Michelle Tran
Monterey Park,CA
Summary
A dedicated Asian American English educator committed to providing every student with equitable opportunities for academic success. Scaffolds and values each student's cultural background and experiences as valuable classroom resources. Promotes diversity and inclusivity to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere. Inspires students to enhance their creativity, critical thinking, metacognitive abilities, and agency through engaging assignments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Experience
Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, CA
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Investigated the root cause of limited parental involvement amongst immigrant parents
- Launched and developed a website offering solutions for parents grappling with language barrier, time constraints, and lack of awareness
- Discovered assistive technology and online platforms to enhance parental involvement
Student Teacher
Clifton Middle School
Monrovia, CA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Instructed diverse sixth-grade students in ELA and ELD courses over a sixteen-week period
- Formulated dynamic lessons, assignments, and interactive activities to facilitate attainment of learning goals for all learners
- Adjusted teaching strategies in response to feedback and constructive input
- Cooperated one-on-one with English learners and students with disabilities
- Created tailored accommodations and modifications
- Facilitated parent-teacher conference meetings and fostered constructive rapport with both students and their families
Classroom Observer
The Literacy Guild
Walnut, CA
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Evaluated the instructional techniques and methodologies employed by the teacher through Google Meet sessions
- Examined individualized learning approaches
- Acquired proficiency in classroom management techniques
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA05-2024
Teaching Credential - Single Subject English
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA01-2023
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA05.2021
Skills
- Proficient in Cantonese with bilingual fluency; Basic proficiency in Mandarin and Vietnamese
- Skilled in Educational technology tools: Google Classroom, Jamboard, Canvas, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Gimkit, Wordwall, Quizlet Live, Padlet, Kahoot, FlipGrid, and Scratch
- Effective communicator and collaborator
- Establishes strong rapport with students and colleagues
- Conflict Mediator
- Organized, flexible, and adaptable
Affiliations
Guest Speaker
Subject: Strategies for Successfully Completing the Cycle 01 California Teaching Performance Assessment
- Offered guidance to teacher candidates by navigating through Cycle 1 requirements
- Collaborated on generating lesson plan ideas and activities
- Delivered comprehensive insights into my video clips, documents, and instructional strategies
California Teaching Performance Assessment, Single Subject English
- Cycle 1 score: 28
- Cycle 2 score: 30
Timeline
Research Experience
Cal Poly Pomona
06.2023 - 05.2024
Student Teacher
Clifton Middle School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Classroom Observer
The Literacy Guild
03.2021 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Teaching Credential - Single Subject English
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona