Michelle Larson
Round Rock
Summary
Committed Kindergarten Teacher known for establishing positive learning environments through effective classroom management and engaging instruction. Focused on adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs and promoting student success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Round Rock ISD
Austin, TX
11.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student development and progress.
- Utilized educational tools and resources to facilitate interactive learning experiences.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and individual needs.
- Assessed student performance through observations and standardized assessments.
- Organized activities that promoted social skills and teamwork among students.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching practices and effectiveness.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Pre-K Teacher
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, NV
08.2003 - 02.2005
First Grade Teacher
Clark County Independent School District
Las Vegas, NV
08.1997 - 08.2003
Education
Master of Science - Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NVMaster of Science - Elementary Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TXSkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year 2021
Certification
ESL
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Round Rock ISD
11.2025 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2003 - 02.2005
First Grade Teacher
Clark County Independent School District
08.1997 - 08.2003
Master of Science - Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Stephen F. Austin State University