Michelle School-Reese
Brillion,WI
Summary
Dedicated educator with strong foundation in curriculum development and student engagement. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to evolving educational needs. Equipped with expertise in instructional strategies, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Consistently focused on achieving tangible results and supporting student success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
Fox Valley Technical College
01.2022 - Current
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Utilized multimedia resources to enrich learning experience and cater to visual and auditory learners.
- Improved learning outcomes by tailoring teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Adjunct Faculty Member
Fox Valley Technical College
08.2016 - 12.2021
- Utilized various teaching methodologies to accommodate different learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
- Organized, prepared, and revised course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
- Emphasized active learning techniques such as group discussions, debates, or problem-solving activities during class time.
- Studied program needs and enhanced content and teaching methods to better communicate material.
- Completed classroom planning by creating and preparing exams, classroom discussions and lectures.
- Organized time, space and resources to balance advanced instruction, challenging workloads and stringent deadlines.
- Established strong rapport with students, creating an inclusive learning environment that fostered curiosity and critical thinking skills.
Elementary Teacher
Brillion Elementary School
08.1998 - 12.2021
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
- Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students'' understanding of multiple subjects.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Enhanced student motivation and participation through the development of diverse, hands-on learning experiences.
- Supported special education inclusion efforts by adapting lessons and working closely with specialists to meet individual student needs.
- Served on school committees focused on improving instructional practices, furthering professional growth, and advancing educational initiatives.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI08-1991
Skills
- Expertise in subject matter
- Group and individual instruction
- Continuous professional development
- Engaging presentation style
- Curriculum planning and implementation
- Creative Problem-Solving
Timeline
Instructor
Fox Valley Technical College
01.2022 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Member
Fox Valley Technical College
08.2016 - 12.2021
Elementary Teacher
Brillion Elementary School
08.1998 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Wisconsin-Stout
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