MICHELLE COMPTON
Anchorage
Summary
Educational professional with solid history in elementary education, experienced with creating dynamic and interactive lesson plans and interventions tailored to meet diverse student needs. Utilizes effective classroom management and emphasizes collaborative efforts among faculty and staff to ensure positive, safe, and supportive learning environment. Recognized for adaptability and commitment to meeting diverse student need, fostering both academic and personal growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Anchorage School District
08.2020 - Current
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Helped in developing IEPs for students who needed it by creating targeted interventions (TIFF) that will be used by special educators to better address the needs.
- Worked with special educators and therapists such as school counselors, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and occupational therapists ( OTs) to address the needs of some students and to help them be more successful in school.
Classroom Teacher
Lower Yukon School District
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
- Set and communicated ground rules for classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
- Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Built a beautiful relationship with the community
- Showcased children's talents during school programs.
- Participated in many cultural activities in the school.
- Helped in developing IEPs for students who needed it by creating targeted interventions (TIFF) that will be used by special educators to better address the needs.
- Worked with special educators and therapists such as school counselors, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and occupational therapists ( OTs) to address the needs of some students and to help them be more successful in school.
Classroom Teacher
Department Of Education Philippines
06.2007 - 03.2015
- Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.
- Set and communicated ground rules for classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
- Developed and initiated the school's paper.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and student participation.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and initiatives.
- Integrated technology into lessons to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Organized extracurricular activities to promote student involvement and community engagement.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Classroom Teacher
Don Bosco Manila School
06.2006 - 03.2007
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Utilized various assessment tools to evaluate student performance and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences and student engagement.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
Classroom Teacher
St. John's Academy Manila
06.2005 - 03.2006
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
Education
Masters of Education - Reading Specialist, M.Ed.
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK05-2026
Bachelor in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
St. Mary's College of Marinduque
Marinduque, Philippines03-2005
Skills
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Teaching, tutoring and counseling
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Differentiated instruction
- Activity planning
- Instructional strategies
- Safety awareness
- Peer mentoring
- Data-driven instruction
- Individualized learning plans (creating targeted interventions and helping developing IEPs for students who need it
Accomplishments
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Taught students for over 20 years.
Certification
- Certified Teacher, Alaska Board of Education & Early Development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Anchorage School District
08.2020 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Lower Yukon School District
08.2015 - 05.2020
Classroom Teacher
Department Of Education Philippines
06.2007 - 03.2015
Classroom Teacher
Don Bosco Manila School
06.2006 - 03.2007
Classroom Teacher
St. John's Academy Manila
06.2005 - 03.2006
Masters of Education - Reading Specialist, M.Ed.
University of Alaska Southeast
Bachelor in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
St. Mary's College of Marinduque