Michelle Semelbauer
Portage,MI
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Consistently rated as a Highly Effective Teacher over the past three decades.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Great Start Readiness Program Lead Teacher
Lawton Community School District
08.2016 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Designed training program to teach new teachers school guidelines and increase overall success.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Facilitated peer-to-peer learning opportunities within the classroom environment increasing collaboration among students and deepening understanding of material.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Head Start Lead Teacher
Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency
08.2015 - 08.2016
Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Otis Montessori Academy
08.2003 - 08.2015
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
Certification
- Professional Education Certificate,
Elementary K-5 all subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained Classroom)
English (BA) 6-8
Science (DX) 6-8
Early Childhood Education Pre K-K
Timeline
Great Start Readiness Program Lead Teacher
Lawton Community School District
08.2016 - Current
Head Start Lead Teacher
Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency
08.2015 - 08.2016
Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Otis Montessori Academy
08.2003 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
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