Michelle Schaefer
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Conscientious Teaching professional dedicated to educating both teachers and students to reaching their full potentials. Offering solid background in meaningful and informative lectures coupled with understanding of learning techniques and tools.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual Instructor
01.2020 - Current
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
- Oversaw curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
- Reviewed class and student records to look for areas in need of improvement and implement plans of action.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians about student progress, working to involve parents in educational goals.
Virtual ESL Teacher
TEFL Certification
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
Content Writer
Self
01.1996 - 01.2017
- Wrote for various websites
- Ghost writing for ebooks
- Worked with clients in Russia, Pakistan, India, Mexico and the US
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Developed copy while maintaining brand voice and adhering to legal requirements.
- Formatted articles, blogs and webpages with HTML, photos and infographics.
- Coordinated with subject matter experts for interviews and topic generation.
Arts Teacher
Virginia Beach Christian Academy
Virginia Beach, Virginia
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Conducted Art Class, Worked as a theater teacher, Put on the Christmas play
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Created dynamic group projects to teach collaboration and teamwork.
- Assisted students in finding inspiration for art and music through emotion, other media and history.
Homeschool Field Trip Coordinator
Self
Virginia Beach, Virginia
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Conducted educational bus tours for homeschool students including trips to NYC, Paris, Washington DC, Harrisburg, Richmond, and Philadelphia
Education
Master’s Degree - Education
Grand Canyon University
11.2022
BA - Secondary Education, Psychology
Kutztown University
1991
Skills
- ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
- Student teacher mentor, Leadership, Curriculum development, IEP, Instructional Strategies, Differentiated strategies, Special needs students, Classroom management, Distance learning, Online teaching English as a second language, Classroom technology, LMS, Microsoft Edge, Blackboard, Zoom
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Continuing Education
- Online Teaching
- Student Records Management
- Personalized Support
- Emotional Support
- Educational Settings
- Educational Opportunities
- Virtual Communities
- Online Systems
Timeline
Virtual Instructor
01.2020 - Current
Virtual ESL Teacher
TEFL Certification
01.2017 - 01.2020
Arts Teacher
Virginia Beach Christian Academy
01.2009 - 01.2010
Homeschool Field Trip Coordinator
Self
01.2005 - 01.2009
Content Writer
Self
01.1996 - 01.2017
Master’s Degree - Education
Grand Canyon University
BA - Secondary Education, Psychology
Kutztown University
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