Bierstedt

Whittemore,IA

Summary

Hardworking Elementary School Teacher bringing 21 years’ experience in education. Dedicated to student success. Upbeat and highly capable elementary educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Successfully directs classroom environments and enhances student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Mentor Teacher

North Union Community School District
08.2016 - Current
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Assisted students of all ability levels to develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge of Classroom Management by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children’s literature from cultures around the world.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs. 
  • Used range of instructional approaches and classroom of activities to draw students into material and enhance understanding.
  • Completed numerous continuing education and in-service courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments.

Elementary Classroom Teacher

North Union Community School District
08.2003 - Current
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs including Reader's Workshop and Guided Math by sharing student success data and insights.
  • Implemented improvements to improve behavior of class and individual students.
  • Assessed student learning progress and grasp of material with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive environments.
  • Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
  • Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
  • Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress.
  • Recommended and administered appropriate solutions, sanctions, and discipline for non-compliance to rules and standards for student performance and behavior.
  • Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Service And Administration

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
1999

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
2002

Masters in Educational Leadership - undefined

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO
2020

Skills

  • Friendly personality
  • Relationship building
  • Time management
  • Technology integration
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Curriculum selection
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Program development and management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Elementary education

Timeline

Mentor Teacher

North Union Community School District
08.2016 - Current

Elementary Classroom Teacher

North Union Community School District
08.2003 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Public Service And Administration

Iowa State University

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Buena Vista University

Masters in Educational Leadership - undefined

Northwest Missouri State University

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