MICHELLE KESLER
Santaquin,UT
Summary
I am a passionate teacher (K-8) with over 10 years of experience in education. I am committed to providing social and cognitive support to students to reinforce learning objectives. I am an excellent role model known for exhibiting and reinforcing positive behaviors and creating a stimulating environment to encourage learning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher (K-8)
Edustaff
08.2023 - Current
- Kept students safe and secure with vigilant monitoring.
- Explained core concepts and promoted critical thinking to assist students with assignments.
- Left detailed notes to notify classroom teachers of student progress.
- Modeled collaboration, communication and problem solving to help students overcome challenges.
- Presented absent teacher's planned lessons using course materials.
- Taught lessons to classes in various subjects.
- Maintained student order and discipline through rule enforcement.
Student Teacher (Second Grade)
Larsen Elementary
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Engaged students with lively discussions, exploring topics and expanding knowledge.
- Learned how to manage classroom records and student assessments.
- Offered additional support and tutoring to assist struggling students.
- Adapted lesson plans according to needs of students with special education requirements or language barriers.
- Developed engaging educational materials, such as worksheets, quizzes, and presentations.
- Established and maintained productive working relationships with teachers, administrators and students.
- Integrated latest technology into classroom activities for diversified, fresh learning opportunities.
- Fostered positive learning environment to help students feel comfortable asking questions.
Art Technician/Resource Technician/Instructional Technician
Orchard Hills Elementary/Santaquin Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Structured classes with focus on creativity, expression and diversified instruction.
- Developed lessons plans to incorporate best practices, useful techniques and school requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data to inform instructional decisions.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to support student inclusion in mainstream classrooms.
- Prepared developmentally appropriate lessons for students with various diagnoses.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on literacy research.
- Collaborated with fellow Heggerty and Acadience teachers to share best practices and resources.
- Utilized engaging teaching techniques to keep students focused and motivated throughout sessions.
- Adapted materials or activities for varying levels of reader proficiency.
Education
BA - Elementary Education (K-8)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah05.2024
Skills
- Lesson Planning and Implementation
- Discussion Facilitation
- Records Management
- Classroom Organization
- Differentiated Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Art and Music Instruction
- Literacy Strategies
- Student engagement
- Relationship building and management
- Adaptable
Certification
- Utah Educator License - CACTUS #795043
Language
English
Native
Timeline
Student Teacher (Second Grade)
Larsen Elementary
01.2024 - 04.2024
Substitute Teacher (K-8)
Edustaff
08.2023 - Current
Art Technician/Resource Technician/Instructional Technician
Orchard Hills Elementary/Santaquin Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2023
BA - Elementary Education (K-8)
Western Governors University