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Michelle Cobb

Michelle Cobb

Teacher. Content Writer
New Lebanon,OH

Summary

Dynamic educator with expertise in curriculum design and implementation, focused on enhancing student engagement through hands-on activities and personalized support. Proven track record of fostering positive learning environments and effectively managing classrooms. Skilled in adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs, ensuring consistent academic progress.

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Student engagement
  • Parent communication
  • Literacy strategies
  • Creative teaching methods
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Instructional technology
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Assessment techniques
  • Project-based learning
  • Motivational techniques
  • Collaborative learning
  • Assessment design

Work History

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Bruce Elementary School
Eaton, OH
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Facilitated support during teacher staffing changes to maintain instructional continuity and stability.
  • Encouraged students to recognize unique strengths, fostering confidence and self-esteem.
  • Focused on skill development for Ohio Third Grade Guarantee Reading Diagnostic and multiplication fluency.
  • Updated parents regularly on school webpage regarding class events and important announcements.
  • Communicated individually with parents as necessary to address specific concerns.

3rd Grade Teacher

Mother Brunner Catholic School
Trotwood, OH
08.2024 - 02.2025
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in alignment with state standards, focusing on literacy, math, and science
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
  • Utilized diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and needs, including hands-on activities and technology integration
  • Worked to create techniques and methods to improve low reading and math scores
  • Prepared students to successfully meet the requirements of the Ohio Third Grade Guarantee Reading Diagnostic.

Teacher, Owner, Curriculum Writer

Shelly English
New Lebanon, OH
07.2018 - 07.2024
  • Delivered engaging English reading, writing, and speaking classes to students in China through online platforms, enhancing their language proficiency.
  • Designed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans utilizing PowerPoint, to create units for five reading levels and ten writing levels, alongside specialized speaking and interest-based classes, resulting in improved student outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Oversaw business operations, including financial management, marketing strategies, and administrative tasks, successfully growing the client base while maintaining a high standard of educational quality

ESL Teacher

Marshall High School
Middletown, OH
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Taught 10-15 high school ESL students from six South American countries.
  • Developed activities to supplement the Rosetta Stone program.
  • Taught basic American customs, culture, lifestyle choices as well as beginning English language skills
  • Created a positive, self-paced learning environment with my co-teacher.

Online English Teacher

51Talk
, China
07.2016 - 06.2018
  • Company Overview: China
  • Delivered engaging Conversational English classes to diverse learners, including adults and elementary students aged 4-15, based in China.
  • Utilized interactive teaching methods and digital tools to create a positive and productive learning atmosphere, resulting in high student satisfaction and engagement rates.
  • Facilitated virtual group reading sessions with up to 600 students, enhancing their reading skills and fostering a love for literature in a dynamic online environment.
  • China

Educational Resource Center Specialist

ITT Technical Institute
Dayton, OH
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Company Overview: Dayton, OH
  • Tested and tutored adult students, gave classroom presentations for using the Virtual Library, general library duties, taught writing workshops, edited student term papers
  • Dayton, OH

Tutor

Sylvan Learning Center
Vandalia, OH
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Company Overview: Vandalia, OH
  • Provided individualized and small group tutoring to students aged 5 to 18 in foundational subjects, including math and language arts, enhancing their study skills and delivering tailored homework support to foster academic growth and confidence.
  • Vandalia, OH

Online English Teacher

Englishunt
, South Korea
08.2013 - 12.2015
  • Company Overview: South Korea
  • Conducted Conversational English sessions through telephone and video platforms for diverse audiences, including South Korean adults and students in grades 1-12.
  • Customized lesson plans and instruction methods to align with students’ speaking proficiency levels, ensuring personalized learning outcomes.
  • Designed and presented engaging PowerPoint presentations targeted at specific learning objectives, promoting visual comprehension and retention.
  • Graded and edited essays for Korean high school students, offering insights and recommendations for improvement to foster writing proficiency.
  • South Korea

After School Programs Teacher/ Computer Lab Assistant

Salvation Army Kroc Community Center
Dayton, OH
12.2012 - 12.2013
  • Company Overview: Dayton, OH
  • Taught after school educational programs
  • Created lesson plans, activities
  • Managed the computer lab and assisted patrons with internet and computer skills
  • Delivered entertaining presentations and interacted with senior citizens for a weekly senior program
  • Dayton, OH

School Accreditation Team Member

Association of Christian Schools International
01.2002 - 01.2011
  • Served on six school accreditation teams throughout Ohio and Kentucky
  • Collaborated with a small team of educators to determine if schools met the requirements for accreditation
  • Reviewed data from individual schools concerning all areas of school operations
  • Interviewed staff, board members, parents, and students to determine accuracy of reports
  • Created detailed reports outlining project progress and results achieved.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve project milestones within set deadlines.

