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Michelle Jobe

EDWARDSVILLE,IL

Summary

Caring and qualified Elementary School teacher with over 37 years of experience teaching meaningful curriculum plans and developing young minds.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

K-12 Teacher

Metro East Home School
08.2001 - 05.2023

I taught six children from elementary to college grades. I juggled many age levels, and skill levels, at the same time. The graduated children have received a lot of accolades from employers and colleges because of their success.

First Grade Teacher (offered Any Class in County)

Lake Whitney Elementary School
08.1996 - 05.1997

Taught first grade students the basic subjects: Reading, Math, Science, History, etc.

  • Instructed up to 26 students individually and in groups.
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
  • Developed IEPs,
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.

Fourth Grade Teacher

Memorial Elementary School
08.1995 - 03.1996
  • Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
  • Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students.
  • Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
  • Improved average scores on State exams.
  • Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
  • Instructed up to 26 students individually and in groups.
  • Developed IEPs.

Sixth Grade Teacher

DeSoto Middle School
08.1993 - 05.1995
  • Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
  • Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Supervised an average of 23 students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field trips.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.

Middle School Teacher

Sarasota Private Christian School
08.1992 - 05.1993
  • Prepared daily lesson plans for various subjects for grades 6-8.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
  • Administered state graded tests.

Sixth Grade Teacher & 7-8th Grade Science Teacher

Faith Christian School
08.1992 - 05.1993

Sixth Grade home room teacher & Seventh-Eighth Grade Science and Computer teacher.

Substitute Teacher (perm.offer on Choice Grade)

Oakhurst Elementary
09.1991 - 05.1992
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Teacher Assistant

Kiddie Korner Day Care
05.1987 - 08.1989

Assisted a teacher with the structured play and learn routines for toddlers. Helped where needed.

Teacher Assistant

Lucy Brock Child Development Center
09.1986 - 05.1987
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Education

Master Level Classes For A Reading Specialist

SIUE

Associate of Science - Elementary Education K-9

Appalachian State University
1991

Skills

  • Age-appropriate lesson planning
  • Positive learning environment
  • Purposeful lesson planning
  • Student engagement
  • Kind and empathetic educator
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Varied lesson plans
  • Tailoring curriculum plans
  • Diverse classroom settings
  • Creative learning strategies
  • Illinois Teaching Certificate with Elementary Education endorsement
  • Expertise in Writing Road to Reading curriculum
  • North Carolina Teaching Certificate with Elementary Education endorsement
  • Florida Teaching Certificate with Elementary Education endorsement
  • Special education classes at ASU
  • Reading Specialist classes at SIUE

Timeline

K-12 Teacher

Metro East Home School
08.2001 - 05.2023

First Grade Teacher (offered Any Class in County)

Lake Whitney Elementary School
08.1996 - 05.1997

Fourth Grade Teacher

Memorial Elementary School
08.1995 - 03.1996

Sixth Grade Teacher

DeSoto Middle School
08.1993 - 05.1995

Middle School Teacher

Sarasota Private Christian School
08.1992 - 05.1993

Sixth Grade Teacher & 7-8th Grade Science Teacher

Faith Christian School
08.1992 - 05.1993

Substitute Teacher (perm.offer on Choice Grade)

Oakhurst Elementary
09.1991 - 05.1992

Teacher Assistant

Kiddie Korner Day Care
05.1987 - 08.1989

Teacher Assistant

Lucy Brock Child Development Center
09.1986 - 05.1987

Master Level Classes For A Reading Specialist

SIUE

Associate of Science - Elementary Education K-9

Appalachian State University
Michelle Jobe