Michelle L. Azure
Brooklyn Park,MN
Summary
Dedicated student focused leader committed to motivate students and instructors to create and foster a cohesive student learning environment. A leader with the aptitude to remain flexible, ensuring that every child’s learning style and abilities are addressed.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal Meadow Lake Elementary
Robbinsdale Area Schools
New Hope, MN
08.2025 - Current
- Supported the principal in leading daily school operations for an elementary school serving diverse learners.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to align school goals with district objectives and resources.
- Monitored student performance data to identify areas for improvement and intervention.
- Advocated for equity in education by implementing inclusive practices that support diverse student needs.
- Supported the successful implementation of four new ASD center-based classrooms, ensuring staffing, scheduling, and instructional alignment.
- Oversaw student discipline and restorative practices, fostering a safe and inclusive school climate.
- Managed testing coordination, including state and district assessments, ensuring compliance and smooth administration.
- Collaborated with instructional coaches to support curriculum implementation and instructional coaching cycles.
Assistant Principal at Sonnesyn Elementary
Robbinsdale Area Schools
New Hope, MN
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and drive curriculum adjustments.
- Implemented the Bridge 2 Read curriculum schoolwide, providing ongoing coaching and support to ensure effective and consistent instructional practices across classrooms.
- Served as the resident Catalyst Coach, leading instructional coaching initiatives and supporting staff in implementing high-impact teaching practices.
- Facilitated professional development workshops focused on best practices in teaching and learning.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to align school goals with district objectives and resources.
- Advocated for equity in education by implementing inclusive practices that support diverse student needs.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
- Fostered positive school culture, establishing programs that promoted inclusivity and respect among students.
- Improved student test scores with adoption of new curriculum focused on critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Led professional development workshops to improve teaching strategies and outcomes.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
Interim Assistant Principal - 6th Grade
Plymouth Middle School
Plymouth, MN
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Implemented and monitored school-wide behavioral expectations and policies including monitoring attendance trends and overseeing truancy interventions; address safety and welfare issues by holding meetings with parents, investigating incidents, and document.
- Supervised assigned building staff, including assigning, and directing work.
- Resolved student issues by meeting with students, parents, teachers and other school staff and designing a plan of action.
Interim Assistant Principal K-5 RVA
Robbinsdale Area Schools
New Hope, MN
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Led in all areas of elementary school management, administration, and daily activities of K-5 RVA.
- Developed and encouraged high lesson standards through maintenance and programming.
- Organized development and growth opportunities for teachers and staff.
- Monitor and evaluate teacher performance, foster a collaborative environment for the promotion of curriculum development, and support the development of quality teaching strategies.
- Lead and promote the professional development of professional staff.
- Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment, and authorize purchases.
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, student behaviors, attendance, and achievement.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Co led the MTSS team with working knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems and Supports using evidence based academic interventions.
- Led teams to analyze data to make decisions and solve problems.
Title I Coordinator and Curriculum Instruction Team
Robbinsdale Area Schools
New Hope, MN
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Coordinate and organize school improvement efforts identified in Title I school improvement plans.
- Support schools in the implementation and compliance of Title I, Part A and ESSA federal mandates.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of the district Title I program application and budget.
- Support non-public Title I schools in supplemental services for eligible students.
- Support teachers in the implementation of the Three Pillars of Curriculum & Instruction focus (Balanced Literacy, Multi-Tiered System of Supports and Safe & Civil Schools).
- Support Title I schools in the engagement of parents in the development of school improvement and compliance requirements of ESSA.
- Led the redesign of the Districtwide Targeted Services and Credit Recovery Program.
- Work with Title I schools to coordinate supplemental professional learning.
- Implemented Modern Classroom and Blended Learning in Elementary Schools.
- Led Learning Pathway team to develop units for Distance and Blended Learning.
- Provided coverage for Building Administration that were on leave.
- Facilitated and developed building and district professional learning.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Northport Elementary School
Brooklyn Center, MN
09.1995 - 01.2017
- Created standards-based activities and lessons that increased student achievement and engagement.
- Created and implemented differentiated lessons for all subject areas.
- Created standards based common formative assessments.
- Implemented technology into the language arts block.
- Implemented Arts Integration lessons into the language arts block.
- Implemented NUA strategies within curriculum.
- Utilized the Gradual Release Model.
- Implemented Responsive Classroom and PBIS.
- Created positive learning and working environment for students and co-workers.
- Co-taught with the English Language Learner specialist for ELL students.
- Taught first and second grade at Northport early in career.
Education
Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership and Administration Licensure
Minnesota State University
Mankato03.2018
Master of Arts - Teaching and Learning
Hamline University
St. Paul, MN03.2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Special Education LD/EBD
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD03.1995
Skills
- Teaching, tutoring and counseling
- Effective at working with parents
- Professional Learning Provider
- Motivating and engaging students
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Leadership and team building
- Restorative practices
- School improvement
- Relationship building and networking
- School security and safety procedures
- Positive learning environment
- Literacy strategies
Affiliations
- Member of Elementary School Principals' Association
- Member of Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- Member of National Association of Elementary School Principals
- Recipient of the 2025 Minnesota's Future Award: Sonnesyn Elementary School
Certification
- Minnesota File Folder: 359023
- K-12 Principal
- Tier 4 1-6 Elementary Education
Timeline
Assistant Principal Meadow Lake Elementary
Robbinsdale Area Schools
08.2025 - Current
Assistant Principal at Sonnesyn Elementary
Robbinsdale Area Schools
08.2022 - 06.2025
Interim Assistant Principal - 6th Grade
Plymouth Middle School
05.2022 - 06.2022
Interim Assistant Principal K-5 RVA
Robbinsdale Area Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Title I Coordinator and Curriculum Instruction Team
Robbinsdale Area Schools
09.2017 - 06.2022
Fifth Grade Teacher
Northport Elementary School
09.1995 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - Teaching and Learning
Hamline University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Special Education LD/EBD
Northern State University
Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership and Administration Licensure
Minnesota State University