Michelle Minassian
Wayne,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic professional committed to fostering students' academic, social and emotional growth. Experienced teaching several and several grades with differentiated instruction. Exceptional communication skills with parents, administrators and other educators.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Newark Board of Education
Newark, New Jersey
10.2023 - Current
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Met regularly with administrators regarding student discipline issues.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Tutored individual students after school hours as needed.
- Provided guidance for students in developing problem-solving skills.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
Elementary School Teacher
Paterson Charter School For Science & Technology
Paterson , NJ
2019.10 - 2023.10
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Assistant Preschool Director
Little Footprints Preschool
Wayne , NJ
2018.12 - 2019.09
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Preschool Director and Owner
Footprints Preschool
Park Ridge, NJ
09.2013 - 10.2017
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
- Oversaw interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
- Developed educational curricula that promoted development in key behavioral and educational areas.
- Hired and trained new preschool employees.
- Provided training and professional development for teachers.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ02-2024
Master of Arts - Education
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ06-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Education
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ12-2009
Skills
- Elementary Education
- Standardized tests
- Special Education
- Child Development
- Problem-solving skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Relationship Building
- Literacy strategies
- Classroom Management
- Oral communication
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Integration
- Organizational Skills
- Student Records Management
- Differentiated Instruction
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsTimeline
Elementary School Teacher
Newark Board of Education
10.2023 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Paterson Charter School For Science & Technology
2019.10 - 2023.10
Assistant Preschool Director
Little Footprints Preschool
2018.12 - 2019.09
Preschool Director and Owner
Footprints Preschool
09.2013 - 10.2017
Master of Arts - Special Education
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Master of Arts - Education
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Education
The University of Arizona Global Campus