Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
School Involvement and Leadership Roles
Timeline
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Michelle Steider

Cambridge,IL

Summary

Professional educator skilled in fostering engaging and inclusive learning environments. Strong background in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Highly collaborative, dependable, and adaptable to evolving educational needs. Expert in language instruction with passion for nurturing student growth and academic success.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School ELA and High School English

AlWood CUSD #225
08.1994 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of English literature.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting way
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
  • Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learner needs, ensuring all students had equal access to education opportunities.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need and implement targeted strategies for improvement.
  • Served as an advisor for extracurricular clubs or organizations, contributing to the overall development of well-rounded students.
  • Fostered love for reading by curating classroom library with wide range of genres and authors.
  • Promoted critical analysis and interpretation skills through in-depth discussions of literary works.
  • Increased students' test scores with strategic review sessions and personalized feedback.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.

Education

M.Ed. in Advanced Studies - English, Instructional Leadership

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
07-2020

Bachelor of Science - English Major , History Minor

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
12-1993

Skills

  • Effective classroom management
  • Advanced reading comprehension
  • Text interpretation
  • Promoting active student engagement

  • Curriculum design
  • Grammar education
  • Strategic technology integration
  • Advanced vocabulary development

School Involvement and Leadership Roles

High School Scholastic Bowl Coach

Instructional LeadershipTeam

Junior Class Sponsor

AlWood Education Association President

Administrative Hiring Committee

High School Cheerleading Coach

High School Dance Team Coach

Middle School Team Leader

Middle School Speech Team Coach

Middle School Track Coach

Middle School Cheerleading Coach


Timeline

Middle School ELA and High School English

AlWood CUSD #225
08.1994 - Current

M.Ed. in Advanced Studies - English, Instructional Leadership

American College of Education

Bachelor of Science - English Major , History Minor

Western Illinois University
Michelle Steider