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Michelle Wood

Macomb,MI

Summary

Skilled teacher with 20 years of experience teaching math and economics in secondary education with a strong background in facilitation and project management. Creative use of materials increased student engagement and success in class. Organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Mathematics, Economics, and AVID Teacher

Utica Community Schools
Sterling Heights, MI
10.2004 - Current
  • Responsible for implementing secondary curriculum including: AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, Geometry, Algebra I, Algebra II, Accelerated Algebra II, Trigonometry, AVID 10, 11, 12, Economics
  • Create mathematics and economics resources (notes, worksheets, activities) to use in my classroom.
  • Assist in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education and enhance instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Improve student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching strategies and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
  • Attend professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
  • Participated in District Curriculum Committees for Algebra II
  • Conduct various professional development sessions for peers, school-wide and district-wide
  • System-wide Co-Chairperson for UCS Secondary Mathematics, 2015-2016
  • AP Reader, AP Microeconomics - 2020, 2021, 2022
  • National Honor Society Adviser - 2022, 2023, 2024

SAT Mathematics Instructor

Macomb Intermediate School District
Clinton Township, MI
01.2016 - Current
  • Designed presentation and practice materials to help students prepare to take the SAT.
  • Conduct four six-hour workshops each year, with attendance of approximately 100 students in each session.

Project Analyst - ITM Dealer Technologies

DaimlerChrysler
Auburn Hills, MI
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Managed the development, implementation and support of national dealer systems
  • Assisted in the development of comprehensive project plans, setting realistic timelines and milestones.
  • Trained and mentored dealership managers in project management objectives
  • Created training materials and held training sessions
  • Assisted in gathering dealer requirements and assessing system needs.

Analyst

Troy Design, Inc.
Auburn Hills, MI
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Contracted to DaimlerChrysler in the following positions:

Business Analyst, ITM Global Sales & Marketing

  • Coordinated project documentation, communication and administration
  • Responsible for gathering and mapping business requirements
  • SAP Sales and distribution configuration and deployment support.

Homologation Analyst, Jeep Program Management

  • Responsible for creating a plan to coordinate all design and test activity with the platform engineering community
  • Coordinated and instructed classes on homologation program timing and planning.

Project Manager

Trilogy International
Dearborn, MI
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Contracted to Ford Motor Company
  • Responsible for creating project plans, creating implementation plans, facilitating meetings, tracking issues, creating documentation and documenting projects.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Project Analyst

National Tech Team
Auburn Hills, MI
01.1994 - 01.1997
  • Contracted to Chrysler International
  • Responsible for establishing and documenting business processes for distributors in Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Israel, Dubai and Egypt
  • Provided daily operational support to assembly plants in Africa, Middle East and South American Regions
  • Also performed continuous improvement/process redesign activities.

Education

AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics

AP Summer Institute, Loyola University
Chicago, Illinois
2017

Implementation: High School

AVID - Summer Institute, Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2017

Mathematics Strand 2

AVID - Summer Institute, Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
2013

Mathematics Strand 1

AVID - Summer Institute, Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
2011

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan
2007

Completed Major in Mathematics

Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan
2003

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies, International Business, Economics

Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan
1999

Skills

  • Pedagogical Expertise
  • Expert Problem Solving
  • Creativity in Teaching
  • Curriculum Development
  • Educational Support

Timeline

SAT Mathematics Instructor

Macomb Intermediate School District
01.2016 - Current

Mathematics, Economics, and AVID Teacher

Utica Community Schools
10.2004 - Current

Project Analyst - ITM Dealer Technologies

DaimlerChrysler
01.1999 - 01.2003

Analyst

Troy Design, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.1999

Project Manager

Trilogy International
01.1997 - 01.1998

Project Analyst

National Tech Team
01.1994 - 01.1997

AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics

AP Summer Institute, Loyola University

Implementation: High School

AVID - Summer Institute, Philadelphia

Mathematics Strand 2

AVID - Summer Institute, Indianapolis

Mathematics Strand 1

AVID - Summer Institute, Chicago

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Oakland University

Completed Major in Mathematics

Oakland University

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies, International Business, Economics

Oakland University
Michelle Wood