Michelle E.R. Oakley
1200 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia,SC
Summary
Experienced with guiding middle school students through comprehensive social studies curricula. Utilizes interactive and differentiated teaching methods to enhance student understanding. Strong understanding of classroom management and student assessment strategies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Seventh Grade Social Studies Teacher
Alcorn Middle School
08.2023 - Current
- Designed and delivered engaging, standards-aligned instruction to support diverse learners in understanding historical, civic, and geographic concepts.
- Coordinated and presented a Curriculum Night featuring student work across grade levels, highlighting learning achievements, and strengthening family engagement in the academic program.
- Mentored team members by offering guidance on schedules, logistics, to support smooth daily operations and special events.
- Collaborated with the AVID site team to implement college-readiness strategies, support schoolwide instructional practices, and promote organizational and study skills for student success.
Seventh Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Alcorn Middle School
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Developed engaging curriculum aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Led parent-teacher conferences that provided constructive feedback on student progress while fostering collaboration between home and school environments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in language arts education.
Seventh Grade Social Studies Teacher
Vance County Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Utilized various educational applications, technology, and software to deliver clear, informative lectures on subject matter framed to meet state standards.
- Manage and analyze student data to drive instruction using EVAAS and i-Ready.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Coordinated with other special education teachers, other faculty members, and parents to develop and update IEPs for gifted, talented, and special needs students.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up to date on children's academic performance.
7th-Social Studies/ English Language Arts Teacher
Henderson Middle School
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student participation and learning outcomes.
- Coordinated after-school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention.
- Coordinated with special education teachers, other faculty members, and parents to develop and update IEPs for gifted, talented, and special needs students.
- Actively contributed to the recruitment process for new teaching staff by conducting interviews and assessing candidates' qualifications and teaching methods.
Teacher Of High School English Language &Social Studies
Glendevon Primary and Junior High
09.2005 - 07.2015
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with national curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Prepared students to gain competency on the National Grade Nine Achievement Test.
- Served on school committees focused on community and faculty outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Planned fundraising activities to fund various ventures in aid of the school's development, both structurally and financially.
Grade Four (4) Teacher
Glendevon Primary and Junior
08.1999 - 07.2005
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Prepared students to gain competency on the National Grade Four Literacy Examination.
- Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by Board of Education.
Education
No Degree - Gifted And Talented Endorsement
University of South Carolina- Aiken
South Carolina01-2024
No Degree - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
International TEFL And TESOL Training
Online12-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Teacher Education- Social Studies& English Literature
Northern Caribbean University
Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica08.2012
Diploma in Secondary Education -Social Studies & English Literature
Bethlehem Moravian College
Malvern, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica08.1999
Skills
- Social Studies Department Chair /Team Lead- Current
- AVID Site Team
- MTSS Team Member
- Richland One Curriculum Development Team
- Secretary ( Leadership Team) - School Improvement Plan Committee
- Certified SC 40 Evaluator
- 21st Century Grant Writing Team
- Interview Panel Henderson Middle School
Accomplishments
- Improved student performance on the STAR 2021/22 Reading test, with gains of 35 points or more and reading proficiency at a grade-level higher, surpassing district standard.
- Achieved 86% pass for 7th Grade Social Studies for the 7th grade class of 2018-2019.
- Consistently made growth in EOG- English Language Arts. 2016-2018
Skills
- 170 hours TEFL/TESOL Certified
- Certified South Carolina Evaluator (NIET)
- Gifted and Talented Endorsement
- Magic School AI Certified Levels 1-3
Timeline
Seventh Grade Social Studies Teacher
Alcorn Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Seventh Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Alcorn Middle School
10.2020 - 05.2023
Seventh Grade Social Studies Teacher
Vance County Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2020
7th-Social Studies/ English Language Arts Teacher
Henderson Middle School
08.2015 - 06.2018
Teacher Of High School English Language &Social Studies
Glendevon Primary and Junior High
09.2005 - 07.2015
Grade Four (4) Teacher
Glendevon Primary and Junior
08.1999 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Teacher Education- Social Studies& English Literature
Northern Caribbean University
Diploma in Secondary Education -Social Studies & English Literature
Bethlehem Moravian College
No Degree - Gifted And Talented Endorsement
University of South Carolina- Aiken
No Degree - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
International TEFL And TESOL Training