Michelle Alexander
Shirley,NY
Summary
Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Living Environment Teacher
The Academy Charter School
Uniondale, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Teacher
Woodward Children Center
Freeport, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Enforced discipline on campus and during off-campus school trips following code of conduct and student handbook.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Student Teacher
Elwood High School
Huntington, NY
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
Student Teacher
Deer Park Middle School
Deer Park, NY
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Behavior Technician
Acheivement Behavior Care
Melville, NY
08.2019 - 02.2023
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
- Influenced patients' behavior with interaction, counseling or instruction.
- Led individual and group therapy supporting prescribed procedures.
- Contacted patients' relatives to coordinate family visits and conferences.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
Teaching Assistant
Hicksville School District
Hicksville, NY
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Kinnaird College For Women
Lahore, Pakistan02.2012
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart School
Lahore, Pakistan05.2008
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Calm under pressure
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Effectively work with parents
- Teaching, tutoring and counseling
- Parent and student communication
- Differentiated instruction
- ActivInspire knowledge
- Excellent reading comprehension
- Instructional best practices
- Creative lesson plan development
- Mediation and advocacy talent
- Tutoring and after school help
- Classroom management
- Motivating students
- Standardized testing techniques
- Organizational development knowledge
- Student rapport
- Flexible and adaptive
- Reporting and documentation
- Curriculum development
- Innovative lesson planning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Goal Setting - Established clear objectives for all lessons/projects and communicated with students, achieving a total understanding of grading rubric and overall class expectations.
- Lesson Planning: - Introduced new learning methods to ensure total comprehension for all students.Developed new learning center for reading assistance.
- Developed innovative instruction methods that became the standard for the district.
- Student-Centered Curriculum Planning - Developed mid-semester evaluation for students to give feedback about current curriculum and suggest alternative course materials and subjects for remainder of year.
Affiliations
- Member, Alumni Association
- Member, Small Business Association
- National Education Association
Timeline
Living Environment Teacher
The Academy Charter School
08.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
Deer Park Middle School
01.2023 - 03.2023
Teacher
Woodward Children Center
08.2022 - Current
Student Teacher
Elwood High School
03.2022 - 07.2023
Behavior Technician
Acheivement Behavior Care
08.2019 - 02.2023
Teaching Assistant
Hicksville School District
08.2019 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Education
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Kinnaird College For Women
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart School
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