Michelle Colbert
New Bern NC,NC
Summary
Highly experienced, enthusiastic, passionate Educator with 23 years of educational experience working with scholars in a school setting with strong skills in multi-level teaching, communicating, motivating, and relationship building who desires to work for a facility where these skills along with being a part of team benefit both the facility and all stakeholders involved in the educational process of children.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Craven County Public Schools
2023.08 - Current
- Provided one-on-one and group tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Created tailored lesson plans to teach and assist students in area of study.
- Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to determine how best to support student success.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
- Supported students as a Tier 2 tutor
Educator
Charles County Public Schools
2007.08 - 2022.06
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Managed and organized class records and reports.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Planned for and tallied monies for educational field trips in the community for 100 scholars on a yearly basis
- Served as a mentor to a team of three teachers guiding them through preparation of lessons, implementing lessons effectively, classroom management strategies, and learning policies and procedures
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
Educator
Prince Georges County Public Schools
1994.10 - 2002.06
- Intervention planning, preparing, and executing multi-leveled lesson plans for scholars for daily evaluation
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Provided input and went on age appropriate educational field trips in the community with 120 scholars on a yearly basis
- Department chair and served as a mentor to a new teacher to support the organization of time, preparation of lessons, implementation of effective lessons, classroom management strategies, and learning policies and procedures
- Awarded New First Year Teacher Sallie Mae Award.
Education
Bachelor’s - Behavioral Science/Education
University Of Maryland University College
College Park, MD05.1994
Associate - Early Childhood
Prince Georges Community College
Largo, MD05.1992
Largo High School
Largo, MD06.1984
Skills
- Teaching and Education - 20+ years
- Communication and Relationship Building - 20+ years
- Tutoring - 2 years
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Curriculum Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- Parent Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Classroom Management
- Maryland State Teaching License
- North Carolina Teaching License
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- SMART Board
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Positive Learning Environment
Accomplishments
- Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative for student-led Destination Imagination club, supervising weekly after school meetings and yearly competitions.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for new Three Year Old MDSE approved program
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at JP Ryon Elementary School, 2018
- Sallie Mae First Year Outstanding Teacher Award, 1998
- Served as a Teacher Mentor for Three Year Old Program
- Worked with student interns with Future Teacher Groups
Affiliations
- Member, Alumni Association
- NAYEC Member
- Nominated for Charles County Teacher of the year 2018
- Outstanding Sallie Mae First Year Teacher Award
Educational Philosophy
Each child is like a unique masterpiece and no two masterpieces are ever alike. In order to foster each "masterpiece", I believe all students need to learn in an environment where they can grow socially, emotionally, and educationally at their own pace. The environment should include a strong base of building relationships and communication with students, parents, and resources within the community to foster real life experiences and projects.
Timeline
Tutor
Craven County Public Schools
2023.08 - Current
Educator
Charles County Public Schools
2007.08 - 2022.06
Educator
Prince Georges County Public Schools
1994.10 - 2002.06
Bachelor’s - Behavioral Science/Education
University Of Maryland University College
Associate - Early Childhood
Prince Georges Community College
Largo High School
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