MICHELLE STRAUB
Rockville,USA
Summary
Seasoned educator and IT professional with a track record of enhancing student academic performance and critical thinking skills in mathematics at Montgomery County Public Schools. Expert in project-based learning and real-world applications, I have also excelled in IT roles, significantly improving system efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional instructional material design and team leadership abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Mathematics Teacher (Algebra I)
Montgomery County Public Schools
Gaithersburg, MD
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Prepared and taught daily lessons at the middle school level (6th-8th grade): Algebra I
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers implementing the core curriculum for middle school mathematics classes
- Prepared, administered, and tests, and assignments to evaluate students’ progress
- Improved students’ academic performance and critical thinking skills in mathematics
- Took occasional refresher courses to remain proficient in mathematics skills
- Maintained consistent communication with parents via phone calls, emails, and conferences
Middle School Mathematics and Technology Teacher (St. Francis International School)
Archdioceses of Washington (ADW)
Silver Spring, MD
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Prepared and taught daily lessons for various mathematics subjects at the middle school level (5-8th grade): Arithmetic, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra I
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers implementing the core curriculum for middle school mathematics classes
- Prepared, administered, and graded projects, tests, and assignments to evaluate students’ progress
- Improved students’ academic performance and critical thinking skills in mathematics
- Prepared students for High School Placement Test (HSPT) exams
- Took occasional refresher courses to remain proficient in mathematics skills
- Maintained consistent communication with parents via phone calls, emails, and conferences
- Taught various technology topics at the middle school level: software applications, hardware, gaming, internet safety, technology theories, skills for the 21st century, etc
- Provided instruction in the proper use of tools, materials, and equipment, ensuring safe use
- Provided a variety of learning experiences in order for students to demonstrate understanding and concepts learned through presentations, portfolios, and other communication mediums
Long-Term Mathematics Substitute Teacher (Watkins Mill High School)
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
Rockville, MD
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Taught Algebra I & Honors Algebra II
- Prepared students for State Testing (HSA)
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers implementing the curriculum for Honors Algebra II classes
- Frequently assessed students' understanding of mathematics concepts through tests, projects, and assignments
- Improved students’ academic performance and critical thinking skills in mathematics
Full Time High School Mathematics Teacher
Academy of the Holy Cross
Kensington, MD
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Taught various mathematics subjects: Honors Algebra I, Geometry/Honors Geometry, and Algebra II
- Assessed student progress regularly
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers implementing the core curriculum for Algebra and Geometry classes
- Improved students’ academic performance and critical thinking skills in mathematics
- Volunteered in after school activities
- Chaperoned school dances and sporting events
Senior Helpdesk Manager
Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Responsible for overseeing FOIA/FIPS database (Freedom of Information Act/Freedom of Information Processing Systems)
- Performed system troubleshooting and data analysis to rectify data/system errors
- Monitored FOIA/FIPS helpdesk calls to provide timely information to government agencies and the public
- Developed and updated FOIA/FIPS helpdesk manual for daily procedures on Oracle server
- Trained and mentored five helpdesk team members
Consultant
Information Management Consultants Inc. (IMC)
Reston, VA
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Provided IT consulting solutions and support to clients in the government sector
- Implemented solutions on site as key member of client engagement teams
- Promoted from Staff Consultant to Consultant in 2002
Helpdesk Administrator
Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS)
Washington, DC
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Maintained and administered FOIA/FIPS database supporting 200 users
- Tested FOIA/FIPS database development in support of a Tier III helpdesk, which was pivotal to the company’s five-year contract award with the Department of Homeland Security
Network Engineer & Database Administrator
Department of Energy (DOE)
Germantown, MD
01.2000 - 12.2000
- Maintained NT and SQL Servers for $4M engagement, and provided hardware and software support to 30 DOE clients
- Designed, implemented, and managed disaster recovery plans using Ghost images and nightly tape backups
- Developed user manual for daily procedures on NT and SQL servers/databases
Education
PhD - Educational Leadership
Bowe State University
Bowie, MD02.2025
MS - Instructional Technology
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Columbia, MD01.2014
BS - Information Systems
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
College Park, MD01.1998
Skills
- Real-world applications
- Peer tutoring
- Instructional materials
- Project-based learning
- Student motivation
- Feedback techniques
Timeline
Middle School Mathematics Teacher (Algebra I)
Montgomery County Public Schools
01.2019 - 01.2021
Middle School Mathematics and Technology Teacher (St. Francis International School)
Archdioceses of Washington (ADW)
01.2015 - 01.2019
Full Time High School Mathematics Teacher
Academy of the Holy Cross
01.2011 - 01.2012
Long-Term Mathematics Substitute Teacher (Watkins Mill High School)
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
01.2008 - 01.2015
Senior Helpdesk Manager
Department of Homeland Security
01.2003 - 01.2007
Helpdesk Administrator
Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS)
01.2001 - 01.2003
Consultant
Information Management Consultants Inc. (IMC)
01.2000 - 01.2007
Network Engineer & Database Administrator
Department of Energy (DOE)
01.2000 - 12.2000
PhD - Educational Leadership
Bowe State University
MS - Instructional Technology
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
BS - Information Systems
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
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