Michelle Jacobs

• Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
• Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes in preparation for NYS ELA Regents Exams.
• Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
• Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
• Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
• Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
• Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
• Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
• Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
• Team leader responsible for training and implementation of NYS English Regents grading.

Responsible for training teachers for teaching a comprehensive high school English curriculum including classroom management strategies.