Michelle Vecchiolla Salomon
Greenwich,CT
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Julian Curtiss Elementary School
Greenwich, CT
01.2010 - Current
- Serve as a classroom teacher in Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade within a diverse magnet school community, providing differentiated, inclusive instruction to meet a wide range of academic and learning needs.
- Deliver evidence-based literacy instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written expression through whole-group and targeted small-group instruction.
- Use ongoing assessment data to identify student strengths and needs, form flexible instructional groups, monitor progress, and adjust literacy instruction and intervention.
- Differentiate literacy instruction for students receiving Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention, multilingual learners, and students with IEPs in collaboration with literacy specialists, special educators, and related service providers.
- Apply training in Orton-Gillingham and Structured Literacy practices to provide explicit, systematic instruction in foundational reading and spelling skills.
- Collaborate with grade-level teams, literacy specialists, administrators, and families to analyze student progress, develop instructional plans, and support academic and social growth.
- Contribute to the Julian Curtiss school community through school-based data teams, teacher leadership, mentoring, committee participation, curriculum development, and professional collaboration.
American Heritage School
Plantation, FL
08.2006 - 12.2009
- Taught fourth grade at a private college-preparatory school, providing differentiated instruction across core academic areas.
- Collaborated with grade-level colleagues to plan curriculum, assess student progress, and support individual learning needs.
- Provided individualized language arts and mathematics instruction to fourth- and fifth-grade students through the summer school program.
Parkway Elementary School
Greenwich, CT
08.2001 - 06.2006
- Taught second and third grade in a public elementary school, providing differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented Readers and Writers Workshop and Cast-A-Spell instruction to develop students’ reading, writing, and spelling skills.
- Collaborated with Reading Specialists, ESL, ALP, and special education staff to differentiate instruction and support students with varied learning needs
Education
Masters of Education - Literacy
American College of Education
02.2027
Master of Education - Elementary Education
The George Washington University
05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Sociology
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
05.2000
Skills
- Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator Training, Grades K–5
- Science of Reading and Structured Literacy practices
- Assessment-driven, differentiated small-group literacy instruction
- Literacy assessment, progress monitoring, and data-informed instructional planning
- Tiered literacy instruction and intervention to support diverse learners
Affiliations
- Greenwich Education Association (GEA): Building Representative
- As a building representative collaborates with colleagues to advocate for educational improvements, support professional development, and ensure a positive learning environment for both teachers and students
- Connecticut Education Association (CEA) Representative Assembly Delegate
- Actively supporting educational initiatives and advocating for teachers' rights and professional development at the local and state level.
- Yoga Alliance; Registered RYT-200
- Improve my skills as a yoga teacher, provide safe and mindful practices in schools, and access valuable resources and support.
Professional Leadership & Curriculum Experience
- Connecticut TEAM Mentor
- School-Based Data Team Member
- Greenwich Public Schools Curriculum Development, K–2 Science and Social Studies
- Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop Training and Summer Reading Institute
- Served on school and district interview committees
- School Safe Climate Committee and JC PTA Parent-Teacher Liaison
- Cooperating Teacher, Greenwich High School Senior Internship Program
Honors:
- Order of Omega, National Honor Society, 1998-2000
- George Washington University Trustee Fellowship, 2000-2001
Timeline
Julian Curtiss Elementary School
01.2010 - Current
American Heritage School
08.2006 - 12.2009
Parkway Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Sociology
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Master of Education - Elementary Education
The George Washington University
Masters of Education - Literacy
American College of Education