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Michelle Klein

Teacher/on-line tutor
Spokane,WA
Michelle Klein

Summary

Engaged English Teacher with success in designing English lesson plans to inspire and intrigue students. Highly adept in meeting many types of course material requirements while focusing individual attention on students to promote success. Expert in promoting student reading and writing in and out of the classroom to develop creativity and enrich lives. Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Student-focused Substitute Teacher accomplished in managing classrooms and delivering lessons. Careful about following teachers' plans and maintaining discipline. Although a good amount of experience is with high school students. she has worked in many Elementary Schools and privately tutored Elementary students on her own!

Overview

21
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

ClassUp, A Plus Tutoring
Spokane, WA

Online ELA Tutor
05.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Truly believe that strong connection enhances student engagement in subject matter, be it reading or writing.
  • Creating lessons to match each individual student

Spokane Public School District
Spokane, WA

Substitute Teacher
09.2005 - Current

Job overview

  • Implemented lesson plans outlined by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of material.
  • Studied varied school subjects to better understand student content and assist with projects and assignments.
  • Worked with students with varied backgrounds/behaviors
  • Am requested by several teachers because I am the sub they trust to care about their students. follow their lesson plan, and have a good attitude about it.
  • I am outgoing person and connect with people of many personality types

Spokane Public School District
Spokane, WA

English Teacher
09.2003 - 06.2005

Job overview

  • Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
  • Taught freshman, sophomores and College Preparation English
  • Worked with a variety of levels and behavoirs

Education

Whitworth University
Spokane, WA

Master of Arts from Master of Teaching, Secondary
06.2002 - 07.2003

University Overview

Broad Language Arts due to my Theatre undergraduate degree.

University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Master of Arts from English Literature
09.1994 - 05.1997

University Overview

My three areas of concentration: African American Lit, Women's Lit & Plain's (or place) Lit

Arizone State University
Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Arts from Theatre, Acting
09.1988 - 12.1992

University Overview

  • Member of Alpha Phi
  • So many of the warmup theatre games also work for education. This degree was a dream to work toward and achieve and a huge help in teaching.

Skills

  • Hands-on learning
  • All types of literature
  • Group leadership
  • Testing reading comprehension
  • Communication expertise
  • Interpreting literature
  • Parent Communication
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Reporting and documenting

Timeline

Online ELA Tutor
ClassUp, A Plus Tutoring
05.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Spokane Public School District
09.2005 - Current
English Teacher
Spokane Public School District
09.2003 - 06.2005
Whitworth University
Master of Arts from Master of Teaching, Secondary
06.2002 - 07.2003
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Master of Arts from English Literature
09.1994 - 05.1997
Arizone State University
Bachelor of Arts from Theatre, Acting
09.1988 - 12.1992
Michelle KleinTeacher/on-line tutor