Michelle Tate
Burleson,TX
Summary
Dynamic Math Teacher with a proven record in curriculum development, student engagement, student growth, and achievement. Expertise in fostering collaborative teamwork and adaptive learning tools to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th and 5th Grade Math Teacher
Burleson ISD
Burleson, TX
08.2018 - Current
- Earned a TIA Masters designation in 2023.
- Designed and implemented daily spiral reviews that aligned with TEKS.
- Fostered positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and problem-solving skills.
- Developed tiered lessons each week during intervention time to address diverse student needs and enhance academic performance.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by using manipulatives and hands on activities to develop conceptual understanding of math skills.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices in classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Member of the 4th and 5th grade district curriculum team that created pacing guides, district assessments, and helped with professional development.
- Created a fun-theme based Math day each six weeks to practice and review math skills.
3rd and 5th Grade Math Teacher
Everman ISD
Everman, TX
08.2011 - 05.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with TEKS to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts..
- Team lead; facilitated and guided math PLC meetings.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance in curriculum development.
- Led professional development at the District I3 Conference focused on innovative teaching methods and building conceptual understanding in math education.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and group discussions. Having students justify and explain their thinking and answers.
Director of Training Depot Learning Center
Generations Nazarene Church
Crowley, TX
07.2001 - 01.2011
- Oversaw and implemented all curriculum and activities for the center which grew from 140 to over 270 children while I was director.
- Maintained the State Minimum Standards for childcare facilities and developed new procedures to help exceed many of those standards.
- Facilitator of a Community Partnership Program with Crowley ISD for PPCD children which started with the 2009 school year.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff performance and engagement.
- Oversaw the scheduling and supervision of all staff that ranged from 35 to 40 employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech Communications And Education
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-1997
Skills
- Growth mindset encouragement
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data-driven decision making
- Adaptive learning tools
- Strong classroom management
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Understands Vertical Alignment for 3-5 Math TEKS
Certification
Elementary Self-Contained Grades 1st - 8th
Elementary ESL Grades 1st - 8th
Special Education Supplemental Grades 1st - 8th
Timeline
4th and 5th Grade Math Teacher
Burleson ISD
08.2018 - Current
3rd and 5th Grade Math Teacher
Everman ISD
08.2011 - 05.2018
Director of Training Depot Learning Center
Generations Nazarene Church
07.2001 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Speech Communications And Education
The University of Texas At Arlington