Michelle Turner
Alfred,ME
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and relationship building. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment and enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching methods and experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade Interdisciplinary Studies Teacher
RSU 57 School District
East Waterboro, ME
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop units and lesson plans incorporating all core subject areas to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Enhance classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Implement classroom management strategies to foster an encouraging, collaborative, and positive learning environment.
- Assess and evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback.
- Reflect on my practice and attend professional development opportunities to enhance instructional techniques and educational practices and experiences.
Team Lead
RSU 57 School District
East Waterboro, ME
08.2020 - Current
- I serve as a 7th grade team leader, who is responsible for planning and facilitating weekly team meetings and attending bi-weekly school leadership team meetings.
- Mentor teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and educational practices.
- Plan team based events to foster positive and welcoming school culture.
7th Grade Science Teacher
RSU 57 School District
East Waterboro, ME
08.2015 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging science curriculum aligned with NGSS standards.
- Facilitated hands-on experiments to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback.
- Attended professional development opportunities to better my practice.
Education
No Degree - Teaching Certificate
University of Maine
Augusta08-2015
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Maine
Orono, ME05-2012
Skills
- Relationship building
- Curriculum development
- Project-based learning
- Innovative lesson planning
- Student-centered and collaborative learning
- Instructional best practices
Certification
Professional Life Science Grades 7-12 (395)
Timeline
7th Grade Interdisciplinary Studies Teacher
RSU 57 School District
08.2024 - Current
Team Lead
RSU 57 School District
08.2020 - Current
7th Grade Science Teacher
RSU 57 School District
08.2015 - Current
No Degree - Teaching Certificate
University of Maine
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Maine