Michelle A. Hart
Teacher
Hudson,OH
Summary
Caring teacher passionate about helping students excel. Well-organized, focused, and diligent about exploring concepts with diverse strategies to maximize student growth. Dedicated to fostering an inclusive, kind, compassionate classroom.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intervention Tutor Grades 2/3/4
Walls Elementary School
08.2017 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers across three grade levels to increase student learning.
- Co-planned and co-taught with Intervention Specialist to help students on IEPs meet individual goals in reading, math, and work completion.
- Utilized intervention programs such as Bridges math and Wilson reading to plan individual/ small group interventions and lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
- Fostered character development through interactive read alouds, social stories, and daily check ins.
- Increased comprehension, fluency development, and critical thinking skills during small group reading lessons.
2nd Grade Teacher
Munson Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Boosted student determination and resilience by using growth mindset strategies and completing an inter-curricular unit on Perseverance.
- Collaborated with PLC and building teachers in order to analyze data and find materials to fill gaps in student understanding of learning objectives.
- Implemented class meetings and Positive Discipline Strategies to improve behavior of class and individual students.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social/ citizenship skills.
Multiage Gifted Teacher
Park Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Constructed differentiated lessons for all subjects using Chrome books/ Google Classroom in multi-grade format.
- Implemented programs such as Genius Hour, Invention Convention, and Google Classroom to enhance learning environment.
- Created WEPs with Gifted Coordinator to meet needs of Identified Gifted students.
- Analyzed MAP data, COGAT data, and Unit pre-tests to target instruction for student reading levels and areas of Gifted identification.
- Communicated with parents, principal, Student Services Specialist, and Gifted Coordinator regularly.
Title I K-2 Reading Long Term Substitute
Isham Elementary School
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Integrated technology such as Ipads and Starboard into reading lessons and interventions.
- Created small group reading intervention lessons based on needs of students.
- Utilized RtI goals to differentiate reading interventions with below grade level readers.
- Communicated with teachers and parents about student needs and student progress.
- Evaluated DRA and DIBELS data to identify target areas of intervention for students.
Third Grade Teacher
Sharon Elementary School
08.2006 - 11.2014
- Led team of six teachers in analyzing data and collaborating to create lessons which met varied student skill levels .
- Trained school staff in electronic DIBELS and running records as part of NC state initiative.
- Taught academic, social, and emotional skills to elementary students integrating Smart Board and Ipad technology.
- Differentiated lessons for gifted students, typical students, and students with special needs in a whole group and small group inclusion setting.
- Designed thematic, project-based, multiple intelligence units meeting Common Core standards.
- Evaluated and redirected instruction continuously using formative and summative data from MAP, DIBELS, Electronic Running Records, and Unit pre and post- tests to ensure success of all students; Used RtI structure to support struggling learners.
- Planned Science vertically by subject with members from each grade level.
Education
4/5 Endorsement - Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies
Walsh University
Akron, Ohio2015
Masters of Arts - Teaching Elementary Education
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio2006
Bachelors of the Arts - English
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio12.2002
Skills
- Trained elementary staff in online DIBELS and running record assessments
- Collaborate with classroom and specialist teachers
- Incorporate Student-Centered, Differentiated Learning
- Ohio Early Childhood Teaching Certificate with 4/5 endorsement
- Experience teaching 2nd through 5th grades
- Kind and empathetic educator
References
Principal Heidi Singer 900 Doramor St. Kent, OH 44240 330-676-8300 hsinger@kentschools.net
Intervention Specialist Janice Kreitz 900 Doramor St. Kent, OH 44240 330-329-9074 jkreitz@kentschools.net
Third Grade Teacher Cristin Wilbur 900 Doramor St. Kent, OH 44240 330-606-5688 cwilbur@kentschools.net
Second Grade Teacher Melanie Elliott 11435 Orchard Rd. Chardon, OH 44024 440-728-0994 melanie.elliott@chardonschools.org
Principal Cathy Phelan 4330 Foxcroft Rd. Charlotte, NC 28211 980-343-6725 catherine.phelan@cms.k12.nc.us
Third Grade Teacher Mercer Barnes 319 Hillside Dr. Charlotte, NC 28209 704-564-5516 mercer.barnes@cms.k12.nc.us
Additional Information
- Professional Development Workshops: LETRS Units 1-3, Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, Walsh University Read a Palooza/ Science of Reading, PAX Good Behavior Program, Google Classroom, Reading 3D (Electronic DIBELS and Running Records by MCLASS), Reading A to Z, Science A to Z, STEM UNCC, Discovery Education, NASA UNCC, Responsive Classroom/ Positive Discipline, Fitting the Pieces Together (Autism), Teaching Math with MI Strategies and many others
Certification
National Board Certification as an Early Childhood Generalist 2010-2020
Timeline
Intervention Tutor Grades 2/3/4
Walls Elementary School
08.2017 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Munson Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2017
Multiage Gifted Teacher
Park Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2016
Title I K-2 Reading Long Term Substitute
Isham Elementary School
12.2014 - 05.2015
Third Grade Teacher
Sharon Elementary School
08.2006 - 11.2014
4/5 Endorsement - Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies
Walsh University
Masters of Arts - Teaching Elementary Education
Kent State University
Bachelors of the Arts - English
Kent State University
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