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Michelle Petsko

Stephens City,Virginia

Summary

Dedicated Interventionist well-versed in helping students in kindergarten through fifth grade improve academic and behavioral skills. Proficient in performing assessments and overseeing small group and individualized support. Ready to offer 23 years of experience and take on a challenging position with room for advancement.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intervention Teacher

Frederick County Public Schools
Winchester, VA
08.2009 - Current
  • Provided positive reinforcement to encourage appropriate behavior in the classroom.
  • Conducted regular assessments of student performance, progress, and abilities.
  • Assisted in the development of an intervention plan based on a child's individual needs.
  • Implemented research-based instructional strategies to improve student outcomes.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional techniques as needed.
  • Supervised paraprofessionals who provided direct one-on-one support for students.
  • Coordinated with other teachers and school staff to develop effective interventions for struggling learners.
  • Employed problem solving strategies when addressing challenging behaviors from students.

Classroom Teacher

Frederick County Public Libraries/Maryland Room
Winchester, VA
08.2005 - 07.2009
  • Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
  • Instructed students in a variety of academic subjects utilizing differentiated methods of teaching.
  • Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.

Classroom Teacher

Grant County Public Schools
Petersburg, WV
09.1995 - 07.2001
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.

Education

Masters in Education With Reading Specialist Endorsment - Reading Teacher Education

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05-1995

Skills

  • Individualized Learning and Behavior Plans
  • Organizational Skills
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Teacher Collaboration
  • Assessments
  • Academic Support
  • Literacy strategies
  • Progress Monitoring

Certification

  • Coaching Training
  • PBIS Training
  • Equity and Diversity Training
  • Title 9 Training
  • LETRS Training
  • Corrective Reading
  • IMSE Training

Affiliations

  • Literacy Leadership Team
  • Division Level Instructional Support Team
  • Local School Instructional Support Team
  • Facilitator of Problem-Solving Team
  • Student Support Response Team
  • Facilitator of PBIS Committee
  • Facilitator of Grade Level Data Meetings
  • Intervention Teacher PLC
  • School Improvment Team

Timeline

Intervention Teacher

Frederick County Public Schools
08.2009 - Current

Classroom Teacher

Frederick County Public Libraries/Maryland Room
08.2005 - 07.2009

Classroom Teacher

Grant County Public Schools
09.1995 - 07.2001

Masters in Education With Reading Specialist Endorsment - Reading Teacher Education

Liberty University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

West Virginia University

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