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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
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
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
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.
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
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
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