Michelle Wade
Cleveland Heights,OH
Summary
Dedicated educator focused on community involvement and flexible teaching approaches. Designed and implemented resources for underserved families, leading to measurable improvements in educational achievement and overall student well-being.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Lincoln Park Academy
Cleveland , OH
11.2018 - 11.2025
- Adapted position to better serve community, ensuring graduation of hundreds of students
- Constructed school-wide events to enhance test scores and physical fitness for over 300 students
- Created opportunities for impoverished families to receive resources, including food, clothing, and affordable extra- curricular programming
Physical Education Teacher
Renhill staffing/Euclid City Schools
Euclid, Ohio
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Lead activities to promote student participation.
- Collaborated with special teachers to integrate fitness topics into the curriculum
- Stressed classroom procedures to ensure student safety
Longterm Substitute
Renhill Staffing
Toledo, Ohio
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Designed inclusive lesson plans tailored to diverse student abilities, enhancing learning engagement.
- Instructed students in reading music and understanding musical theory, fostering appreciation for music.
- Planned and coordinated logistics for school spring concert, ensuring smooth execution of venue selection and scheduling.
- Kept students engaged with positive behavior modification and reinforcement strategies
Spanish Teacher
South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools
Lyndhurst, Ohio
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Designed lesson plans for students of varying abilites.
- Implemented targeted written and oral exercises to improve reading and oral fluency in students effectively.
- Incorporated Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons to deepen students' cultural awareness and appreciation.
Spanish Teacher
Lutheran High School East
Cleveland Heights, OH
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Increased student engagement among 50+ students through interactive activities using authentic materials.
- Facilitated discussions to deepen cultural awareness in students during classroom sessions.
- Administered written exercises to assess and enhance reading and writing skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Spanish
Ohio University
Athens, OH11-1993
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH06-1989
Skills
- Custom instruction
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Lincoln Park Academy
11.2018 - 11.2025
Physical Education Teacher
Renhill staffing/Euclid City Schools
08.2018 - 11.2018
Longterm Substitute
Renhill Staffing
08.2017 - 11.2018
Spanish Teacher
South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools
10.2016 - 06.2017
Spanish Teacher
Lutheran High School East
08.2007 - 06.2009
Master of Arts - Spanish
Ohio University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Cleveland State University