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Michelle Ferris

Osakis,MN

Summary

An educator of children of thirty years with extensive experience, specializing in providing a safe and meaningful learning environment for children to prosper and grow. Also, providing superb management and communication. Dedicated to continuous professional development and effective team collaboration. Passionate educator with background in supporting teachers and students across preschool to secondary school levels. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs, and implementing innovative educational techniques. Demonstrated ability to improve student understanding and academic performance through targeted instructional support. Committed to fostering educational development and success for all students.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Paraprofessional

Alexandria District 206
Alexandria, MN
08.2022 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Alexandria District 206
Alexandria, MN
09.2020 - Current

Group Leader/Site Leader

Alexandria District 206/Compass Program
Alexandria, MN
05.2015 - Current
  • School-Aged Child Care Program

Preschool Group Leader

Alexandria District 206/Summer Compass Program
Alexandria, MN
05.2015 - Current
  • School-Aged Child Care Program

First Grade Paraprofessional

Alexandria District 206
Alexandria, MN
09.2015 - 08.2022

Executive Director

Kensington Area After School Program
Kensington, MN
08.2014 - 02.2015
  • Company Overview: Non-Profit Organization
  • Non-Profit Organization

Nursery Supervisor

Alexandria Covenant Church
Alexandria, MN
06.2013 - 10.2014

Office Manager

Dahlquist Family Chiropractic Clinic
Alexandria, MN
12.2013 - 03.2014

Z-Care Supervisor

Zion Lutheran Church
Alexandria, MN
11.2011 - 03.2014
  • Company Overview: After-School Child Care Program
  • After-School Child Care Program

Preschool Educator

All-Pro Child Care
Alexandria, MN
06.2013 - 12.2013

Private Nanny

Alexandria, MN
03.2012 - 11.2012

Director of Youth and Children's Ministries

Alexandria United Methodist Church
Alexandria, MN
10.2010 - 09.2011

Kindergarten Readiness Educator

Alexandria YMCA
Alexandria, MN
02.2010 - 08.2011

Toddler Educator

Alexandria YMCA
Alexandria, MN
08.2009 - 02.2010

Religious Formation Coordinator K-12

Immaculate Conception Church
Osakis, MN
09.2008 - 08.2009

Second Grade Educator/Physical Education Educator K-3

St. Agnes School
Osakis, MN
08.2003 - 08.2009

Kindergarten Educator

Christ The King School
Browerville, MN
08.1998 - 08.2003

Preschool Educator

TLC University
Foley, MN
08.1997 - 08.1998
  • Company Overview: Child Care Center
  • Developed and Implemented Preschool Program
  • Child Care Center

Preschool Educator

Verndale Latch Key Program
Verndale, MN
08.1995 - 08.1997
  • Company Overview: After-School Program
  • After-School Program

Preschool Educator

Kids World
Alexandria, MN
06.1994 - 08.1995
  • Company Overview: Child Care Center
  • Child Care Center

Administrative Assistant

Dahlman Abstract Company
Long Prairie, MN
06.1991 - 08.1991

Administrative Assistant

Larson, Johnson, and Peters Law Office
Alexandria, MN
06.1990 - 08.1990

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education Degree(K-6)

St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
05.1995

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Program(K-6)

Moorhead State University
Moorhead, MN
05.1994

High School Diploma -

Browerville High School
Browerville, MN
05.1990

Skills

  • Learning environment management
  • Objective planning
  • Parent-teacher conference facilitation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Computer proficiency
  • Team collaboration
  • Positive mindset
  • Continuous education
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Spreadsheet management
  • Email communication
  • Presentation skills
  • Document design
  • Computer refurbishment
  • Staff training coordination
  • Networking management
  • Software oversight
  • Website administration
  • Reading program oversight
  • Technology project implementation
  • Computer lab supervision
  • Preschool program execution
  • Budget oversight
  • Registration system design
  • Volunteer meeting organization

Skills

Managing and maintaining successful learning environments by independently planning objectives and leading daily routines to meet them. Planning and conducting parent teacher conferences. Providing excellent verbal and written communication with students, parents, administrators and the public. Becoming adept with computer and digital technology. A strong team player, accustomed to helping others when needed. Striving to be positive and energetic each day. Continuing to learn and grow as an educator. Self-taught Macintosh and PC user. Expert in Microsoft Word/Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Windows 11, Windows Live Mail, Gmail, Google Docs. Designed and implemented a variety of communication documents. Managed and maintained my own website. Researched, purchased and implemented preschool programs. Self-taught in organizing, managing and maintaining various computer software. Developed and implemented a Registration System. Created, organized, and implemented material to conduct volunteer staff meetings.

Timeline

Early Childhood Paraprofessional

Alexandria District 206
08.2022 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Alexandria District 206
09.2020 - Current

First Grade Paraprofessional

Alexandria District 206
09.2015 - 08.2022

Group Leader/Site Leader

Alexandria District 206/Compass Program
05.2015 - Current

Preschool Group Leader

Alexandria District 206/Summer Compass Program
05.2015 - Current

Executive Director

Kensington Area After School Program
08.2014 - 02.2015

Office Manager

Dahlquist Family Chiropractic Clinic
12.2013 - 03.2014

Nursery Supervisor

Alexandria Covenant Church
06.2013 - 10.2014

Preschool Educator

All-Pro Child Care
06.2013 - 12.2013

Private Nanny

03.2012 - 11.2012

Z-Care Supervisor

Zion Lutheran Church
11.2011 - 03.2014

Director of Youth and Children's Ministries

Alexandria United Methodist Church
10.2010 - 09.2011

Kindergarten Readiness Educator

Alexandria YMCA
02.2010 - 08.2011

Toddler Educator

Alexandria YMCA
08.2009 - 02.2010

Religious Formation Coordinator K-12

Immaculate Conception Church
09.2008 - 08.2009

Second Grade Educator/Physical Education Educator K-3

St. Agnes School
08.2003 - 08.2009

Kindergarten Educator

Christ The King School
08.1998 - 08.2003

Preschool Educator

TLC University
08.1997 - 08.1998

Preschool Educator

Verndale Latch Key Program
08.1995 - 08.1997

Preschool Educator

Kids World
06.1994 - 08.1995

Administrative Assistant

Dahlman Abstract Company
06.1991 - 08.1991

Administrative Assistant

Larson, Johnson, and Peters Law Office
06.1990 - 08.1990

Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education Degree(K-6)

St. Cloud State University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Program(K-6)

Moorhead State University

High School Diploma -

Browerville High School
Michelle Ferris