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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Michelle Pilyugin

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Passionate and motivated individual looking for a full-time position in an elementary general education or special education classroom. Two semesters of experience developing and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Proficient in integrating technology inside the classroom and experienced in various programs and platforms. Established lesson plans for whole group and small group differentiated instruction based on student's strengths and needs. Collected and analyzed various data for progress monitoring, as well as data from formative and summative assessments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Teacher

Pittsburgh Concord K-5
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Teaching first-grade students in an inclusive general education setting catering to various learning strengths and needs.

Student Teacher

Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK-8
East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Student-taught in a learning support classroom providing individualized and small-group instruction to students in 3rd-5th grades.

Childcare Assistant Teacher

JCC of Greater Pittsburgh ECDC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Developed creative activities to engage children in learning, promoting positive social interaction, and self-expression.
  • Created a warm and welcoming atmosphere by modeling respect for diversity among children and families.
  • Successfully managed a classroom of up to 15 students, demonstrating excellent organizational and communication skills.

Pre-Student Teacher

Pittsburgh Carrick High School
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Planned and implemented modified lessons for students in a life skills 9-12 classroom. Supported and taught students based on individual needs.

Pre-Student Teacher

Pittsburgh Lincoln PreK-5
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Spent the fall semester pre-student teaching in a kindergarten general education classroom. Created and taught math lessons in a whole-group setting.

Assistant Educator

Little Excellence Preschool
Staten Island, New York
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Supported individual needs of each child by providing differentiated instruction when needed.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, parents, caregivers, and school staff.
  • Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate and enhance learning.

Restaurant Hostess/Server

Campania Coal Fired Pizza
Staten Island, New York
09.2017 - Current
  • Demonstrated various problem-solving, organization, time management, and positive communication skills while interacting with customers and co-workers.

Education

Master of Education - Early Childhood Education And Special Education

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Combined Applied Studies in Education

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
08-2024

High School Diploma -

Susan E. Wagner High School
Staten Island, NY
06-2020

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Experienced with various educational websites
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Child safety
  • Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
  • Google and Microsoft Office programs and applications
  • Effective communication with parents/guardians and staff
  • Developing social-emotional learning lessons
  • Organization and planning

Languages

Spanish
Limited
Russian
Professional

Certification

  • Pennsylvania Teacher Certification in General Education Prek-4 and Special Education K-12

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Teacher

Pittsburgh Concord K-5
01.2025 - 05.2025

Student Teacher

Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK-8
08.2024 - 12.2024

Pre-Student Teacher

Pittsburgh Carrick High School
01.2024 - 04.2024

Pre-Student Teacher

Pittsburgh Lincoln PreK-5
08.2023 - 12.2023

Childcare Assistant Teacher

JCC of Greater Pittsburgh ECDC
08.2022 - 08.2024

Assistant Educator

Little Excellence Preschool
06.2022 - 08.2023

Restaurant Hostess/Server

Campania Coal Fired Pizza
09.2017 - Current

Master of Education - Early Childhood Education And Special Education

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Science - Combined Applied Studies in Education

University of Pittsburgh

High School Diploma -

Susan E. Wagner High School
Michelle Pilyugin