Michelle Mantel
Evanston,IL
Summary
Caring and high energy teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with students, families, colleagues, and administration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - 3rd Grade
Evanston Skokie School District 65
Evanston, Illinois
08.2024 - Current
- Data-Driven Instruction & Assessment Analysis (formative, summative, benchmark data)
- MTSS Implementation (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 supports)
- Progress Monitoring & Data Tracking to Inform Instructional Decisions
- Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learners
- Small-Group Intervention & Targeted Skill Remediation
- Standards-Based Lesson Planning & Curriculum Alignment
- Classroom Management & Positive Behavior Supports
- Literacy & Math Instruction (Foundational Skills, Problem Solving, Fluency)
- Collaboration with Interventionists, Special Education, and Support Staff
- Family Communication & Student Progress Reporting
- Educational Technology & Learning Platforms
- Social-Emotional Learning Integration
Teacher/Social Media Coordinator
Board of Jewish Education Early Childhood Center
Wilmette, Illinois
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster children's emotional and cognitive growth.
- Assessed individual student needs through observation and tailored instruction accordingly.
- Coordinated classroom activities to promote social skills and teamwork among students.
Teacher's Assistant
Jewish Community Centers of Chicago
Skokie, Illinois
12.2013 - 08.2015
- Assisted in planning and organizing daily activities for children.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and needs.
- Collaborated with team members to develop educational materials.
Education
MAT-Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL05-2024
Skills
- data-driven instruction
- MTSS implementation
- differentiated instruction
- progress monitoring
- classroom management
- educational technology
Certification
Professional Educators License (State of Illinois) issued 2024
Accomplishments
High Five Award Recipient
Affiliations
Project EXCITE Kingsley
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher - 3rd Grade
Evanston Skokie School District 65
08.2024 - Current
Teacher/Social Media Coordinator
Board of Jewish Education Early Childhood Center
08.2015 - 06.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Jewish Community Centers of Chicago
12.2013 - 08.2015
MAT-Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education
Chicago State University