Years of professional experience in education
Michelle Feuerborn
Lakeland,Tennessee
Summary
Enthusiastic, ambitious, strong teacher committed to providing students with the academic and social skills necessary for a successful future. A reliable team member that possesses a positive and effective teaching style emphasizing an encouraging learning environment. Seeks to get to know students and their interests and incorporate those interests into the curriculum. Create rapport with students and parents to set expectations for both students and parents from the very beginning of the school year. Enthusiastic and dedicated to finding new methods for all students to be successful. Dedicated to continuing own education and training to better serve students, school, and community.
Overview
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K-5 Tennessee License
Work History
General Education Teacher
Kate Bond Elementary School
07.2019 - Current
- Teach in a multi-subject, self-contained classroom in accordance with state standards and district benchmarks.
- Differentiate instruction to engage all learners and learning styles.
- Lead PLC meetings for grade-level.
- Create and lead STEM Club for fourth and fifth graders.
- Mentor teacher to Teacher Candidate from The University of Memphis.
- Experience with training and incorporating specialized-teaching assistant for classroom and grade-level.
- Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success.
- Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
Lead Sunday School Teacher
St. Luke Lutheran Church
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safety and promote orderly learning environments.
- Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings.
- Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and interest in church teachings.
- Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures.
- Tested children's bible knowledge by asking bible trivia questions and hosting bible quizzing competitions.
Full-Time Student
Western Governors University
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
- Participated in lecture classes and asked compelling questions to further solidify learning.
- Participated in seminar classes with enthusiasm and respect towards fellow students.
Student Teacher
Lakeland Elementary School
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan, PLLC
04.2006 - 06.2018
- Maintained litigation database and document organization for workers' compensation cases and insurance defense cases.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to legal proceedings.
- Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2019
BBA - Finance
The University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2005
Skills
- Educational Opportunities
- Instructional Strategies
- Safety Awareness
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Classroom Administration
- Progress Monitoring
- Group Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Multitasking Strengths
Certification
Tennessee Department of Education, Elementary Education, K-5, 05/2019
Timeline
General Education Teacher
Kate Bond Elementary School
07.2019 - Current
Student Teacher
Lakeland Elementary School
01.2019 - 04.2019
Lead Sunday School Teacher
St. Luke Lutheran Church
08.2018 - 05.2021
Full-Time Student
Western Governors University
03.2018 - 05.2019
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan, PLLC
04.2006 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Teaching Elementary Education
Western Governors University
BBA - Finance
The University of Memphis
Tennessee Department of Education, Elementary Education, K-5, 05/2019
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