Michelle Langford
Orlando
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective educator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and E-learning. An accomplished educator that is able to apply educational skills towards a successful career with an organization that offers an opportunity to grow.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Designer
Teachers Pay Teachers
08.2023 - Current
- Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for Social Studies, Reading, and English Language Arts.
- Monitored curriculum and school practices for adherence to state educational laws.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
Elementary School Teacher
Detroit Public School
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Social Science Teacher
Diocese Of Orlando
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Elementary Lead Teacher
House Of Academia
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Incorporate IReady reading program into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Social Science Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
Social Science Teacher
Paul Public Charter School
02.2014 - 08.2015
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
Social Science Teacher/Reading Interventionist
Orange County Public School
08.2012 - 01.2014
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching, Social Science
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Morgan State University
Skills
- P > Proficient in Google Applications
- P > Course Management Systems
- P > Proficient in E-Learning
- P > Organizational skills
- P > Problem-solving skills
- P > Team collaboration
- P > Curriculum Design and Develpoment
- P > Time Management
- P > Professional Development Planning
- P > Proficient in Microsoft office
Accomplishments
- Earned "Irreplaceable Teacher of the Year" (20152016).
- Earned "Teacher of the month" ( 2015-2017)
- Facilitate professional development by implementing innovative strategies in the classroom
- Improved End of the year test scores by 80% by reworking approach.
- Co- Directed Literacy Night Program
- Co-Directed Black history assembly program
Personal Information
Title: Curriculum And Instruction
Timeline
Curriculum Designer
Teachers Pay Teachers
08.2023 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Detroit Public School
09.2020 - 08.2023
Social Science Teacher
Diocese Of Orlando
12.2018 - 08.2020
Elementary Lead Teacher
House Of Academia
01.2018 - 12.2018
Social Science Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
08.2015 - 08.2017
Social Science Teacher
Paul Public Charter School
02.2014 - 08.2015
Social Science Teacher/Reading Interventionist
Orange County Public School
08.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Morgan State University
Master of Arts - Teaching, Social Science
Western Governors University
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