Michelle N. Grace
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Professional educator with deep expertise in leadership, curriculum development, and instructional design. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in creating engaging, standards-aligned educational content, implementing effective teaching strategies, trainings, and utilizing data-driven assessments. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards and impactful outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Curriculum Specialist
Leading Solutions, LLC
11.2023 - Current
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for a diverse range of subjects, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Led curriculum review committees in evaluating potential textbook adoptions, ensuring high-quality resources were selected for instruction.
- Assessed student performance data to inform instructional decisions, leading to higher test scores and overall success.
- Championed diversity initiatives within school communities by designing inclusive curricula reflecting various perspectives and backgrounds.
- Oversaw the selection process for new instructional materials aligned with curriculum objectives across multiple disciplines.
Deputy Director and Curriculum Specialist
Leading Solutions, LLC
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Creating and managing a constantly evolving weekly schedule to balance and maximize classroom instruction and study time for 360 students enrolled in a 3-week program
- Oversaw the onboarding procedures that initiated clear tasks for governmental processing within the contract while working the essential network access procedures
- Initiated assimilation process that allowed new staff to be indoctrinated into the military training schedule, understand the essential customs and courtesies of the military, as well as the daily procedures within the training plan
- Developed a three week math curriculum that enhances a student’s skills for the Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT)
- Crafted a study guide that paired with the curriculum for students to practice their math skills
- Synchronized the presentations and learning plan for individual math units that allowed teaching roles to expand for a growing program
- Math instructor for the Future Sailor program in preparation for the Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT)
- Small group tutoring and personalized remediation techniques
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting collaboration, transparency, and open communication among team members.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, ensuring alignment with company''s mission and vision.
- Monitored performance metrics, analyzing trends to identify areas requiring attention or improvement.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to successfully execute large-scale projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for a diverse range of subjects, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Led curriculum review committees in evaluating potential textbook adoptions, ensuring high-quality resources were selected for instruction.
- Assessed student performance data to inform instructional decisions, leading to higher test scores and overall success.
- Championed diversity initiatives within school communities by designing inclusive curricula reflecting various perspectives and backgrounds.
- Oversaw the selection process for new instructional materials aligned with curriculum objectives across multiple disciplines.
Science Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Oscar Smith High School Teacher of the Year (2019-2020)
- Virginia New Teacher Support Program (VANTSP) Coach
- Co-lead the science Professional Learning Community
- Science Teacher: IB Biology, Pre-DP Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Honors and Co-taught Biology, Earth and Space Science, and Environmental Science
- School Success Plan Committee Member
- National Honor Society Sponsor
- AVID site team
- New Teacher Mentor (2018 - Present)
- Equity Tutor
- Teacher of the Year 2019-2020 Chesapeake Public Schools High School Teacher of the Year
Science Teacher
Murray County Public Schools
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Lead Science Teacher: Biology and Earth and Space Science
- Science Olympiad Coordinator
STEM Coach
Sigsbee Charter School
07.2010 - 08.2013
- Math Coach for K-7, Data analysis for math and science K-7, Curriculum mapping for K-7 mathematics, Coordinator of math and science materials, Developed math and science curriculum K-7
- School Leadership Team Member
- Grant writing team member: Awarded a Department of Defense STEM grant in the amount of $540,000 along with other smaller grants
- Professional developer for staff
- Team leader of Math Professional Learning Communities (PLC's)
- Assisted teachers in integrating technology into math and science courses
- FCAT Testing Coordinator, 2011
- Teacher of the Year, 2013
Science Teacher
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
10.2007 - 08.2009
- Science Teacher: 6th grade Life Science, 7th grade physical science
- AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) School Coordinator
Science Teacher
Anne Arundel Public Schools
08.2005 - 09.2007
- Science Teacher: Earth and Space Science (11th/12th), Honors and General Biology, (9th/10th)
- 9th grade Academy Team Leader
- PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Coordinator
- Administration and Supervision Internship (2006-2007)
Science Teacher
Anne Arundel Public Schools
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Science Teacher: Life science (6th) and Physical science, (7th)
Education
Ph.D. - Advanced Educational Leadership
Regent University
01.2023
Certificate - California Teachers of English Learners
University of Phoenix
01.2008
M.S. - Educational Studies, School Administration and Supervision and Data-based Decision Making
Johns Hopkins University
01.2007
Certificate - Earth and Space Science
Johns Hopkins University
01.2007
B.S. - Biological Science, Teacher Licensure 7 – 12
Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee01.2004
Skills
- Educational Leadership
- Curriculum Mapping and Standards Alignment
- Course development experience
- Teaching strategies
- Adaptive Learning
- Training facilitation
- Assessment Design
- Student Engagement
- Project-based learning
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Certification
- Specialist in Educational Administration – [State] Educational Administrator Licensing Boards.
- Teacher Leader Endorsement – [State] Department of Education.
- Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2 - Google for Education.
Timeline
Curriculum Specialist
Leading Solutions, LLC
11.2023 - Current
Deputy Director and Curriculum Specialist
Leading Solutions, LLC
11.2023 - 07.2024
Science Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2023
Science Teacher
Murray County Public Schools
08.2013 - 08.2014
STEM Coach
Sigsbee Charter School
07.2010 - 08.2013
Science Teacher
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
10.2007 - 08.2009
Science Teacher
Anne Arundel Public Schools
08.2005 - 09.2007
Science Teacher
Anne Arundel Public Schools
08.2004 - 08.2005
Certificate - California Teachers of English Learners
University of Phoenix
M.S. - Educational Studies, School Administration and Supervision and Data-based Decision Making
Johns Hopkins University
Certificate - Earth and Space Science
Johns Hopkins University
B.S. - Biological Science, Teacher Licensure 7 – 12
Lee University
- Specialist in Educational Administration – [State] Educational Administrator Licensing Boards.
- Teacher Leader Endorsement – [State] Department of Education.
- Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2 - Google for Education.
Ph.D. - Advanced Educational Leadership
Regent University
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