Elementary Teacher

Dayton Christian School
Miamisburg, Ohio
01.1991 - 01.2011
  • Company Overview: Dayton, OH
  • Instructed students in grades K-6, focusing on personalized learning strategies and differentiated instruction to enhance comprehension and engagement.
  • Designed and implemented an interdisciplinary curriculum for Language Arts classes, integrating history and reading into cohesive themed units that facilitated cross-curricular connections.
  • Developed a traveling children's singing and acting performance team, including weekend performances during the school year and a summer showcase in New York City.
  • Dayton, OH
  • Facilitated small group activities to enhance student collaboration and participation.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding student development and concerns.
  • Integrated technology tools to support interactive learning experiences.
  • Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
  • Planned and delivered engaging lessons to all students in the class.
  • Created innovative teaching strategies to motivate reluctant learners.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.

Keynote Speaker

Christian Caribbean Center for the Deaf
Knockpatrick, Jamaica
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Company Overview: Knockpatrick, Jamaica
  • Created and delivered an engaging curriculum for teacher in-service training, leading intensive 8-hour sessions over 5 consecutive days to enhance instructional skills and educational strategies for teachers of deaf students.
  • Knockpatrick, Jamaica

Workshop Leader

Dayton Christian Schools
Dayton, OH
01.1994 - 01.2000
  • Company Overview: Dayton, Ohio
  • Developed and conducted a series of hands-on Language Arts workshops for local teacher in-service training, enhancing instructional techniques and fostering collaborative learning among educators.
  • Dayton, Ohio

Curriculum Writer

The International School Project (ISP)
Xenia, OH
01.2002
  • Company Overview: Xenia, Ohio
  • Collaborated with a dedicated team of 15 curriculum writers to develop a comprehensive drug and alcohol prevention curriculum tailored for the Russian Ministry of Education, contributing to improved educational resources in the region.
  • Xenia, Ohio

Workshop Leader

A.C.S.I. Regional Convention
Columbus, OH
01.1998
  • Company Overview: Columbus, Ohio
  • Designed and facilitated interactive 'make-it-take-it' workshops, empowering educators with practical tools and strategies to enhance their teaching practices.
  • Columbus, Ohio

Standardized Test Writer

Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
01.1996
  • Company Overview: Colorado
  • Collaborated with a national team of 60 educators to design and produce a standardized assessment for annual school achievement testing, ensuring alignment with educational standards and best practices.
  • Colorado

Education

TESOL Certificate -

10.2019

Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction

Columbia International University
Columbia, South Carolina
01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Grace College
Winona Lake, Indiana
01.1989

Affiliations

  • School Accreditation Team Member, Association of Christian Schools International, 01/01/02, 12/31/11
  • Served on six school accreditation teams throughout Ohio and Kentucky
  • Collaborated with a small team of educators to determine if schools met the requirements for accreditation
  • Reviewed data from individual schools concerning all areas of school operations
  • Interviewed staff, board members, parents, and students to determine accuracy of reports
  • Curriculum Writer, The International School Project (ISP), 01/01/02, 12/31/02, Collaborated with a dedicated team of 15 curriculum writers to develop a comprehensive drug and alcohol prevention curriculum tailored for the Russian Ministry of Education, contributing to improved educational resources in the region
  • Workshop Leader, A.C.S.I. Regional Convention, 01/01/98, 12/31/98, Designed and facilitated interactive 'make-it-take-it' workshops, empowering educators with practical tools and strategies to enhance their teaching practices
  • Workshop Leader, Dayton Christian Schools, 01/01/94, 12/31/00, Developed and conducted a series of hands-on Language Arts workshops for local teacher in-service training, enhancing instructional techniques and fostering collaborative learning among educators
  • Standardized Test Writer, 01/01/96, 12/31/96, Collaborated with a national team of 60 educators to design and produce a standardized assessment for annual school achievement testing, ensuring alignment with educational standards and best practices
  • Keynote Speaker, Christian Caribbean Center for the Deaf, 01/01/03, 12/31/04, Created and delivered an engaging curriculum for teacher in-service training, leading intensive 8-hour sessions over 5 consecutive days to enhance instructional skills and educational strategies for teachers of deaf students

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Bruce Elementary School
03.2025 - 06.2025

3rd Grade Teacher

Mother Brunner Catholic School
08.2024 - 02.2025

ESL Teacher

Marshall High School
11.2023 - 06.2024

Teacher, Owner, Curriculum Writer

Shelly English
07.2018 - 07.2024

Online English Teacher

51Talk
07.2016 - 06.2018

Educational Resource Center Specialist

ITT Technical Institute
01.2016 - 04.2016

Tutor

Sylvan Learning Center
08.2015 - 12.2015

Online English Teacher

Englishunt
08.2013 - 12.2015

After School Programs Teacher/ Computer Lab Assistant

Salvation Army Kroc Community Center
12.2012 - 12.2013

Keynote Speaker

Christian Caribbean Center for the Deaf
01.2003 - 01.2004

School Accreditation Team Member

Association of Christian Schools International
01.2002 - 01.2011

Curriculum Writer

The International School Project (ISP)
01.2002

Workshop Leader

A.C.S.I. Regional Convention
01.1998

Standardized Test Writer

Colorado Springs
01.1996

Workshop Leader

Dayton Christian Schools
01.1994 - 01.2000

Elementary Teacher

Dayton Christian School
01.1991 - 01.2011

TESOL Certificate -

Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction

Columbia International University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Grace College

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