Michelle Griffin

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Specialized training in the Orton-Gillingham approach, offering expertise in structured, multisensory literacy instruction for students with dyslexia and other reading challenges. Adept at assessing individual needs and implementing targeted, evidence-based interventions to accelerate reading development and close achievement gaps. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that builds confidence, fluency, and a lifelong love of reading.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Teach two ELA sections per day utilizing a Reading and Writing workshop approach. Engage students in differentiated genre based units that promote collaboration and appeal to diverse interests and backgrounds. Incorporate a regular Word Study block that addresses spelling, grammar and Greek/Latin roots.

Modify lessons and assignments daily for IEP students in my ICT section, as well as for those with 504 plans.

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
• Improve student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
• Develop a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
• Creatlesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.

• Mentored new teachers to help them acclimate to the school culture, contributing to a positive work atmosphere.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, enriching the educational experience for students.
• Provided targeted support for struggling learners, resulting in improved test scores and overall performance.
• Continuously updated knowledge of current educational trends by participating in conferences, seminars, and online courses relevant to Grade 5 teaching practices.