Michelle Carre
Clayton,DE
Summary
Patient educator with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over 28 years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sixth Grade Math Teacher
CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT – Shue-Medill Middle School
Newark, DE
08.2012 - Current
- Currently teaching three levels of mathematics to sixth graders. For Honors classes, an accelerated and condensed version of the curriculum for their grade level and the next grade level is covered. For my regular math classes, the pace is slower and the content is limited to the 6th grade standards. My math enrichment students are supported by working on their math skills. My responsibilities include, but are not limited to, condensing the curriculum, lesson planning, implementing/adjusting the lesson, grading, parent contact, and community involvement.
Middle School Teacher (Mathematics and Science)
CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT – Shue-Medill Middle School
Newark, DE
08.2004 - 06.2012
- Developed engaging lesson plans incorporating diverse teaching strategies to enhance student understanding of mathematical and scientific concepts to sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students.
Sixth Grade Teacher
CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT – Drew/Pyle Elementary
Wilmington, DE
08.1998 - 06.2004
- Urban school with a high population of low socioeconomic students.
- Worked in a co-teaching classroom. Responsibilities included, but were not limited to planning and implementing language arts lessons for on-level 6th graders. Modified and taught CMP (Connected Math Project) to a heterogeneous group of 6th graders. Shared responsibility of teaching Social Studies and Science throughout these six years to a mixed class of special education and regular education students. Involved in the writing of IEP goals, making accommodations, and teaching special education students. Differentiated instruction for lessons.
Education
Master of Education - Career and Technical Education
Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05-1996
Skills
- Adapting to different learning styles
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating and encouraging
- Student performance evaluations
Affiliations
Member of the Christina Education Association, Delaware Education Association, and National Education Association
Timeline
Sixth Grade Math Teacher
CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT – Shue-Medill Middle School
08.2012 - Current
Middle School Teacher (Mathematics and Science)
CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT – Shue-Medill Middle School
08.2004 - 06.2012
Sixth Grade Teacher
CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT – Drew/Pyle Elementary
08.1998 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Delaware
Master of Education - Career and Technical Education
Wilmington University
Community Involvement
Fun Committee, Cooperative Teacher for Student Teachers from University of Delaware, Cooperative Teacher for Methods Student, Communication and Beautification PLC, PBS (Positive Behavior Support) PLC, Distributed Leadership Committee, Coordinator of 7th Grade Awards Assembly, PEP Committee (School Improvement Plan), 6th Grade Science Team Leader, Science Fair Coordinator, Talent Show Coordinator, Writing Committee, Site Council, Lesson Study (Writing), Dress Code Committee
Staff Development Leadership Activities
- AVID Training
- Reciprocal Teaching
- PALS (Peer Assisted Learning Strategies) Program
- MDISC Training (Mathematical Discourse in Secondary Classrooms)
- 6th, 7th, and 8th grade CMP (Connected Math Project) Training
- 6th grade CPM Training
- Carnegie Integrated Math Training
- Calculator Training
- Learning Focused Strategies Training
- Soar To Success Training
- Guided Reading/Four Blocks Training
- Science Kit Training
- Science Kit Training, 7th grade: Properties of Matter, Diversity of Life, and Genetics
Philosophy of Education
- Learning is a lifelong process. It is important that students learn important concepts and material that is essential for life and a career. However, it is an essential life skill to master how to learn things and how to move towards accomplishing your goals and dreams. Teaching life skills such as communication skills, study skills, and time management skills are what is needed to make any learner move towards success in the classroom and in life.