Michelle Higuera
Woodside,NY
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Grade Team Lead
Success Academy Charter Schools
New York, NY
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Supported school-wide community through professional development sessions centered around literacy, math, and teaching application.
- Conducted regular teacher observations, with a focus on providing immediate, actionable feedback to support instructional improvement.
- Implemented a data-driven approach to pivot educational practices and enhance student outcomes.
Grade Team Lead
Success Academy Charter Schools
New York, NY
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Led and managed a team of 5-6 teachers within the grade.
- Supported development of new, rising lead teachers, as well as provided instructional feedback.
- Created and helped implement academic support plans for literacy and math components.
First Grade General Education Lead Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
New York, NY
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Created classroom routines and behavior hierarchy to support scholar independence and learning.
- Adjusted lessons as needed to fit the needs of scholars, as well as sparked engagement and interest.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create engaging lessons, small groups, and exchange feedback.
HRA Case Manager
Comunilife, Inc.
New York, NY
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Monitored and managed a caseload of twenty clients throughout Queens County.
- Maintained client's progress by reviewing and writing case notes and monthly reports.
- Provided clients with support, assistance, and advocacy services.
- Conducted monthly home visits and inspections with each client, and submitted work orders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
State University of New York at Binghamton
Binghamton, NY05.2016
Skills
- Bilingual-Fluent in both Spanish and English
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Google Drive: docs, sheets and slides
- Data Analysis and preformance monitoring
Timeline
Senior Grade Team Lead
Success Academy Charter Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
Grade Team Lead
Success Academy Charter Schools
08.2019 - 07.2023
First Grade General Education Lead Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
07.2017 - 07.2019
HRA Case Manager
Comunilife, Inc.
08.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
State University of New York at Binghamton