Michelle Messina
Lanoka Harbor,NJ
Summary
Proven problem solver, team player, and transformative leader with a deep commitment to the development of students, staff members, and the district as a whole. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Humanities Supervisor
Pine Hill School District
2023.01 - Current
- Assisted the Superintendent and administrative colleagues substantially and effectively in the task of providing leadership in developing, achieving and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services
- Supervised the delivery of instruction in the district's schools on a daily basis, and provided district staff with the techniques and resources needed to achieve district goals
- Implemented coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, and assessment that align with academic standards
- Responsible for the creation and implementation of New Teacher Academy
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively
- Spearheaded professional development initiatives, fostering an environment of continuous growth for staff members
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop an educational mission for the school district
- Assisted in budget preparation for district needs for Humanities Department
- Responsible for district summer program (budget, hiring, transportation, and curriculum)
- Assisted in the recruitment, screening, hiring, training, and assigning of instructional personnel.
Assistant Principal
Overbrook High School
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Assisted school principal in all areas of school management, administration, and daily activities
- Advised, disciplined, encouraged, and counseled students
- Supervised English, Social Studies, and Special Education Departments
- Created equitable curriculum for English department
- Collaborated with RTI Specialist to implement instructional strategies
- Reviewed data from MAP testing to expedite intervention strategies for struggling students
- Initiated new courses for English and Social Studies department
- Coached teachers on implementing instructional strategies to support students achieve goals
- Contributed to developing programs to build morale throughout the district
- Observed employee performance, recorded observations, and conducted evaluation conferences
- Collaborated with building leadership team to create a positive school culture and climate using the PBSIS system
- Assisted building leadership in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff
- Worked with department facilitators and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs
- Assembled a student committee to design a mentor program to support underclassmen
- Developed a student discipline management system that resulted in positive student behavior
- Organized a schedule for state testing, along with creating sessions for students to take state testing.
Teacher Leader
Intermediate East
2018.09 - 2021.03
- Mentored teachers in creating culturally competent classrooms
- Designed material and held professional development on creating equity in the classroom.
LANGUAGE ARTS/SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Toms River Intermediate East
2009.09 - 2021.03
- Taught multiple levels of academics: Honors, General education, In class support, Resource room - language arts
- Successful achievement on state testing
- Responsible for the academic success of 100+ students
- Piloted textbooks.
Theater Director
Intermediate East
2009.09 - 2019.06
- Created a successful theater program-started with 30 students and grew to over 100 students involved
- Created Anti-Bullying Program 'Stop the Drama' that is now implemented throughout the District
- Created curriculum for district anti-bullying program
- Collaborated with other school directors in creating a district showcase.
Education
MSEd Principal/Supervisor -
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJBachelor of Arts in English and Education -
Georgian Court College
Lakewood, NJAssociate of Arts -
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJSkills
- Innovative
- Passionate
- Problem Solver
- Instructional Leader
- Goal Oriented
- Staff Development
- Community Builder
- Staff Morale Builder
Certification
- NJ Principal
- NJ Supervisor
- NJ Instruction Certificates: Elementary K-8, Middle School Language Arts, Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Timeline
District Humanities Supervisor
Pine Hill School District
2023.01 - Current
Assistant Principal
Overbrook High School
2021.01 - 2023.01
Teacher Leader
Intermediate East
2018.09 - 2021.03
LANGUAGE ARTS/SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Toms River Intermediate East
2009.09 - 2021.03
Theater Director
Intermediate East
2009.09 - 2019.06
MSEd Principal/Supervisor -
Monmouth University
Bachelor of Arts in English and Education -
Georgian Court College
Associate of Arts -
Ocean County College
- NJ Principal
- NJ Supervisor
- NJ Instruction Certificates: Elementary K-8, Middle School Language Arts, Teacher of Students with Disabilities
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