Michelle Poe Connolly
Huntingdon,TN
Summary
Dedicated and passionate secondary history educator with a Master of Science in Education (expected May 2025). Experienced in student teaching across middle and high school social studies classrooms, developing engaging lesson plans, fostering critical thinking, and utilizing technology to enhance learning. Skilled in classroom management, assessment design, and culturally responsive teaching. Committed to inspiring students by making history relevant and meaningful.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Student Teacher 9th Grade Social Studies
Huntingdon High School
Huntingdon, TN
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Observed lead teacher and provided constructive feedback for mutual professional growth.
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
Student Teacher 6th Grade Social Studies
Huntingdon Middle School
Huntingdon, TN
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Designed and delivered interactive history lessons aligned with state standards.
- Integrated primary sources, historical inquiry, and educational technology into lessons.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Encouraged positive relationships between students by promoting collaboration within groups.
- Facilitated class discussions to encourage critical thinking and class participation.
Education
Master of Science - Education - Initial Licensure, Secondary 6-12 History/Social Studies
University of Tennessee At Martin
05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies (Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology)
University of Michigan Dearborn
05.2010
Skills
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Effective communication
- Cultural competency
- Student engagement
- Secondary education
- Social studies teaching
- Lesson plan development
Certification
- Praxis
- Passed Social Studies 5004
- World and US History Content Knowledge 5941
- Teaching Reading 5205
Substitute Teaching Experience
Substitute Teacher Rutherford Co. Schools 2017-2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Teacher 9th Grade Social Studies
Huntingdon High School
03.2025 - 04.2025
Student Teacher 6th Grade Social Studies
Huntingdon Middle School
01.2025 - 03.2025
Master of Science - Education - Initial Licensure, Secondary 6-12 History/Social Studies
University of Tennessee At Martin
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies (Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology)
University of Michigan Dearborn
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