Michelle Schade
Westminster,CO
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teacher with a proven track record at The Goddard School of Thornton, adept at fostering student engagement and enhancing academic success through innovative lesson planning and effective parent-teacher communication. Recognized for mentoring new educators and implementing differentiated instruction strategies, resulting in improved student outcomes and personal growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School of Thornton
10.2014 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
04.2004 - 10.2014
- Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
Education
Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen University
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Student records management
- Positive role model and mentor
Certification
- CPR & First Aid
- Medication
- Standard Precautions
- Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect
- Emergency Disaster Preparedness
- Intro to Early intervention & Preschool Special Education Programs
- Certified Foster Parent
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Sign Language
Elementary
Timeline
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School of Thornton
10.2014 - Current
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
04.2004 - 10.2014
Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen University
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