Michelle Wyms
Charlotte,North Carolina
Summary
Talented drama and music teacher with a deep passion for youth and the performing arts. Adept at captivating students' interest in dramatic and literary arts, along with musical performance techniques. Highly organized in coordinating musical and dramatic performances to involve students. Extensive experience in teaching fine arts, consistently achieving successful student engagement. Utilizes a profound understanding of the importance of creativity in classrooms, churches, and community events to cater to the needs of the youth and families we serve.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Music Teacher
Sugar Creek Charter School
08.2024 - Current
- Organized musical lesson plans thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time
- Administered quizzes and exams to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.
- Coached students to understand various genres of songs
- Instructed individuals and groups in vocal and dance movements to foster music appreciation and comprehension.
- Showed students how to play Bucket drumming.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, and patterns.
- Instructed students on vocal and drum performance, harmonizing, performing, and proper posturing.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Led instrumental students in playing simple ensemble songs and drumming
Muisc Teacher
Movement Charter School Elementary and Middle
08.2022 - Current
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on performance etiquette.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats.
- Instructed students on vocal performance, harmonizing, performing, and .
- Directed vocal music students in entry-level group songs.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
QMHP Facilitator SACOT/SAIOP
Assurance Life Learning Center
11.2021 - Current
- Facilitated SAIOP/SACOT Substance abuse groups
- Developed curriculum for groups based on MATRIX Model
- Developed and documented group therapy notes within therapy notes programming
- CPR Certified
- Clinical Team Member
- Constructed PCP’s (Person Centered Plans) and Intakes
Founder
AllturnATIVES
01.2012 - Current
- Develop youth intervention programs and behavior management programs using Cognitive Behavior and Aggressive Replacement Training and camps that encourage entrepreneurship/sports/music and arts
- Facilitate workshops on entrepreneurship and economic empowerment, and preventive methods for youth with positive solutions and alternatives to at-risk youth
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Developed a Mime team to cultivate creative thinking and a worship experience
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Behavior Modification Tech
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Ensured student discipline and helped oversee the discipline plan and activities/programs
- Helped provide an environment for social and emotional learning necessary for academic achievement for teacher support
- Maintained and implemented student log of behavior points and educator’s handbook
- Developed and organized a behavior system to form an incentive program
- NCI certified
Behavior Specialist
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Ensure the safety of the students/ and staff and help to maintain order and daily structure
- Follow all policy and procedures per CMS and helps implement the discipline plans for the school
- Help monitor areas of supervision during class changes, dances, sporting events, student events, and lunch
- Help with student removals/ISS/ and monitors those students who are on probation
- Works a flexible schedule
- Communicates well with school administration and maintains confidentiality of students
Probation / Parole Officer
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
06.2015 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Adult Correction/Juvenile Officer
- Maintain a caseload of 40 -60
- Ensure the safety of citizens in communities with high to low risk offenders
- Developed and implemented case management plans, using evidence-based practices
- Implemented family and group dynamics, intervention and prevention techniques
- Mentor for offenders and interaction with community agencies and resources
- Adult Correction/Juvenile Officer
Supervisor
Men’s Shelter of Charlotte
03.2013 - 05.2015
- Support the daily management and safety of the shelter meet the operational needs of the shelter
- Facilitated service delivery to clients in the emergency shelter
Adult Care Management
Atlas Care Management
10.2010 - 03.2013
- Provide care management to physically-challenged clients
- Community support with every day needs
Program Coordinator and Director for Youth Services
Camp Creations
05.2007 - 08.2010
Adolescent Care Coordinator
Metrolina Aids Project
03.2006 - 01.2007
- Developed curriculums and successfully fundraised to provide youth initiatives and activities for social interaction and therapeutic skill development plans to eliminate all barriers of stigmatism
Psycho-Educational worker, CBS/QMHP Professional, Program Coordinator
10.2001 - 07.2004
- Provide one-on-one services in the school setting with a clinical diagnosis of emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges
Education
Master of Criminal Justice - Public Safety
Capella University
01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia01.1998
Skills
- Percussion
- Theatre Arts education
- Verbal and Written communication
- Behavior Modification
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Office
- Communication with community leaders
- Rehearsals
- Vocal experience
- Collaborative planning
- Performance preparation
Accomplishments
- Increased student participation in the arts by engaging everyone in the process.
- Spearheaded special pilot project focused on a documentary called "AWAKE". that explains how the arts save youth lives and give them an alternative to the streets.
- Put on special Mime performance for various Churches and community events
- Brought about Rhythm OF Psalms Drum line that has become a staple in the community for youth to have an outlet and experience in the art of drumming. They have been a part of "March on Washington" with Dr. William Barber and a accompany to Sheriff McFayden for the Christmas Parade.
- Brought about "Tru Spirit Mime", that has been in existence since 2011 and has won several awards for performance. They have traveled to minister throughout the states and been part of several performances with different diverse organizations and churches from The Poor Peoples Campaign to University Park church.
Certification
- Dangerous intersections Addiction, and Mental Illness, Clinical Trials, HIV/AIDS / CDTC and NCI, Cultural Dynamics
- CPR/First Aid Training, Blood borne Pathogens, Certified to administer drug tests and medication
- Firearms, OC Pepper Spray, Controls, Restraints and Defensive Techniques (CRDT, non-lethal self-defense). Arrest, Search and Seizure. NARCAN Certified, Firearms certified
Hobbies and Interests
- Head Boys Basketball Coach for 16 and up, 22 – 0 for four years straight in Recreation AAU
- Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, Pfeiffer University, 1999/2001
- Head Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, Emory & Henry University, 1998-99
- Juvenile Advocate 2008- current
Timeline
Elementary Music Teacher
Sugar Creek Charter School
08.2024 - Current
Muisc Teacher
Movement Charter School Elementary and Middle
08.2022 - Current
QMHP Facilitator SACOT/SAIOP
Assurance Life Learning Center
11.2021 - Current
Behavior Modification Tech
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
07.2019 - 01.2021
Behavior Specialist
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
04.2018 - 01.2019
Probation / Parole Officer
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
06.2015 - 12.2017
Supervisor
Men’s Shelter of Charlotte
03.2013 - 05.2015
Founder
AllturnATIVES
01.2012 - Current
Adult Care Management
Atlas Care Management
10.2010 - 03.2013
Program Coordinator and Director for Youth Services
Camp Creations
05.2007 - 08.2010
Adolescent Care Coordinator
Metrolina Aids Project
03.2006 - 01.2007
Psycho-Educational worker, CBS/QMHP Professional, Program Coordinator
10.2001 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
- Dangerous intersections Addiction, and Mental Illness, Clinical Trials, HIV/AIDS / CDTC and NCI, Cultural Dynamics
- CPR/First Aid Training, Blood borne Pathogens, Certified to administer drug tests and medication
- Firearms, OC Pepper Spray, Controls, Restraints and Defensive Techniques (CRDT, non-lethal self-defense). Arrest, Search and Seizure. NARCAN Certified, Firearms certified
Master of Criminal Justice - Public Safety
Capella University
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