MICHELLE S. BARBARO
Summary
Professional Objective Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Social Studies and Science Teacher
Palmyra-Macedon Central Schools
09.2023 - Current
- Demonstrate ability to design and implement engaging lessons in both Social Studies and Science
- Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment, fostering student engagement, and managing behavior effectively
- Skillful in tailoring instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with different learning styles and abilities
- Proficient in creating and administrating assessments to measure student progress and using the results to adapt teaching strategies
- Capable of incorporating educational technology and interactive resources into lessons to enhance learning experiences
- Strong grasp of the subjects of Social Studies and Science, with the ability to convey complex concepts in an understandable manner for 6th grade students
- Experience in integrating Social Studies and Science lessons to create cross-curricular connections and promote critical thinking skills
- Effective at communicating with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering positive relationships and collaboration within the school community
- Strong organizational skills to maintain a well-structured and resourceful learning environment
- Adept at collaborating with other teachers, administrators, and support staff to create a supportive and inclusive school community
Curriculum and Instructional Specialist
OneSchool Global
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversees all academic assessment procedures, both Formative and Summative assessments to monitor student progress and rates of student achievement
- Provides training and support in the use of student data for instructional decision-making purposes
- Analyze internal and external data (i.e
- MAP Growth Assessments)
- Deliver high quality instructional resources, using curriculum materials and effective pedagogical depth of knowledge
- Collaborate with Heads of Department to provide instructional support and approved strengthening and modification to the curriculum
- Ensure Country/State/Provincial standards for each student's education are met in relationship with the Educational Directors, Campus Principals, Subject Leaders, and classroom educators to ensure a safe, secure, effective learning environment by providing high degree of structure, clear expectations, and consistency
- Develop and strengthen teachers' knowledge of relevant and required Provincial assessments, rubrics, and required resources
- Research trends in instructional methods and educational technology
- Plan, organize and conduct training conferences and workshops
- Facilitate/Manage programming events (Spelling Bee, Public Speaking Competition, etc)
- Advocate for the use of integrated technology including platforms such as Canvas, Zoom and Panopto
North American Elementary Subject Leader
OneSchool Global
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Worked closely with all new staff to make their transition to OneSchool stress-free
- Developed PLC Groups and attended each one to help give input or advice
- Held Monthly Elementary Department Meetings to relay any pertinent information to all staff
- Held Quarterly meetings with just the 5/6 teachers to go over and review the Unit plans
- Also, to try and collaborate ideas/lessons where other campuses can work together over Zoom
- Collaborated with other Subject Leaders to develop and share ideas and resources with one another
- Continued to seek and implement new and engaging instructional material to further advance our curriculum
- A few examples of this is Mentor Sentences and 40 Book Challenge
- OneSchool Global PD Contributions: Attended an IXL Math PD session to gain more knowledge on the subject and conducted a OneSchool Global PD Session to discuss the highlights of the program
- PD Grading Moderation Session in January
- PD on our new Canvas Template to gain more knowledge and understanding to be able to communicate it to all of my staff
- Involved in the Middle School Transition Committee for OneSchool Global: Create a new and improved transition program for all of 6th Grade, Collaborate and work with other staff members to implement new and creative ways to ensure transitioning to 7th grade is seamless, Become familiar with all of the Zoom/Canvas features to help answer any questions students/staff may have
Elementary Teacher-Grades 5th and 6th
OneSchool Global
08.2015 - 08.2022
- Established an SDL approach with both grade levels that allowed students to self-direct their own learning
- Created a flexible seating classroom environment that gave students the freedom to find comfortable spaces to work
- Differentiated instruction based on student needs
- Use of Zoom and Canvas programs for curriculum instruction and resource access
- Met the needs of students by designing daily Math center rotations which includes Math Project Based Learning
- Created Spiral Math as a new homework strategy for students
- Implemented my own reading and writing curriculum, Reader Response and UnJournaling in addition to making writing templates that assisted struggling writers
- Implemented Mentor sentences in replacement of the traditional Grammar Books which increased student's knowledge/understanding of Grammar and writing
- Conducted ongoing MAPS assessment to allow for fluid groups in my classroom
- Constant communication with parents via email, phone calls home, quarterly newsletters and weekly newsletters that are emailed every Friday Afternoon
- Continue my professional development throughout the year using online webinars, weekly staff meetings, and biweekly PLC meetings
- Voluntarily in charge of facilitating School Assemblies, Battle of the Books and helping Plan Field Trips
- Was asked by the Educational Director to create a CIE PowerPoint that was to be shared in front of the entire East Region
Long Term Substitute-Special Education Grades K, 2nd, 4th
Autumn Lane Elementary School
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Provide consultant teacher services for students with learning needs who have been placed in a general education setting
- Collaborate with general education teacher to modify classroom instruction
- Utilize a multisensory teaching approach to help meet the needs of all learning styles
- Mentor the general education team on strategies and teaching implications that can better meet the needs of the struggling learner
- Create and employ motivational and management tools
5th Grade Teacher
Oakdale Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Develop and implement differentiated lessons and assessments to meet the needs of all students
- Maintain excellent classroom management to keep students on task
- Devise lessons to foster children's imaginations and creativity
- Integrate technology into curriculum to supplement class lectures and to develop student processing and researching skills
- Teach guided reading lessons to model questioning, clarification, and problem solving techniques
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues in an effort to foster open communication
Education
Master of Science - Education
State University of New York College at Brockport
Brockport, NY12.2014
Bachelor of Science - English
State University of New York College at Brockport
Brockport, NY06.2006
Skills
- Faculty collaboration and support
- Motivated team player
- Problem-solving
- Customer Service-oriented
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of teachers across the country in the development of new curriculum development.
- Supervised team of 20+ staff members. across the country to work with and troubleshoot issues relating to technology and curriculum.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Negotiated ways to save the school money when implementing new software,
Certification
- Professional Childhood Elementary Education Grades 1-6
- Professional Students with Disabilities-Childhood Grades 1-6
Awards Organizations
- Thompson Scholarship
- College Student and Faculty Poster Session, Albany, NY, 10/01/13
Professional Development
- SAVE: Violence Prevention Education
- Child Abuse Detection Training
- Training in the Needs of Students with Autism
- DASA Training
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
6th Grade Social Studies and Science Teacher
Palmyra-Macedon Central Schools
09.2023 - Current
Curriculum and Instructional Specialist
OneSchool Global
01.2022 - 08.2023
North American Elementary Subject Leader
OneSchool Global
08.2019 - 08.2022
Elementary Teacher-Grades 5th and 6th
OneSchool Global
08.2015 - 08.2022
Long Term Substitute-Special Education Grades K, 2nd, 4th
Autumn Lane Elementary School
09.2014 - 12.2014
5th Grade Teacher
Oakdale Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - English
State University of New York College at Brockport
Master of Science - Education
State University of New York College at Brockport
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